W Chicago Lakeshore
A Zen water wall and “Leave me alone”, rather than “Do not disturb” signs are indications of the W’s hipper take on the hotel experience. The modern guest rooms have lovely views, as does the rooftop lounge, Whiskey Sky.
644 N. Lake Shore Dr
312943 9200
www.whotels.com
Wheeler Mansion
An immaculate 11-room hotel, this 130-year-old mansion is known for its great attention to detail. Soak up the lavish artwork, period features, and antique furniture, or take it easy in the tranquil garden.
2020 S. Calumet Ave
312 945 2020
www.wheelermansion.com
House of Blues Hotel
This amazing hotel is much more than just somewhere to lay your head. A golden Buddha welcomes guests, and the atmospheric Kaz Bar has a Moroccan theme. State-of-the-art rooms offer hi-tech entertainment and eclectic decor.
333 N. Dearborn St.
312 245 0333
www.houseofblues.com
W Chicago City Center
This hotel is trendy yet traditional, with comfy couches and board games in the lobby. Guest room decor is inspired by 1940s Hollywood glamor, with chaises lounges and ostrich-leather headboards.
172 W. Adams St.
312 332 1200
Hotel Monaco
Most of the luxe rooms in this stylish 14-story hotel feature window seats (a.k.a “secluded meditation stations”), while the spirit is further calmed by aromatherapy oils in the bathrooms. Pep things up in the Party Like a Rock Star Suite, complete with jukebox and Jacuzzi tub.
225 N. Wabash Ave
312 960 8500
www.monaco-chicago.com
Hotel Blake
This hotel contained printing presses before ever housing people. Now a National Historic Landmark, it offers large, light rooms. Savor Midwestern delicacies at the award-winning Custom House restaurant.
500 S. Dearborn St.
312 986 1234
www.printersrow.hyatt.com
Crowne Plaza Silversmith
Built in 1897, this beautiful building incorporates both Romanesque Revival and Arts and Crafts styles. The large guest rooms have Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired furniture, high ceilings, and large windows. A complimentary dessert hour is offered Monday through Thursday for in-house guests.
10 S. Wabash Ave.
312 372 7696
www.crowneplaza.com
Hard Rock Hotel
This extravagant 381-room, musically themed hotel occupies the former Carbide and Carbon building – an Art Deco creation of 1929. Piped music and memorabilia are everywhere, and rooms are stylish but fun.
230 N. Michigan Ave.
312 345 1000
www.hardrock.com
Hotel Allegro
Here, designer Cheryl Rowley has combined classic Art Deco features with contemporary colors and textures to great effect at this musically themed hotel. Complimentary wine is a standard nightly offering for guests. Fresh and fun.
171 W. Randolph St.
312 236 0123
www.hotelallegrochicago.com
Gold Coast Guest House B&B
This 1873 town house makes a pleasant change from the large hotels, with just four individually decorated rooms. Guests are welcome to use the comfortable sitting room and ivy-walled garden.
113 W. Elm St.
312 337 0361
www.bbchicago.com
Some budget accommodations offer weekday evening receptions with complimentary refreshments.
Best Western Hawthorne Terrace
Warm and inviting sums up this 59-room hotel. An outdoor terrace overlooks the Lake View area, and guests can also use a small exercise room with sauna and whirlpool. Continental breakfast is included.
3434 N. Broadway
1 773 244 3434
www.hawthorneterrace.com
Days Inn Lincoln Park North
This hotel is Chicago’s highest-rated Days Inn. Free passes to the fitness center next door are part of the deal when you stay, as well as a continental breakfast and free wi-fi throughout the hotel.
644 W. Diversey Pkwy
1 773 525 7010
www.lpndaysinn.com
Belmont City Suites
A favorite of gangsters and mob bosses during Prohibition, this cozy, refurbished hotel now stands in the center of what makes Lakeview popular. Steps from Boys Town’s Halsted Strip, this is a great choice for those who like city nightlife.
933 W. Belmont Ave
773 404 3400
www.cityinns.com
Embassy Suites Chicago: Downtown Lakefront
The impressive 13-story Sky Lobby offers a great place to unwind, with its soaring atrium. Glass- sided elevators whisk guests to suites with amenities that include high-speed Internet access and microwaves. Full American breakfast is also included.
511 N. Columbus Dr
1 888 903 8884
www.chicagoembassy.com
The Inn at Lincoln Park
This hotel’s Tudor-style exterior, Victorian lobby, and wagon-wheel trim are best described as eclectic. And while the rooms are definitely no-frills, the complimentary breakfast with views of Lincoln Park is a plus.
601 W. Diversey Pkwy
1 773 348 2810
Homewood Suites by Hilton
The two-room suites in this great value hotel all have fully equipped kitchens, as well as living rooms with extra queen-size sofa beds. Use of the 19th-floor indoor pool and the fitness center all add to your stay here.
40 E. Grand Ave
312 644 2222
www.homewoodsuiteschicago.com
Hilton Garden Inn
Each of this hotel’s functional and spacious 357 rooms offers a large desk, complimentary high-speed Internet access, and many other amenities. Six corner suites offer the perfect setup for families and groups of friends: the hotel also has a pool and gym.
10 E.Grand Ave
312 595 0000
www.hiltongardeninn.com
Hampton Inn & Suites
This centrally located, family-friendly hotel offers two-room suites – with fully equipped kitchens – as well as many standard guest rooms. Bonuses include the fitness facility, indoor pool, complimentary breakfast buffet, and daily newspaper.
33 W. Illinois St.
312 832 0330
www.hamptoninn.com
Red Roof Inn Chicago
This is a great option for budget-minded travelers. Rooms at this centrally located inn are small, but they have all the essentials. A branch of the Coco Pazzo restaurant chain is on site.
162 E. Ontario St.
312 787 3580
www.redroof.com
Hostelling International Chicago
This place is great value if you don’t mind sleeping in a basic dormitory with local students, and you don’t need to be a member in order to stay here. The facility includes lounges, fully equipped kitchens, and bed linen.
24 E. Congress Pkwy
312 360 0300
www.hichicago.org
Unless otherwise stated, all hotels accept credit cards, have private bathrooms, air con, non-smoking rooms, and rooms with DA
Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers
The large, stylish guest rooms here offer fantastic lake, city, or river views. The hotel also has its own business center, boat dock, health club, and five restaurants. Popular with conventioneers.
301 E. North Water St.
312 464 1000
www.sheratonchicago.com
Westin Chicago River North
This sleek, four-star venue is home to a state-of-the-art Executive Business Center, fitness facility, and smoke-free guest rooms featuring the comfortable Westin Heavenly Bed.
320 N. Dearborn Ave
312 744 1900
www.westinrivernorth.com
Hyatt Regency McCormick Place
Linked by a connecting walkway to McCormick Place convention center, the basic but modern rooms of the 32-story Hyatt Regency are an attractive stopover for conventioneers. The hotel also has a fitness facility.
2233 S. Martin Luther King Dr
312 567 1234
www.mccormickplace.hyatt.com
Embassy Suites Hotel O’Hare-Rosemont
This hotel’s seven-story garden atrium makes a pleasant retreat from the hustle and bustle of the nearby convention center and airport. Suites have all the necessary facilities; cooked breakfasts and an airport shuttle are complimentary.
5500 N. River Rd., Rosemont
1 847 678 4000
www.embassyohare.com
Swissôtel
Rising up where the Chicago River and Lake Michigan meet is this dramatic glass-and-steel creation. Oversized guest rooms contain every convenience for the business traveller and provide stellar views of the city.
323 E. Wacker Dr
312 565 0565
www.swissotel.com
Hyatt Regency Chicago
A lobby full of greenery and fountains welcomes guests into this, the biggest hotel in the Hyatt chain. Although all guest rooms offer high speed Internet access, you can opt for a “Business Plan” upgrade to obtain more specific benefits during your stay.
151 E. Wacker Dr
312 565 1234
www.hyatt.com
Chicago Marriott Downtown
This 46-story hotel’s contemporary rooms are designed to cater to every business need. Guests can also enjoy the hotel’s five restaurants and lounges, or its on-site pool and fitness center.
540 N. Michigan Ave
312 836 0100
www.marriott.com
Embassy Suites Hotel Chicago Downtown
The lofty atrium here is filled with plants, birds, and fountains; the two-room suites are spacious and well-equipped; service is personal; and cooked breakfasts plus other perks are included.
600 N. State St.
312 943 3800
www.embassysuites.com
Courtyard by Marriott Chicago Downtown
Bright, modern rooms with high speed Internet access, a spacious work area, and an extra sofa-bed make this centrally located hotel a popular choice among leisure and business travelers alike.
30 E. Hubbard St.
312 329 2500
www.courtyard.com
Hilton Chicago O’Hare Airport
The only hotel actually on airport grounds (conveniently linked to airport terminals via underground walkways) offers an enhanced business center, providing state-of-the-art telecommunications and multimedia conference facilities. Rooms are well sound-proofed.
1 773 686 8000
www.hilton.com
