Review: Longman & Eagle

How did it strike you on arrival?
Hipster crash pad above one of the buzziest restaurants in emerging Logan Square. Rough-hewn elements like exposed brick and wood-plank walls, and organic touches like hanging terrariums, make it feel like your starter apartment in the city.

What’s the crowd like?
Curious explorers eager to get off the beaten path.

The good stuff: Tell us about your room.
Of the six rooms with randomly assigned numbers, the medium-sized No. 13 stands out with a collaged wall, wood floor, and simple desk. The furnishings are simple, but the extras are ample.

We’re craving some deep, restorative sleep. They got us?
Fine.

How about the little things, like mini bar, or shower goodies. Any of that worth mentioning?
Here's where Longman & Eagle excels. Many of the rooms come with vintage tape decks and homemade mixed tapes. There's a great selection of dog-eared books to peruse, often by local authors or about local subjects. I would swipe the rope-dangling terrarium.

Please tell us the bathroom won’t let us down.
White subway tiled walk-in shower. Loved the terrarium hanging above the vanity in the room.

Maybe the most important topic of all: Wi-Fi. What’s the word?
Good and included.

Staff: If you could award one a trophy, who gets it, and why?
The bartenders tend to treat guests with special attention when they show up at the restaurant.

Anything stand out about other services and features? Whether it’s childcare, gyms, spas, even parking—whatever stuck with you.
Guests get wooden chips to trade in for liquor at the whiskey-centric bar. The restaurant below, Longman & Eagle, is a dining must in a neighborhood filled with excellent competitors. But make a reservation; it's not easy to get in.

What was most memorable—or heartbreaking—about your stay?
Remember, you're sleeping above a popular bar; expect some noise, especially on weekends.

Bottom line: worth it, and why?
Excellent value for funky rooms in an interesting neighborhood to explore.