The Silversmith hotel is within walking distance to many attractions, and the El and bus are close by and easy to use.

It's best to use the shuttles the hotel provides.

Take the El - especially if you're traveling from O'Hare airport to downtown Chicago. $2 per rider, each way (no change provided though... so bring small bills). The whole ride took us about 45 mins to one hour... and was much cheaper than the potentially $40 cab ride (and you avoid the traffic snarls!!) It was so easy - and the subways were cleaner than other ones I've seen (such as Toronto's subway system). Walking many places is awesome - and would highly recommend it - since it gives you a chance to experience the city and to see the amazing architecture. Bring good walking shoes!!

People I met in the streets were mostly friendly and helpful. The buildings were beautiful. But Chicago Pizza can't compare to New York's.

Everything is very accessible from the Congress Plaza. We were able to walk everywhere we needed to go, so it was also a very convenient place to stay as well as clean.

Restaurants and bars are great - awesome shopping! All around great people in Chicago - definitely going back again if I can find more reasonable pricing for hotels.

Chicago is a great city. Make sure to take a double decker bus tour and sit on the top, weather permitting.

Walk through Chicago so that you don`t miss any details. Chicago is a wonderful city.

I recommend the Chicago Architecture Society tours. I also enjoyed the Oriental Museum at the University of Chicago. BTW, you can no longer walk or drive past Obama's house.

Forget about the CUBS GO SOX!!!!!!!