The prperty still looks fresh, and the surrounding area has really improved!
I stayed in this property several years ago after it received a much needed remodel. The property looks very fresh, in fact it could have received another updated since my last visit. This is the new euro style Crowne Plaza motif. I was upgraded to the executive floor and the corner suite was beyond my expectations. The view of Chicago skyline was wonderful. 
All the amenities you would expect at a newer Crowne Plaza, robes in the closet, modern clean furniture and large flat screen TV’s. The bed was a bit harder than most Crowne Plaza’s, usually they have those wonderful pillow top beds, not here unfortunately. But the Linens were first class, and the towels soft. The shower even though it was a bath/shower combo, was very nice with ample pressure and hot water. 
The service was very good, but I get the feeling that it is slightly less if you have an issue, might just be Chicago, or the management. But if there are no issues, it’s very pleasant service. My observation is from listening to others at the front desk. 
The property is adjacent to the Dan Ryan freeway. When on the balcony it is very noisy on a Friday night. But the sliding window is very effective and one might not know they were near a freeway. This leads me to believe that much of the noise in most hotels come through the wall air conditioner, which this property does not have. It has a much better central built in fan system. 
Parking is very expensive for being this far from the loop. As of Mar 2012 it is $36 per day for valet parking. There is no self park. A good tip for the cost conscious is to park just to the north of the Walgreens adjacent to the property. Its only $6 per day on Saturday and Sunday. Less than a 100 yard walk. 
The surrounding area is much improved. It is called Greek Town and has many Greek restaurants. Many offer open windows, one even has a retractable roof. Within 4 city blocks there is traditional Chicago pizza. I observed several woman walking alone at night in the area indicating that it is much safer then it was just a few years ago. The area is now home to several new upscale apartments and is flanked on the north and south side by a Walgreens and Dominick’s stores. It is close enough to the loop to walk safely (1/2 mile), or a easy taxi ride. But if you get in late on a Friday or are there on business there is ample food choices nearby without a car. 
Its my new choice when the Miracle Mile properties are sold out.