Escape to Chicagoland Comfort: Westmont's Best Extended Stay Suites Await!
Okay, buckle up, buttercups! Because we're about to dive headfirst into the (hopefully) cushy world of "Escape to Chicagoland Comfort: Westmont's Best Extended Stay Suites Await!" I've got my coffee, my cynicism, and my inner travel critic all revved up. Let's get this show on the road, shall we?
First off, Westmont? Really? (A little internal sigh). But hey, sometimes you just need a place to crash that's not your own cramped apartment/exploding-with-kid toys house. And that's what these extended stay suites promise. Let's see if they deliver on the comfort part.
Accessibility: The Bare Essentials… or More?
Alright, alright, let’s get the nitty-gritty out of the way regarding accessibility. We're talking ramps and elevators, perhaps? I hope so. This is important. Facilities for disabled guests is listed, which is a good sign (vague, but a sign!). Hopefully, they've got wheelchair access nailed down. Because, you know, modern hospitality? We gotta be inclusive. I really, really hope it's not just lip service.
Cleanliness and Safety: Because Germs Are NOT My Friends
This is a big one, especially post-pandemic. Goodness gracious, I'm not a germaphobe, but after a couple of years of masking and sanitizing, I am a little… vigilant. I want to see that these folks are serious about sanitation. "Anti-viral cleaning products," "Daily disinfection in common areas," "Rooms sanitized between stays" – Music to my ears! The Staff trained in safety protocol bit also adds to my piece of mind. "Individually-wrapped food options," – I guess that's okay, not my favorite but at least its something. "Hand sanitizers" present? Doctor/nurse on call? Bonus points. Hot water linen and laundry washing? That’s a winner. Hygiene certification? Hell yeah! And “safe dining setup” is pretty much essential at this point. All these listed, they sound promising.
Dining, Drinking, and Snacking: Fueling the Extended Stay
Okay, let's talk sustenance. Beyond the promises of comfort, what about the necessities? Restaurants? Bars? (I’m a foodie!) Restaurants is a start. Ah, buffet in restaurant! I might not love buffets but as a solo traveler, I like the variety, it keeps me from getting bored. Is the Asian cuisine authentic? "Asian Cuisine in restaurant", ok… and maybe some Western Cuisine in restaurant… Good. I hope it's more than lukewarm chicken nuggets and sad salads. Breakfast [buffet] is also there, yeah. Coffee shop, Happy Hour, Poolside bar? I'm getting interested! A Snack Bar? Oh. And a Room service [24-hour]? YES. Now we are talking. I want a good place to curl up in my bathrobe and do some serious binge-watching, ordering room service at 2 AM.
Services and Conveniences: Making Life Easier
Here's where the hotel can really shine or… well, stink. "Air conditioning in public area" (whew!), "Concierge," "Daily housekeeping," "Doorman," "Dry cleaning," and "Elevator" are all pretty much expected these days, but hey, you never know. Convenience store? Very important for late-night snack runs and emergency toothpaste purchases. Cash withdrawal, Currency exchange, Luggage storage - essential. Business facilities are nice too. I hope they have Wi-Fi for special events and meetings, because I might need a bit of time to catch up on work.
For the Kids (and the Kid in You):
Okay parents, listen up. Babysitting service? Family/child friendly? Seems like they're trying. Kids meal? Score! This can be a game changer. Although, the absence of *pets allowed * is a tragedy. Maybe it's ideal if you're traveling with kids, or if you love peace and quiet, a win-win!
Getting Around: The Great Escape… and Return
Airport transfer? Yes, please! Thank the sweet baby Jesus for that. Car park [free of charge]? Okay, I'm listening. Car park [on-site]? Even better. Taxi service? Check. That makes the logistics a whole lot less stressful.
Available in All Rooms: The Stuff of Dreams (and Basic Needs)
This is where the rubber really meets the road. Air conditioning is a must. Alarm clock? Check. Bathrobes?! I'm already picturing myself luxuriating. (We’ll see if they're actually luxurious). Complimentary tea and Coffee/tea maker - big plus. Daily housekeeping… assuming they do a good job. Desk for, you know, actually working at times. Extra long bed? Wonderful if you're tall/lanky of body. Hair dryer? Please, yes. "Internet access – wireless" and "Wi-Fi [free]"? Obviously (unless that's just a cheeky nod to the old times). "Ironing facilities"? Excellent. Refrigerator? Vital for the midnight snack stash. Seating area? I like a good reading nook. “Smoke detector”, “Soundproofing”, and “Telephone”, and “Umbrella” are pretty much basic necessities.
The Massage, Spa and Relaxation Stuff
Body scrub and Body wrap? (Ooh la la!) Fitness center? (Okay, okay, I should work out). Foot bath? Intriguing. Gym/fitness? Massage? Sauna? Spa? Spa/sauna? Steamroom? Swimming pool? Swimming pool [outdoor]? Okay, now we’re talking! This place could be a legit escape. A Pool with view even?! Sign. Me. Up. Though, I'm betting all of this will be more like a promise than reality.
Now, the Big BUT…
Look, all these amenities sound amazing. The promise of escape is right there, hanging tantalizingly, but there are always buts. Is the internet actually fast? Are the beds comfy or like sleeping on a concrete slab? Is the staff friendly, or do they treat you like an interruption? Is the "spa" just a glorified jacuzzi with a sad-looking massage therapist? I'm skeptical by nature, but I remain cautiously optimistic.
Escape to Chicagoland Comfort: My Semi-Serious Offer (and Maybe Yours Too!)
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(And if it’s actually as good as it sounds, I'll be the first to admit I was wrong. And then I'll be the first in line for that poolside margarita.)
Moxy Cologne Bonn Airport: Your Epic Cologne Gateway Awaits!
Okay, buckle up, buttercups. This isn’t your sterile, perfect travel itinerary. This is a lived travel itinerary. Strap yourselves in, because we're going to Chicago (ish), and it's gonna be a delicious, messy, glorious ride. We're starting at the Extended Stay America in Westmont. Don't expect perfection. Expect… well, this.
Extended Stay America Select Suites - Chicago - Westmont - Oak Brook (IL) – The "Extended Stay Anxiety" Begins
Day 1: The Arrival & the Dreaded Grocery Run (Spoiler Alert: I Suck at This)
- 1:00 PM: Arrive. Finally. After a flight that felt like it lasted approximately fifteen years, I'm touching down in Chicago. Technically, Westmont. Which, let's be honest, is basically Chicago by proxy of… well, proximity. Head straight for the Extended Stay. First impressions? "Clean enough." The front desk lady had that weary, seen-it-all look that I’m pretty sure is a mandatory requirement for working at Extended Stay America. Check-in, unpack – the usual. Already feeling that hotel-room-existential-dread creeping in.
- 2:30 PM: The Grocery Run. Oh, the grocery run. Armed with a list I meticulously crafted (mostly snacks, obviously - gotta fuel this adventure), I navigate the chaotic wilds of a local supermarket. I, a seasoned grocery shopper, managed to get completely bamboozled by the produce section. Ended up with, like, seven different kinds of apples and no actual dinner ingredients. My inner Martha Stewart is sobbing. This feels like a premonition. This trip is OFF to a stellar start.
- 4:00 PM: Settling In. The view from the window? A parking lot. Sigh. The kitchenette is a sad, sad affair, but hey, free breakfast. Who am I kidding. I forgot to check if there was even a microwave. This is the life! I can already feel the solitude seeping in.
- 7:00 PM: Dinner. Okay, so I ate some apple slices with, like, ten different kinds of cheese. Balanced diet, right? After that, I try to watch a movie. But I'm tired, and the bed wasn't great. I fall asleep after about 20 minutes and wake up at 2 AM.
- 9:00 PM: A mini-meltdown. Okay, maybe just a little one. Overwhelmed by the starkness of the room, the lack of anything remotely Instagrammable, the feeling of being utterly, ridiculously, alone. I'm here to "explore" and all I want is to go back to my own bed. This is a real testament to my poor mental health. Order some Taco Bell, because self-care is key.
Day 2: Tourist Trapping & Deep-Dish Delights (Plus Some Regret)
- 9:00 AM: Breakfast. The dreaded "free breakfast" at the Extended Stay. Plastic-wrapped muffins and instant oatmeal. The coffee tastes vaguely of burnt rubber and regret. I will survive. (This is how I start every day.)
- 10:00 AM: The Oakbrook Center. This place is massive. And while I appreciate the wide variety of stores, my goal is to find places I can take photos of, and places where I can try something new. It was a bit empty and a bit impersonal for my tastes. I wandered, looked at things, and mostly felt like an outsider. Still, got my photo of some trees!
- 1:00 PM: Deep-Dish Pizza. Okay, now we're talking. I'm a firm believer that you can't go to Chicago without experiencing the majestic glory that is deep-dish pizza. I went to a place, and oh, sweet, cheesy, glorious heaven. It was everything I dreamed it would be. I ate way too much. I have no regrets. Zero. Except…
- 3:00 PM: Nap. After the pizza coma, a nap was a necessity. I awoke with a strange sensation of unease, because I'd forgotten to check my phone for a few hours!
- 6:00 PM: Back to the hotel. Again. What a life.
- 7:00 PM: Ordering in. Regretting the pizza. And the nap. And… well, just about everything.
- 9:00 PM: More Netflix. More self-loathing. More Taco Bell dreams.
Day 3: Trying to be Cultural (and Failing Spectacularly)
- 9:00 AM: Breakfast. See Day 2. Repeat. Sigh.
- 10:00 AM: The Morton Arboretum. After a bit of hesitation, I go to the Arboretum. This place is seriously beautiful. Trees, trees, everywhere. I actually took a deep breath and felt… calm. Actually enjoyed myself, which was a pleasant surprise. I got some fantastic photos. And then…
- 1:00 PM: Lunch. A sad pre-made sandwich from the Arboretum's cafe. But the setting was so lovely I could've eaten anything.
- 2:00 PM: More Walking. The arboretum is huge. My feet hurt. I get a little lost, which in this instance is just fine.
- 4:00 PM: Back to the Hotel. To sulk.
- 7:00 PM: Ordering in… again. This time it's sushi. Trying to be sophisticated. Failing.
- 9:00 PM: Early bedtime. Maybe tomorrow will be better.
Day 4: The Departure (and a Brief Glimpse of Hope)
- 9:00 AM: The Last Breakfast. One more plastic-wrapped muffin. One last cup of despair coffee. One last deep, soul-searching sigh.
- 10:00 AM: Packing. This is the worst. The inevitable feeling of sadness creeping in.
- 11:00 AM: One last walk around the hotel.
- 12:00 PM: Check-out. Escape! Yay!
- 1:00 PM: Head to the airport. I'm finally going home to my dog.
Final Thoughts (aka, Rambling Aftermath):
This trip. Wow. It was… a thing. A messy, imperfect, occasionally depressing thing. There were moments of genuine pleasure (pizza, arboretum), interspersed with periods of intense self-doubt and the overwhelming urge to just crawl under the covers and never come out. It wasn't the perfectly curated, Instagram-worthy experience I may have been hoping for. It was real. It was raw. And, you know what? I wouldn't trade it. Okay, maybe I'd trade the Taco Bell. But the rest? It was… life. And it was, in its own weird way, kinda beautiful. (Or maybe I'm just saying that to make myself feel better).
Disclaimer: This itinerary is subject to change. May contain excessive cheese consumption, minor existential crises, and a whole lot of awkward silences. Travel at your own risk. And bring snacks. Seriously.
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Escape to Chicagoland Comfort: Westmont's Best - FAQ (Because Let's Be Real, You Have Questions!)
Okay, so... Westmont? Where *IS* Westmont, Even? Geography Was Never My Strong Suit.
Alright, so Westmont... think of it as this little, incredibly convenient pocket of awesome just west of Chicago. I'm usually terrible with directions, seriously. I once drove to the grocery store and ended up in... well, never mind. But Westmont is actually EASY. It's right near major expressways, like I-88 and... the one that goes towards the airport. (See? Directions are hard!) Basically, picture Chicago's outskirts, but friendlier, cleaner, and with way less terrifying parking situations. And surprisingly, I actually saw a really cute squirrel near the hotel once, so that was a win.
Extended Stay Suites? Does That Mean I'm Stuck in a Cube Farm of Boredom for Months? Because... no. Just, NO.
Ha! Good question! And the answer, thankfully, is a HUGE NO. Extended stay doesn't mean "prison-like boredom." It means more like... freedom. You get a kitchen! Seriously. A real kitchen. I'm talking my own fridge, a microwave, stove, and the freedom to make questionable choices involving late-night frozen pizzas (been there). Plus, you can actually *live* there. My last extended stay was in a cramped hotel room, and I felt like I was living out of a suitcase for a year. Here? It's a proper apartment, not just a place to crash. You can *breathe.*
What's the Deal with The Wi-Fi? Because My Job (and My Sanity) Depends On It.
Okay, so the Wi-Fi. This is crucial, right? Especially if you're like me and basically live online. I needed this thing to work because, well, that's how I made my living. I'd hate to reveal the whole plot, but I might have had a bit of an episode when the internet went out in the middle of a deadline. But the Wi-Fi here? Reliable. Fast. Didn't have any dropped video calls to my boss while I took a long afternoon nap. (Totally hypothetical, of course!). You can stream, work, doomscroll... whatever your heart desires. Crisis averted. Phew!
"Kitchens" Sound Great, But I Can Barely Boil Water... Will I Starve?
Fear not, fellow culinary challenged! I am right there with you. Cooking? More like... "attempting to cook." Here's the thing: even if you're a microwave master like me, the kitchen is still a game-changer. You can at least *store* food. That leftover pizza from the amazing place down the street? Boom. Breakfast burrito ingredients? You are golden. And hey, maybe you'll get inspired. I actually managed to bake a box cake once... it was a slightly lopsided triumph. Besides, there are tons of restaurants nearby. Food delivery? Yes! You will survive.
Are the Suites Clean? Because I am a Germaphobe (Okay, Maybe a Little).
Okay, look, I'm not gonna lie, clean is important. Especially after the last hotel room I was in… yikes! But the suites are clean. I mean, *really* clean. I'm talking, sparkling. I looked behind the bed (don't judge me!) and there was *nothing* but pristine carpet. (Maybe a dust bunny, but that was MY fault, I'm messy.) Seriously though, the staff seem to care and maintain the place. I didn't find anything remotely suspicious in my room. So bonus points for that.
Is There Laundry? Because, Ugh, Laundry.
YES! Sweet, sweet, glorious laundry. This is a huge win, trust me. Having in-unit laundry would be a dream, but the on-site laundry facilities are actually *really* convenient. Like, I could throw in a load of laundry and forget about it while I did something... productive. (Like binge-watching something on Netflix. Who am I kidding?) Anyway, no more lugging laundry bags to a dingy laundromat. That alone is worth the price of admission.
What About Parking? Chicago Parking is a NIGHTMARE!
Alright, let's talk concrete jungle and potential parking pain. Listen, I’ve had parking-related meltdowns that would make a saint curse. Chicago parking is legendary. But at the Westmont Suites? Parking's easy. Plenty of it. Free. No stressful circling the block for an hour like a lost pigeon. You just pull up, park, and get on with your life. Absolute bliss. Consider this one problem completely solved with no crying.
What's the Vibe? Is This a "Party All Night" kind of Place, or More "Quiet and Relaxed"?
Ah, the vibe check! This place? Definitely leans towards the "quiet and relaxed" end of the spectrum. It's not a place for loud parties or, you know, karaoke nights in the hallways. (Thank goodness, my voice is tragic.) It's more about tranquility, peace, and feeling comfortable. I felt like I could actually unwind after a long day. Perfect for getting work done, relaxing, or just… existing without a cacophony of other people's music.
Okay, Spill. What Was the *Best* Thing About Your Stay?
Let's get *real* real for a second. The best part? The *space*. Seriously, the *space*. I'm used to tiny hotel rooms, where you can barely turn around without bumping into something. Here? It's like... breathing room. Living room, bedroom, kitchen... you're not just existing in a tiny box. It makes a HUGE difference, honestly. I got a little desk setup, I had room to, you know, actually *live*. Honestly, I could handle an extended stay here, and maybe I kind of wish I could have stayed there a little bit longer. Maybe I'll go back.
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