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Deposits
We require a valid Visa or MasterCard to guarantee your reservation. We will not charge your card until you arrive
or fail to adhere to the cancellation policy. Lacking a credit card, we will accept a check for the deposit.
Cancellation
More than 7 days' notice: no charge.
2 to 7 days' notice: one night's charge.
Less than 2 days' notice: up to 2 days charged.
All charges are waived if the room is rebooked by another guest.
Check-In/Check-Out
Check-in time is 3:00 p.m.
Whenever possible you are welcome to check in early. This depends on if and when we have prior guests checking
out. On an early check-in, we may still be completing the housekeeping. You are always welcome to drop off your
luggage before your official check-in.
Check-out time is 12:00 noon.
Whenever possible, we are happy to grant a later check-out time. This depends on if and when we have new guests
checking in, and we do need time to do the housekeeping. You are always welcome to leave your luggage for later
pick-up.
Children
We strive to provide an exceptional environment for guests of all ages, and children are welcome in China Doll
II and III. When a child is an "extra guest" beyond those included in the standard nightly rate, a per-night
extra-guest charge of $20 applies. We will gladly provide a crib or high chair upon request, as well as safety
gates for the stairways, step stools for bathroom vanities, and an assortment of games, toys, and children's DVDs.
Pets
Pets are welcome in China Doll II and III. Our only request is that dogs be kept off the beds and out of the garden.
We are happy to provide a large, plush doggie bed, food and water dishes, and for our more active canine friends,
a portable kennel upon request for when you have to leave your pet alone inside the apartment. There is a $10 per
night surcharge for each pet.
If you are concerned about lingering allergens from prior visitors, upon request, we will steam clean the carpets
before you arrive. Please let us know in advance if you will want this free service.
Smoking
We regret that we can not allow smoking indoors, but you are completely welcome to smoke outdoors on the deck or
in the garden.
Housekeeping
We will check and restock the kitchen every couple of days. There is a supply of fresh towels and linens in each
apartment. We will provide weekly housekeeping and linen service. If you can provide a note from your mother swearing
that she changed your sheets more frequently, we will gladly live up to your mother's standards.
Laundry Equipment
Please help yourself to the laundry machines located in the basement, and feel free to use the laundry supplies.
To keep up with the volume of sheets and towels, we frequently have the machines running and unattended. Do not
hesitate to move our loads out.
Laundry Hours:
Weekdays 9:00 am to 9:00 pm
Weekends 11:00 am to 9:00 pm
Parking
We provide guest passes for the neighborhood street parking zone.
Garage and lot parking are available for $10.00 per night per space and must be reserved in advance. Whenever possible, we will assign you a space right outside your unit,
although occasionally, due to prior booking or the size of your vehicle, you may be assigned a different space.
(Don't worry, all spaces are conveniently located within a one-block radius of the property.) Since not all available
spaces will accommodate larger vehicles, please be sure to tell us if you have a large vehicle, so we can assign
an appropriate parking space.
Public Transportation
To get around Chicago, a car can be unnecessary or even an expensive nuisance. Many guests simply choose to park
their vehicle for the duration of their stay, and instead use public transportation for day-to-day getting around.
China Doll is conveniently located a short walk from the Diversey Ave. (4 blocks) and Fullerton Ave. (5½
blocks) Brown Line train stops, ½ block from the #8 Halsted bus, and 2 blocks from either the #22 Clark
or #36 Broadway bus. You can purchase CTA visitor's passes at the airport or at www.TransitChicago.com, good for unlimited rides during the period
specified. Full fare is now $1.75 plus $0.25 per transfer, so for active travelers, the visitor's pass can be a
real bargain. Cabs are readily available everywhere and can even be a bargain compared to the cost of parking your
car when you venture downtown.
Health & Fitness
Two local health clubs, the Lincoln
Park Fitness Center (444
W. Fullerton Ave.) and the Multiplex
Club (3232 N. Halsted
St.), offer discounted day passes and short-term memberships for China Doll guests. Ask us for more details.
Breakfast Foods
We stock the kitchen with a nice variety of breakfast foods. Sorry, we do not cook for you, but we are pleased
to offer eggs, bacon, frozen sausage, several types of cereal, milk, several juices, yogurt, fresh fruit, bagels,
muffins, coffee, tea, cream cheese, butter, margarine, and several flavors of jam. If you have a milk preference,
please call ahead.
China Doll Guest House is pleased
to provide and recommend Aquasana high-quality filtered drinking water, a healthful and environmentally-friendly
alternative to bottled water. As our guest, you are entitled to a 20% discount on Aquasana equipment and filters.
Simply click on the banner above or use the discount code CHINA when ordering by Web or by phone.
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