China Doll Guest House

Location. The China Doll Inn is located in Chicago, Ill., on the northern edge of the Lincoln Park neighborhood. The inn is less than one mile from the Briar Street Theatre and Cabaret, the original home of Blue Man Group. DePaul University, the Lincoln Park Zoo and Wrigley Field are all approximately one mile away. The nearest El station, located on Diversey Avenue, is two blocks from the inn.
Features. The China Doll Inn consists of three self-contained apartments and two separate homes. The gourmet kitchens in the units offer self-serve breakfasts consisting of muffins, bagels, cereal, fruit and yogurt. Computer stations with complimentary high-speed Internet access, scanners, black and white laser printers and CD writers are provided. Fax and photocopy services are available. Color laser printing is available in the property’s main office off site. Discounted day passes and short-term memberships to two local health clubs are available.

Guestrooms. Accommodations at the China Doll Inn contain living rooms, private bathrooms and full kitchens with espresso machines. Living rooms feature leather furniture, fireplaces, televisions and home theater systems with DVD players. Bathrooms offer jetted tubs and complimentary toiletries including soaps, lotions and bath oils. The Coach House is a separate single-family residence with ivy-covered brick walls, Oriental decor and hardwood floors. The Coach House includes three bedrooms, two full bathrooms and two half-bathrooms. The ground floor contains a garage and laundry facilities.

Expert Tip. The property’s neighborhood offers two local venues featuring authentic blues, the Kingston Mines Blues Club and B.L.U.E.S. Each venue is a two- block walk from the China Doll Inn.