Staying at monasteries is becoming something of a habit. First in France, then in Indiana.   Now in Chicago. It is definitely not in a touristy area of Chicago, but in an interesting neighborhood with good restaurants and coffee shops nearby.

The apartment we stayed in is actually a part of the church. Would you like a tour?

The little square windows (beneath the edge of the roof/gutter) are one of the bedrooms and the small dining area

 and the living room window is part of the fire escape.

Through the locked gate and the HUGE wood door on the right,

up a steep set of stairs, passing a reminder not to go into unauthorized areas, 

up another set of stairs, past the table on the landing where breakfast is placed each morning, 

and into an apartment that has 3 comfortable bedrooms,

a dining area,

a kitchenette,

a cozy living room,

and a large bathroom with a shower and many little amenities, like wonderfully soft towels,

iron and ironing board, and make-up remover towelettes.

But the best thing about this B&B? The breakfasts. OMG, THE BREAKFASTS!

This, and the free parking, make this B&B one of the best deals in Chicago. I can't wait to go back.