Uptown Gem

1020 West Lawrence Avenue #522, Chicago, IL 60640, United States – Excellent location - show map – Metro and railway access

<p><b>Excellent</b> location — rated 9.0/10! <small>(score from <b>13</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
8.9
Scored 8.9
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
12 reviews
a large swimming pool in a building at Uptown Gem in Chicago
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Uptown Gem

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  • Entire apartment
  • 450 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • City view
  • Garden
  • Swimming Pool
  • BBQ facilities
  • Washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Balcony
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Boasting air-conditioned accommodation with a patio, Uptown Gem is set in Chicago. Featuring a lift, this property also provides guests with an outdoor fireplace. The apartment offers a sun terrace, a 24-hour front desk, and free WiFi is available throughout the property. The apartment is fitted with 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a balcony with city views. The property has an outdoor dining area. At the apartment, the family-friendly restaurant is open for dinner, lunch and brunch and specialises in American cuisine. Uptown Gem also provides an indoor pool and a fitness room for guests to relax in. Barbecue facilities are at guests' disposal at the apartment, and guests can also relax in the garden or go on a picnic in the picnic area. Montrose Beach is 1.3 km from the accommodation, while Foster Beach is 1.4 km from the property. The nearest airport is Chicago O'Hare International Airport, 21 km from Uptown Gem.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.4 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities
  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fitness centre
  • Restaurant
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Bar
  • Terrace

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

FREE parking!

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Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.2
Facilities
9.2
Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.2
Value for money
8.5
Location
9.0
Free WiFi
10
High score for Chicago
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Margit
    Germany Germany
    “Das Haus und die Lage sind einmalig in uptown. Gute Restaurants und Einkaufsmöglichkeiten in der Nähe 10min zum Lake Michigan. Für mich die beste Möglichkeit ruhig in einer großen Stadt zu übernachten, Aaron ist ein sehr fürsorglicher Gastgeber...”
  • Samantha
    United States United States
    “The apartment was spotless. So clean! Perfect location. The host was extremely kind and helpful.”
  • Aristeo
    Mexico Mexico
    “Todo, la ubicación, las instalaciones, el equipamiento,”
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Host Information

9.2
9.2
Host review score
Host review score
Newly restored, sunny and spacious, immaculate, hotel-styled one-bedroom apartment with all new fixtures and appliances. Cozy bedroom with comfortable queen bed, flat screen TV, and large closet. Living room with couch that pulls out to a full-sized bed, club chair, large flat screen TV, and drop-leaf table for working. Stocked kitchen with everything you need to cook full meals, a new Smeg fridge, granite counters, and bar-stool seating. A queen-sized Serta air mattress allows up to 5 people to sleep comfortably. Central heat and air conditioning. Free washer/dryer in unit. Just-restored Art Deco building, called a "unique architectural treasure" by the Chicago Architecture Foundation. Unrivaled, private-club styled amenities. State of the art fitness center. Mosaic-tiled 50-foot pool. Roof-top lounge and deck with 360-degree skyline views, and tons of over-sized double loungers. Garden patio with fire pit, grills and picnic tables. Grand Lobby with cafe and craft cocktail bar, club seating, striking stained-glass skylight, ornate plaster moldings and terrazzo floor.
My wife Carrie and I have lived in Chicago 16 years, the last 11 in Uptown, where we are raising our two children. I enjoy shopping at farmers markets, running on the lake, biking everywhere, beer and food.
Great location, in the heart of Chicago's premier entertainment district, which boasts two major concert venues, a legendary jazz lounge, and a string of bars and clubs. Walk everywhere - bars, restaurants, cafes. Satisfy any taste within a five-minute walk, from the best Thai & Vietnamese in Chicago, New York style pizza by the slice, Japanese, Ethiopian, Korean, Hong Kong style BBQ to authentic tacos al pastor. Walk one block to the Red Line 'L' station, and you’re minutes from a dozen vibrant neighborhoods and attractions, all right off the train, from Wrigley Field (5 minutes), Lakeview, Lincoln Park, Old Town and the Loop (20 minutes), down to Soldier Field, the Museum Campus, Chinatown and U.S. Cellular Field. Walk, jog or rent a Divvy bike and explore the lakefront trail - 1/4 mile East of my apartment - an eighteen-mile stretch of parks and trails that run all the way downtown, past beaches, a golf course, a zoo and lake-front dining.
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • 3 Squares Diner
    • Cuisine
      American
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free

Facilities of Uptown Gem
Great facilities! Review score, 9.2

Most popular facilities
  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fitness centre
  • Restaurant
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Bar
  • Terrace
Parking
Free public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not possible).
  • Street parking
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Tumble dryer
  • Kitchenware
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Seating Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Laptop safe
  • Video
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Common areas
  • Shared lounge/TV area
Indoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Heated pool
  • Shallow end
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
Wellness
  • Fitness/spa locker rooms
  • Fitness
  • Sun umbrellas
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Fitness centre
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Grocery deliveries
    Additional charge
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Activities
  • Live music/performance
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Movie nights
Outdoor & View
  • City view
  • View
Building characteristics
  • Private apartment in building
Reception services
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • ATM/cash machine on site
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment and family services
  • Strollers
  • Evening entertainment
  • Child safety socket covers
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
Miscellaneous
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Lift
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
Languages spoken
  • English

Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

House rules

Uptown Gem takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 15:00 to 00:00

You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

Check-out

Until 11:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to apartment type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 2 years are welcome.

Children 8 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

2 years
Cot upon request
Free
7+ years
Extra bed upon request
US$25 per person, per night

Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

1 cot or 2 extra beds available upon request.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction

No age restriction for check-in. (Only children 2 and older are allowed)

Payments by Booking.com

Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this reservation. During your stay you can pay for any extras using Mastercard, ​Visa, ​UnionPay credit card and American Express .

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 08:00.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 08:00:00.

License number: 2594652

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

FAQs about Uptown Gem

  • The prices at Uptown Gem may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Uptown Gem has 1 restaurant:

    • 3 Squares Diner

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a balcony. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Uptown Gem on this page.

  • The nearest beach is just 0.9 miles from Uptown Gem. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Uptown Gem has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 1 bedroom

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Uptown Gem is 6.2 miles from the centre of Chicago. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, Uptown Gem is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Uptown Gem offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Fitness centre
    • Evening entertainment
    • Happy hour
    • Fitness/spa locker rooms
    • Swimming Pool
    • Movie nights
    • Live music/performance
    • Fitness

  • Uptown Gem can accommodate the following group size:

    • 2 guests

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Check-in at Uptown Gem is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.