City Scene Bed & Breakfast

2101 North Clifton Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60614
Innkeeper(s): Mary Newman
 
  • Introduction

    City Scene Bed & Breakfast offers guests a comfortable, private suite with one or two bedrooms, sitting room, kitchen and bath. The furnishings are a mix of antiques and collectibles and the suite has its own telephone, answering machine and television. There is a fireplace in the sitting room and a steam shower in the bath. The full kitchen allows guests to prepare breakfast at their leisure.

    This Bed & Breakfast is located on the garden level of a Victorian four-flat, constructed shortly after the 1871 Chicago Fire, on a quiet, residential street in the Sheffield Historic District of Lincoln Park. Just north of the Loop and a little west of Lake Michigan, City Scene is close to restaurants, shops, theaters, museums, parks and universities. All of Chicago's attractions are easily accessible by car or public transportation.

    The Kitchen

    Renew your energy in the morning with a cup of coffee or tea and your choice from the selection of breakfast items provided in the large, bright kitchen.

    Sitting Room

    Rest and relax in the sitting room in front of the fireplace and plan your activities using the books, brochures and maps of Chicago you will find there.

    Back Yard Patio

    Relish your morning coffee, afternoon tea or evening wine on the patio under the grape arbor in the back yard.

    Amenities

    Individually Controlled Central Heat/Air
    Free Wireless Internet Access
    Private Phone and Free Local Calls
    Answering Machine
    TV/DVD/VCR
    Gas Fireplace
    Alarm Clock/Radio
    Hair Dryer
    Steam Shower
    Full Kitchen
    Self-Catered Continental Breakfast
    Laundry Facilities
    Iron and Ironing Board
    Backyard Patio
    Parking Available
    Four Blocks to Rapid Transit

  • Local Attractions & Destinations

  • How To Get Here

    City Scene is on the northeast corner of Clifton and Dickens at 2101 North Clifton Avenue.

    From 90/94:
    Exit east at Fullerton Avenue about one mile to Clifton Avenue then south three blocks to Dickens Avenue

    From Lake Shore Drive:
    Exit west at Fullerton Avenue about one mile to Clifton Avenue then three blocks south to Dickens Avenue

    Parking:
    There is off-street parking available for $10/night or free permits for street parking
    By Rapid Transit:

    From Midway Airport:
    Take the Orange Line downtown and transfer to the Brown Line, take the Brown Line to the Armitage Station, walk west on Armitage Avenue three blocks to Clifton Avenue then one block north to Dickens Avenue

    From O'Hare Airport:
    Take the Blue Line downtown and transfer to the Red Line, take the Red Line to the Fullerton Station, walk west on Fullerton Avenue three blocks to Clifton Avenue then three blocks south to Dickens Avenue

    From Union Station:
    Walk east on Adams Street or Jackson Boulevard four blocks to the Quincy Station, take the Brown Line to the Armitage Station, walk west on Armitage Avenue three blocks to Clifton Avenue then one block north to Dickens Avenue