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3 Bedroom 2 Bath
Penthouse #1 is a magnificent unique rental in Chicago. Towering above the city, with dramatic living areas and exquisite fireplace, this Penthouse gives you the ultimate in city living. It's all about the views and location. From 20 foot floor to ceiling windows the city unfolds before you with Lake Michigan as a backdrop; nowhere in Chicago can you stay with views like these. Bordered by the elegance and glamor of North Michigan Avenue to the east and the artsy sophistication of the River North District to the west, Penthouse #1 is at the heart of one of Chicago most exciting neighborhoods. Life here is flavored with world class shopping, the best of casual and fine dining, galleries and clubs.
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The Penthouse at Grand Plaza
88 Reviews of Property 237915 in Chicago, Illinois
The Penthouse #1
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The Penthouse #1
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p237915
Chicago
Illinois
Our stay at The Penthouse
Submitted: November 15, 2010
Stayed: November 2010
My wife and I stayed at the Penthouse from Nov.7th till the 13th. We celebrated our 37th Anniversary there, as well as my birthday. Jim & Jeri-Lou were "very accomodating," especially with my last minute effort to find a nice place to stay at. Let me begin by stating this was more than a very nice place, "it was beautiful", everything about it, the kitchen, the living/dining room areas, the bedrooms, more than enough room, including closet space. It was very clean and well decorated. Plenty of everything, from towels to cooking utensils (and my wife is a cook). The Fitness Room and sauna were very nice.
Jim & Jeri-Lou answered all our questions promptly and provided us with a wealth of information, i.e; directions to & from airports, local diners, bars, main attractons, etc. Grocery stores such as Jewels, (downstaris), Trader Joe's & Whole Foods, just one - two blocks away. Michigan Ave. (The Magnificant Mile) is just a few short blocks away for you shoppers.
Even though we are both originally from Chicago, we have never seen Chicago like this. The morning as well as the evening views from the balcony are spectacular! You could spend the whole day just hanging out inside the Penthouse and enjoying the view over dinner and a nice glass of wine. Each room has it's own special view. There all so many attractions nearby that you can pick and choose from, to include all the local museums. You can also spend an enitre day just walking around and photographing the many beautiful buildings and sights in the area so make sure to bring your camera. Everything is so close from this location that you can go out, come back and rest and head back out for some more fun.
This was truly a very nice romantic get away for the both us. We highly recommed a stay at the Grand PLaza Penthouse, it's well worth it, it's better than a hotel.
Jim & Jeri-Lou answered all our questions promptly and provided us with a wealth of information, i.e; directions to & from airports, local diners, bars, main attractons, etc. Grocery stores such as Jewels, (downstaris), Trader Joe's & Whole Foods, just one - two blocks away. Michigan Ave. (The Magnificant Mile) is just a few short blocks away for you shoppers.
Even though we are both originally from Chicago, we have never seen Chicago like this. The morning as well as the evening views from the balcony are spectacular! You could spend the whole day just hanging out inside the Penthouse and enjoying the view over dinner and a nice glass of wine. Each room has it's own special view. There all so many attractions nearby that you can pick and choose from, to include all the local museums. You can also spend an enitre day just walking around and photographing the many beautiful buildings and sights in the area so make sure to bring your camera. Everything is so close from this location that you can go out, come back and rest and head back out for some more fun.
This was truly a very nice romantic get away for the both us. We highly recommed a stay at the Grand PLaza Penthouse, it's well worth it, it's better than a hotel.
Recommended for:
Age 55+,
Adventure Seekers,
Girls Getaway,
Tourists without a Car,
Sightseeing,
Families with Teenagers,
Families with Young Children,
Romantic Getaway
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The Penthouse #1
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Chicago
Illinois
Breathtaking Views From The Penthouse At Grand Plaza
Submitted: November 5, 2010
Stayed: October 2010
There was a full 90 degree view from the condo through the 2-story floor to ceiling windows as well as the wrap around balcony, from the north around to the east! The condo was well appointed with all of the comforts of home. There was even a fireplace, which was appreciated after long walks in the cool, windy conditions.
I would definitely recommend this condo for anyone wanting a lasting memory of their trip to Chicago!
I would definitely recommend this condo for anyone wanting a lasting memory of their trip to Chicago!
Recommended for:
Age 55+,
Adventure Seekers,
Tourists without a Car,
Sightseeing,
Families with Teenagers,
Romantic Getaway
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The Penthouse #1
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p237915
Chicago
Illinois
Fun Place for a City Weekend!
Submitted: October 29, 2010
Stayed: October 2010
Grand Plaza Penthouse was a fantastic find on VRBO and we will be staying there again. The location in the River North area is fantastic and many top ranked restaurants are within walking distance. The views are phenomomal and we loved the wrap around balcony and fantastic views from every bedroom. The kitchen was well stocked and the customer service from the Freidkins amazing (and I have rented a lot of VRBO rentals). The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars was due to the carpets needing cleaning and the walls & doors being scuffed - but unfortunately its not due to owner negligence (they carpet clean & repaint every 4 months!) but renters not adhering to their request to take upstairs luggage to the upper rooms via the elevator and some people who never learned to take their shoes off at the door of a guests home - WHICH THIS IS! So A NOTE TO FUTURE RENTERS > you are renting someone's beautiful home, please treat it that way! But we will be back for sure.
Recommended for:
Age 55+,
Girls Getaway,
Sightseeing,
Romantic Getaway
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The Penthouse #1
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p237915
Chicago
Illinois
Creating wonderful memories with three days and three nights in a Chicago Penthouse
Submitted: October 22, 2010
Stayed: October 2010
Our family of six were very comfortable in your property. The view was spectacular. The amenities of the grocery store and everything in the property made our vacation perfect. Like we were still in a home not a "hotel room". Having a doorman/doorwoman was a new experience and appreciated ( They were all great). We were worn out sight seeing every day and it was nice having a place to go and rest for a couple of hours before we went out for the evening meals. There were many eating places in the area that looked great and as evidenced by the number of people at every restaurant. Gino's East Pizza was great ( I so wished I had brought my Mr. Clean Eraser to clean off a tile to sign our names on the wall). The American Girl was fun too. The Red Bud Steak House food was great but make sure you are not in a hurry! Very exciting area for a vacation.
Recommended for:
Girls Getaway,
Tourists without a Car,
Families with Young Children,
Romantic Getaway
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The Penthouse #1
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p237915
Chicago
Illinois
Awesome stay @ the Grand Plaza!
Submitted: October 12, 2010
Stayed: September 2010
Grand Plaza is as good in person as it looks in the pictures! Stay was fantastic - everything from pre-arrival phone calls with the owners to check-out went extremely smoothly. Owners very helpful - blind broke in one of the bedrooms and within an hour of us telling them about it they had responded (even though it was 8pm at night). Building itself is in a great location with ample shops, restaurants, supermarkets etc on its doorstep. Would definitely stay here again and have no qualms about recommending it!
Recommended for:
Age 55+,
Girls Getaway,
Tourists without a Car,
Sightseeing,
Families with Teenagers,
Families with Young Children
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The Penthouse #1
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p237915
Chicago
Illinois
Irish Girls
Submitted: October 7, 2010
Stayed: September 2010
The apartment was perfect for the 6 of us. Very spacious and clean with everything there for us.We were so impressed with the building and everything it had to offer, not to mention the proximity to shops, bars, restaurants etc.
Great stay all round and we would recommend to anyone for a stay in Chicago
Great stay all round and we would recommend to anyone for a stay in Chicago
Recommended for:
Girls Getaway
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The Penthouse #1
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p237915
Chicago
Illinois
Fabulous Family Reunion!
Submitted: September 29, 2010
Stayed: September 2010
Our family from West Des Moines, Iowa and Redondo Beach, California arrived at The Grand Plaza on 9/11/2010. We were nicely received by the lady at the front desk and were very pleasantly surprised when we opened the front door on the 53rd Floor! Every-thing was sparkling clean and appeared just like the pictures on line! The preliminary in-formation Jim and Jeri Lou had sent us made us feel very welcome and allowed us to plan for our four day retreat. The views were so breathtaking that we decided to spend our first night preparing a meal (supplies purchased downstairs at the Jewel) in the well equiped kitchen and enjoyed in the beautiful dining room! The rest of our stay went too fast but the convenience of great restaurants and shopping all within a few blocks made this trip the best ever! I have sent information to friends who visit Chicago and hope they also stay at this property.
Recommended for:
Age 55+,
Tourists without a Car,
Sightseeing,
Romantic Getaway
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The Penthouse #1
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p237915
Chicago
Illinois
Penthouse stay
Submitted: September 28, 2010
Stayed: September 2010
We had a great time staying at the Penthouse at Grand Plaza. The accomodations were awesome and very relaxing. It was nice to cook breakfast in and run down to the store on the bottom floor whenever we needed. Jim and Jeri Lou were very nice and wanted to make sure we had a good time. Everything was wonderful.
Recommended for:
Age 55+,
Adventure Seekers,
Girls Getaway,
Tourists without a Car,
Sightseeing,
Families with Teenagers,
Families with Young Children,
Romantic Getaway
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The Penthouse #1
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p237915
Chicago
Illinois
Stunning views. Beautiful property.
Submitted: September 23, 2010
Stayed: September 2010
What a great way to spend time enjoying Chicago! The accomodations were spacious and beautiful. All three couples had plenty of space. Plus the location is close to shopping, sight seeing, and great restaurants. The views are absolutely stunning too...from every room. I highly recommend staying here.
Recommended for:
Adventure Seekers,
Girls Getaway,
Tourists without a Car,
Sightseeing,
Families with Teenagers,
Romantic Getaway
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The Penthouse #1
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p237915
Chicago
Illinois
Property exceeds expectations
Submitted: September 20, 2010
Stayed: September 2010
This place is as advertised. Great views, condo was clean and has everything we needed. Location of condo could not be any better. Owners were very good to work with. We will stay here again in the future.
Recommended for:
Adventure Seekers,
Girls Getaway,
Tourists without a Car,
Sightseeing,
Families with Teenagers,
Families with Young Children
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