Chicago – Streetsmart – Stylish Stays, Budget Sleeps, Business-Friendly Stays

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Stylish Stays

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

  7. 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.

  8. 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.

  9. 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.

  10. 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.



Budget Sleeps


Some budget accommodations offer weekday evening receptions with complimentary refreshments.



  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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

  6. 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.




    Homewood Suites

  7. 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.




    Lobby, Hilton Garden Inn

  8. 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.

  9. 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.

  10. 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.


Business-Friendly Stays


Unless otherwise stated, all hotels accept credit cards, have private bathrooms, air con, non-smoking rooms, and rooms with DA



  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

  7. 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.

  8. 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.




    View of Atrium, Embassy Suites Chicago Downtown

  9. 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.

  10. 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.

    O’Hare Airport