Villa D’ Citta

This place is a magical oasis in the heart of Lincoln Park. We stayed 2 nights in the basement rooms. They were less expensive but nothing short of wonderful. Breakfast was gourmet! Felt like a high-​end café with homemade peach cobbler Sunday and French toast Saturday. The hot tub is a nice bonus! Kathy was warm and friendly. Very clean and very luxurious. I will spread the word!

WoW!!! This Villa is amazing with a great hostess Cathy who is knowledgeable about the surrounding area & went above a beyond our expectations as a hostess (yes it was that AMAZING!). This Villa is everything a B&B should be & even more amenities then ANY B&B I have EVER been to! We were in the Florente room for New years eve through Jan 2^nd. We had a beautiful fire place, french doors to outside to look out a get a whole view of the grounds, amenities like hot tub, pool, lounge area, spiral staircase, got garage parking but act quick they only hv a garage cover for 2 vehicles & my car is garage kept (although free parking EVERYWHERE) everything is walking distance or UBER (very fair prices, it was shocking), so you don’t have to pay so much for parking everywhere. The food is amazing, Breakfast on Saturday was divine with homemade baked french toast that was out of this world scrumptious as well as their own special blend coffee made ONLY for their Villa brewing coffee, for tea drinkers lots of different tea’s & even lose tea with the tea ball (such a bonus), 24 hr kitchen open to use for making something to eat in their well stocked kitchen with food, I made some great panni’s & several imported meat & cheese from Italy as well as fresh bread from a local bakery. Lots of fresh fruit, juices. tea, homemade fresh cookies that are soo soft & things to munch on that is all for us guests. The wine was a nice touch a winery actually makes them a specialty wine just for them as well which I find very, very, very classy! It is so nice for people that may be coming back from a long day & just want to put their feet up & a nice glass of red wine. I’m not much of a wine drinker or drinker at all anymore but we did hv a glass because it’s from a Winery that makes them barrels of a special blend especially for the B&B. We will be back to see Cathy, we had a lot in common, she is so well rounded but next time I want to add something to add to the breakfast buffet Kathy??? We want exact same room next time & then summer the Venetian room. (I think that’s the name of the room). Until we meet again Cathy arrivederci!!! :) This Villa would get better then a 5 if I could rate higher.

Loved it. So cozy and enjoyable. They really make you feel at home, the bedrooms are absolutely gorgeous, and the kitchen and back patio are amazing. The homemade breakfast and cookies are delicious! I would recommend this place to anyone, it makes any visit to Chicago much more personal and special. Also, Kathy is a sweet heart!

My wife and I spent three nights at Villa d’ Citta last weekend and were really impressed with the rooms and common areas, and most of all with the staff. Cathy is a gem, had a helpful answer to every question and made excellent hot breakfasts. The place is truly elegant and is nestled in a quiet street near the intersection of Halstead, Fullerton and Lincoln in the hip Lincoln Park neighborhood. We walked to two excellent restaurants nearby, and the Red Line El train was two blocks and easy, ten minute access to downtown Chicago. Highly recommend Villa d’ Citta.

Wonderful stay! We stayed on 4^th of July weekend. A warm welcome, very comfortable beds, beautiful décor, impeccably clean. They let you eat food from the kitchen ²⁴⁄₇ !!! We felt genuine hospitality from Cathy, the innkeeper. They also cook delicious breakfasts for guests each day. Breakfast is on their schedule but I recommend taking part — it’s really tasty.

In November, I stayed in the Ceasar’s room, which is in the basement. It does not feel like a basement at all, very nice and you get a mini fridge and microwave. Cathy is as great as the other reviews say. I do wish they were more aware of what is gluten free and what is not. I had contacted them to let them know this was an allergy of mine, and it all seemed fine. While I was there, though, it was hard to get a straight answer about what was in the egg dish. I ended up boiling my own eggs, which is fine. It is pretty easy to learn about gluten allergies. But! The kitchen is great and they don’t seem to mind if you use it. I would stay there again, and I hope to.

Wonderfully romantic and intimate. Breakfast was awesome in the mornings and Cathy was really sweet and a wonderful hostess. We stayed in the Caesar’s Liar, which was an awesome room; however, the water pressure in the shower was less than desirable. All the guests that stayed in the B&B were very friendly and respectful and I really enjoyed dining with them in the mornings. Loved that I could get cold bottle water at any time of the day, especially since I drink TONS!
The biggest downside for me was that there were two different wedding parties that checked in the night before we left. They had the attitude «I just got married — it’s all about me,» which was really annoying and exceptionally disrespectful. They were running around upstairs, blasting music, and just making tons of noise at 3 or 4am. Totally unacceptable. Noisy and inconsiderate people can be found at any hotel, but when only about 3 or 4 couples are staying under one roof, a common courtesy is expected. However, that is not the B&B fault, and it makes it a little difficult for Cathy to monitor, since she does not stay on site during the evening.
However, I did enjoy my time here and definitely would consider trying it again when I come back to Chicago.

From start to finish Villa d’ Citta was impeccable. Cathy met us at the villa for check in and gave us the grand tour. She also answered our questions about local dining and attractions. The room was wonderful, we enjoyed some time stargazing on the back deck and slept great. In the morning we were treated to waffles that we requested and a wonderful pizza. We walked to the Lincoln Park Zoo the following day (about a 10 minute walk) Even though check out was at 11, Cathy made it clear that we were welcome to stop back into the villa for refreshments and sandwiches throughout the day. We will surely be returning. Thanks Cathy!

We recently stayed here during the week of the jazz festival. What a wonderful place. Lovely rooms, comfortable beds, and delicious breakfasts! Unlike other b&b’s the kitchen is always open to indulge in delightful treats or heat up your take-​away from any number of local places. Steps from the park, the elevated train or any number of restaurants and shops, you feel like a local — a pampered local. The manager is well versed in all the local establishments and makes herself available to the guests — even on her day off. We shall return.

My review is actually two reviews in one. My wife and I stayed at this bed and breakfast last weekend as a last getaway before our son is born. We stayed in the Venetian suite for two nights and Capone’s Cantina the final night. First, the bed and breakfast overall… it is beautiful. The service was great. The location is great. Onto the rooms. Our stay in the Venetian Suite was wonderful. The room has a really cool setup and has an outdoor sitting area right outside the bedroom. It also has direct access to the hot tub! The only complaint we had about this room was that the Wifi was not working properly at times and was very slow other times. I would rate this room 4.5 stars and would definitely stay there again.
However, our stay Capone’s Cantina was not quite so enjoyable. It is in the basement directly under the kitchen/​hang out area. The ceiling is absolutely not sound proof. We could hear every footstep and conversation that was being had above us. We were kept up until between 1 and 2 am because of this noise and were woken up by kitchen noise around 6 am. I would absolutely never stay in this room again. I would rate my stay in this room about 1.5 stars.
Overall, Cathy the service coordinator was a pleasure to deal with and was very accommodating and did offer us free bike rentals and a future discount due to our disappointing stay in Capone’s Cantina. I wish she would have refunded us the entire amount of our final night’s stay… it was that bad.

We cannot say enough about this place! This is our «Go To» place for our stay-​cation getaways. We have spent many nights here and have stayed in almost every room they have. There isn’t one that doesn’t rate a 10 in our book.
If you get a chance, this is a MUST STAY when visiting Chicago. There is truly no other place like this!

My husband and I stayed here for our honeymoon, June 2012 — our first stay at a B&B for both of us and wow were we pleased! Friendly staff, clean rooms, yummy breakfast daily and great area to explore! We never even went into downtown Chicago. We wandered through beautiful tree lined streets and gawked at the architecture of the homes. Tried some nearby restaurants/​pubs. We walked to the zoo one afternoon and walked to Wrigleyville most every day — location was divine!
The only downfalls were upon arrival we had no way to get into the locked gate and had to stand outside for 10 minutes calling for someone to let us in and the hot tub was not working at the time of our stay — things we were able to overlook in the grand scheme of our romantic stay. We have recommended this gem to many friends who are all eager to book a stay and we hope to return in the near future as well!

Villa D’ Citta is in a beautiful old building in the Lincoln Park area. The décor is nice (a bit formal, but it fits with the style of the building), and the staff is very friendly. The breakfast is solid (some items are prepared in advance for you, and some are do-​it-​yourself; I recommend making a waffle for yourself with the provided batter), and the panini maker is very handy. There’s also a courtyard and a hot tub, although as it turned out we didn’t use either one due to the weather and our schedule. Our third-​floor room was very quiet, and the bed was comfy. Cookies are made daily for the guests.
On the down-​side, the air conditioning was set too high throughout the property, especially in the bedrooms. And since there’s no thermostat in the room, you have to ask the staff to adjust it. The room itself had no table or chairs for writing or using the computer, the wi-​fi was slow, and the room was kind of rough around the edges. For example, there were exposed holes in the drywall where the TV wires/​cables came in, there were no shelves in the wall-​mounted cabinets, the bathroom tile had disintegrated in one spot, the bathroom door squeaked horribly, and in several places wood trim pieces were missing or broken. They also use cheap single-​ply toilet paper, which was kind of shocking for a high-​end B&B. In addition, there was no decaf coffee (even though we requested it the day before), and the OJ was from concentrate.
Overall, I’d rate them 3.5 stars. Not quite the top-​notch experience we’ve had elsewhere, but with some repairs here and there, and a few improved amenities, this could easily be a 4 star B&B.

I stayed here for two nights in the beginning of March in the Venetian room. The location of the Villa is perfect. There is public transportation a short walk away, plenty of great stores around to browse, and also nice bars with weekday deals around the corner.
We loved the walk out to the hot tub and patio that the Venetian room offers. The B&B was in great condition and very clean! We also had the opportunity to talk with one of the other guests one night in the kitchen/​tv area which was very nice.
This is a great B&B and there is a reason that it has such a high rating on Unilocal

This place is truly a gem. We had the whole villa to ourselves as a friend rented it for her birthday celebration. We had no complaints whatsoever… the place is immaculate, Ralph and his staff is extremely helpful, and the location is great (Lincoln Park). The rooms are spacious and have all the amenities you need. Very comfy beds. And the jacuzzi… well, need I say more??? We are already making plans to go back next year!

This place was absolutely amazing!
The old georgian style B&B has really been updated and turned into one the most beautiful places I’ve ever stayed. We stayed in the Milan Suite and it was a great place to sleep after a night of Lou Malnati’s and Blue Man Group (both within walking distance).
The service was great. We got the wrong key for our room originally, and the caretaker quickly exchanged keys and personally went upstairs to verify it was the right one this time. After Blue Man Group, we returned to the B&B and stayed up late in the downstairs living area in front of the fire drinking and laughing. We could not find the TV remote, and when the caretaker came through, he offered to find a replacement.
In the morning, we took our time getting up, and went downstairs for breakfast.
Breakfast was DIY, with all the fixings all ready to go (i.e. Belgium waffle batter was already pre-​mixed and measured out to just pour on the waffle maker). We made ourselves breakfast with one other couple in this large beautiful kitchen and then packed up and checked out with no issue.

Great place!

Villa D’ Citta is a Beautiful little b&b. If you don’t know where to look for it you wont find it. It’s hidden pretty well in a nice cute Lincoln park neighborhood. But once inside you’ll be in awe of how spacious and beautiful the place is. There are 6 rooms each distinct and luxourious. I spent some time there for a friend’s birthday party and we had a blast. Not only were the accommodations wonderful, clean, and beautiful but I felt safe and welcomed by the staff and others who were staying there. There was a serious family vibe. And not in a «somebody please get your children» way that I feel in a lot of places I stay. I know some people may be turned off by this next point but I loved it. You get to (have to) cook your own food! They will put whatever u want in the fridge and you cook it. How cool is that! Best part is someone else comes by and cleans up after you! For those of you who don’t cook there are a pleathora of restaurants and bars close by so even if they won’t cook for you another place within walking distance will. All in all I loved this place and I can’t wait to go back!

Great place to stay in Chicago! Beautiful bed & breakfast in Lincoln park next to hundreds of bars clubs and music venues. The staff was extremely hospitable and welcoming. (not stuck up) the kitchen was amazing and open to everyone in the B&B.

The building is gorgeous and really a treat to see. However, the service could have certainly been better. For example, they’ve got this absolutely beautiful kitchen and represent that there are provisions for guests to make their own gourmet breakfast, however all there was were 2 day old donuts, FROM concentrate OJ, some eggs and bread. Where were the wonderful pastries and muffins they suggested? Fruit? Juice that is at least as good as what I already stock in my own fridge?
Also, when we got there we were hoping to take a nap, but they had «just installed» a surround sound system and wanted to «test» it. Well, do they really need to test the system at full volume for half an hour while we’re trying to take a nap? I imagine they can confirm the system works by simply watching it at normal volume so it’s not like the speakers are also set up next to our bed.
Again, very beautiful. Would even consider trying again. But, rather disappointed because the service level did not near to match the setting.