Extended Stay America - Chicago - Woodfield Mall

Pros: It had cooktops

Cons: It was not clean. They think of every way possible to nickel-and-dime you. $2 to wash clothes, another $2 to dry. They have $0.25 bag of potato chips in the vending machine and they charge a dollar 50...

Pros: It was clean and spacious.

Cons: None of the lights were working properly in the room. The staff did not tell us that we can check out utensils for cooking.

Pros: Location was convenient for our purposes.

Cons: Building has some age on it, and it shows. Room was small and several light fixtures did not work. 'Breakfast' was misleading - bags of candy and coffee.

Pros: One of the positives is that it had a kitchen, full fridge and microwave even though We did not utilize them. Plus the location is safe and near lots if stores and restaurants.

Cons: Front desk is always missing in action. Decor is outdated. But the worse thing is the smell in the room and largely the bathroom. A mix of urine and cigarettes. It was a non-smoking but smelled of cigarette smoke.