My husband and I prefer small inns and B&Bs to large, generic hotels, so we were happy to find Magnolia Studios as we were researching accommodations in Chicago for our five day stay. We were impressed with the lovely photos of the studios and small garden and pleasantly surprised to see the price per night. Well, as it turns out,... more

Where to begin? I cannot tell you in enough good words how wonderful this place is. Kate and Ashley have put together a superb lodging option for anyone, no matter the purpose. Everything is top-of-the-line from the mini-stove to the luxurious shower--honestly, I would have gladly paid money just to use that alone! Everything you could ask for is provided:... more

Kate and Ashley are wonderful, friendly hosts that we enjoyed , and would have loved more time with them. They want to continue to improve an already excellent accomodation. Nice street, quiet neighborhood, with several good restaurants, the EL , and the Lake very close. Stayed 11 days in studio apt. It was small, but all we needed. more

We stayed at Magnolia shortly after they first opened. Kate and Ashley were wonderful hosts -- warm, friendly and helpful. The studios are in a guest house behind Kate and Ashley's own home, so you have total freedom to come and go as you like. You're a 2 minute walk from a subway station, as well as an awesome bakery... more

The kitchen is very spacious and well appointed. Complimentary wine, beers, coke and water waited our arrival in addition to the complimentary toiletries. The apartment has been decorated to a high standard, the supplied laptop with internet proved to be invaluable and the powerful shower was heaven. Also invaluable were the washer and tumble drier. That the entrance is electronically... more

My husband and I stayed in studio 1 in August while visiting family in the vicinity. The studio was very tastefully decorated, clean, light and cheerful -- a perfect sanctuary for us Everything we needed was there, down to the smallest detail, even paper towels in the kitchenette. Kate and her husband were friendly and very helpful and made us... more

My husband and I stayed at Magnolia Studios August 7th - 9th. The property is beautiful, and in a cute neighborhood. In Studio 1, the wood floors are beautiful and the bathroom is fabulous. The shower just helps you get in the "vacation" mode! Also, there are travel size bottles of lotion, shampoo, conditioner, etc for your use. There is... more

We simply loved the very new, European comfort and style. Clean, clean, clean! The bathroom, while not large, has beautiful slate floors, sleek modern fixtures, and large comfy towels. Heavenly bedding and mattress. There are many conveniences such as a stove, refrigerator, coffee maker, laptop with internet access, and a view of the enclosed garden. While minutes (seconds?) from Broadway,... more

My husband & I were in Chicago for a short visit in July. This was the first time we stayed at the Magnolia Studios. Apart from being convenient to lots of great restaurants,etc the studio that we stayed in was beautifully done! It was bright & immaculately clean. Added to all of this the very reasonable price made it an... more