Benedictine
Bed and Breakfast
Monastery of the Holy Cross

What better place for peace and quiet than a bed and breakfast located on the grounds of a Catholic monastery? Such is the thinking behind the Benedictine Bed and Breakfast, a plush apartment loft that allows guests to commune with the monks who inhabit Chicago, Illinois' Monastery of the Holy Cross and enjoy the sights and sounds of the city on the lake.

The bed and breakfast is actually tucked away in a renovated area of this unique urban monastery, which consists of buildings that date back to the late 19th century. Although it may at first seem rather odd that the Benedictine monks chose to locate in a bustling urban center, it makes perfect sense to them. They migrated here to wage spiritual battle against crime, poverty, homelessness, alienation, and indifference. It is also logical they would open a bed and breakfast. After all, monks consider hospitality to be sacred and have been warmly welcoming travelers for centuries.

Lodging accommodations at The Benedictine Bed and Breakfast, an air-conditioned seven-room loft apartment, include two bedrooms with double beds, a kitchenette, breakfast room, living room, and bath. Business travellers will appreciate the study with telephone (including data port and free local calls) and fax machine. Other amenities include TV/VCR, a private entrance, and off-street parking in a gated and locked lot.

Enjoy a deluxe continental breakfast lovingly prepared by the monks from scratch, and a complimentary newspaper and fresh fruit basket welcome you to the new day.

The many sites and attractions of Chicago extend an open invitation no matter what the hour. In fact, the monastery is just 15 minutes from downtown and the famous Magnificent Mile and Gold Coast. Of course, Chicago is also known for its great museums, universities, and cultural centers and is home to four major sports franchises. Other points of interest include Navy Pier, McCormick Place, the McCormick Convention Centers, and Lake Michigan with all its many beaches.