Just what we needed
We liked the Inn at Lincoln Park for several reasons. First, it is ideally located for our needs. Second, it actually has a parking lot. Yes, it is first come, first served. But during our stay there was only one evening when the lot was full. I hope that remains the case when we visit again. The staff is great; friendly, welcoming, helpful and willing to take care of anything you need. Loved the microwave and small refrigerator in the room! Our room was small, sure. But when we closed our eyes to go to sleep we did not notice the size. I read that the hotel was scheduled to undergo a renovation beginning in January 2012; our room must not have made the list because the bathroom had issues. The wall tiles in the shower were cracked along a line midway all around the shower. The crack had been patched a long time ago but has not seen renovation - yet. The tub fixtures also were quirky, with the low water pressure you would expect from an older hotel like this one. But the shower was adequate and water temperature and pressure were satisfactory for us. More picky clientele might expect better. 
We were not fond of the bed. Firm is one thing, but this one was unusual in a way we cannot describe. Okay for one night or two, but not for an extended stay. The mattress, at least, should be replaced. Finally the TV set had a serious problem with sound, but I suspect not the fault of the TV itself or the hotel, but rather the cable or satellite company that serves the hotel. 
Not that we watched that much TV, but on some Chicago channels the sound would start normally then trail off to a level that could not be heard over the air conditioner fan. Wait a few minutes for another segment to start, or a commercial break and the same thing happened. Very annoying. This was not the case on HBO or a few other channels. One of the worst was the Weather Channel and at times WGN and WLS. Very inconsistent, very annoying - but as I wrote, I think blame goes to the media provider, not the hotel. We included this observation in a note to the hotel as we checked out. And yes, we will stay here again. Convenience and overall amenities will bring us back.