Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy The Plymouth Apartments Loop

Location is good. Access is easy. Stayed in a 4 bedroom 3 bath. Price was good. No parking I recommend the ParkIn nearby secured. Buy your in/out parking pass on the app before going otherwise it’s double/triple the price.

We were in Unit 503. Spacious for a Chicago apartment. Double beds in every bedroom - all of ours had mattress toppers that were foam, 4+ pillows, and were low profile frames just off the ground. This was a 4 bedroom, 3 full bath unit. Some issues for Sonder to fix: toiletries are in bathrooms but either used partially or broken so you can't use them (in the shower for example); elevator is so slow and only one was in service while we were staying; the unit was "cleanish" - everything was covered in a thin layer of dust or worn out (like cupboards that don't close, light switch casings broken/cracked, doors don't close) - some bedrooms under the beds was very questionable, like socks from previous tenants, garbage, etc; oven, fridge, sink, coffee maker, pans (there were not many-kitchen is not "fully stocked" but there were lots of plates, silverware and cups - just nothing really to cook with) and garbage disposal were dirty. We got into the unit and did a quick cleaning of our own, but honestly, that's not our job. The front door of this unit was sketchy and needs to be replaced anyone could open it without the code if they were so inclined to lean into it a bit. To be clear, the luggage storage at this unit is a closet that EVERYONE has access to; it is not private and was just left open by guests most of the time we were coming and going. Leave valuables at your own risk. No windows have blackout curtains, they do have blinds though for appropriate city-living privacy. Sonder at this location has a lot going for it: the towels, sheets and pillows were hospital clean thankfully. Mattresses and pillows had covers on them. Hangers in closets were plentiful. Close to all modes of transit. Walkable from the train station. Easy to access code. The rate is super cheap for right downtown. The 503 unit backs up to a one way side street and the Chicago Public Library so it's not very loud (for the city). If you are not used to city noises at all hours, bring some ear plugs. It's worth noting that two of the four bedrooms do not have walls that go to the ceiling and are located right off the kitchen. The other two bedrooms had full walls and windows facing outside. Garbage is located on every floor for convenience. The building advertises a gym, but for the life of us we could not find it on site; however, we also didn't ask for help on this.