The Best Hotels to Book in Joliet, Illinois

Staying at Harrah’s never feels like a roll of the dice. Book a room overlooking the Des Plaines River and you’ll feel as though you’ve hit the jackpot without ever touching the casino floor. Slots and table games are only an elevator ride away, but why restrict your fun to under the hotel’s roof? Step outside and you’ll be in the thick of downtown with restaurants, a river walk, and gambling-free fun ready to draw.

Race over to the Chicagoland Speedway in minutes from TownePlace Suites by Marriott. When you’re not putting the pedal to the metal to catch the cars at Route 66 Raceway, take it slow in this relaxed hotel. All suites have full kitchens and the In A Pinch marketplace is open 24/7, so you’ll never have to waste gas on frivolous drives to the store. This is also one of the top-ranked TownePlace Suites in the country, so expect to feel in the winner’s circle during your stay.

No need to crash on a dorm floor when visiting coeds at the colleges; stay at Hampton Inn and enjoy home-like conveniences without spending a fortune. Breakfast is free, and served in a space much less rambunctious than a college dining hall. Best of all, you won’t find red solo cups or riffraff around the indoor pool; just quiet chairs ideal for reading.

Requiring a residence en route to Rock Run Rookery? Holiday Inn & Suites will get you in and out before you can say that tongue twister five times fast. Not only will you slide into a smooth stay, but kids under 11 will dine for free at the on-site restaurant. You’ll much prefer the grown-up perks outside of the dining area, particularly if you’re fond of a heated indoor pool and hot tub, plus a fitness center with a yoga room.

If you’re the type that packs a swimsuit even when heading to Chicago in the dead of winter, then Residence Inn by Marriott is the place for you. This extended-stay hotel has the amenities you need to live easy for a few days, weeks or months, including suites with full kitchens and complimentary grocery delivery service. Free breakfasts and evening social hours will help lighten that grocery load, and as for your swim attire, Pelican Harbor Aquatic Park down the road is open all year long (if you don’t fancy the hotel’s warm indoor pool).

Hit a line drive to right field from Wingate by Wyndham and you’ll hit the home of the Joliet Slammers. Only 6mi (9.65km) from the DuPage Medical Group Field, this hotel in Joliet is a home run when it comes to value and convenience. Right off of I-80, you can be in your room with the speed of a fastball and back on the road as speedy as a no hitter. For a seventh inning stretch of sorts, the indoor pool and hot tub will give you a much needed gamebreak on your road trip. The accessibility features, such as pool lifts and sit-down showers, are unrivalled.

A joyful stay in a Joliet hotel is on the books at Home2 Suites. Curtains divide the bed area from your fully equipped kitchen, so you’ll sleep peacefully. And there’s plenty to smile about: free wifi, breakfast, pool sessions and so much more. What gets us grinning is this hotel’s proximity to Chicagoland but you might sport a smirk when you discover all of the shopping at the Louis Joliet Mall next door. Whatever gets your pearly whites peeking out, you’ll find it in these studio suites.

Consider La Quinta Inn & Suites a dry place to rest when you’re not paddling the DuPage River. The hotel is literally a beacon of sunshine off I-55, and the river is on the opposite side of the highway, but don’t lace up your boots if you need a little extra R&R. La Quinta is happy to provide you with a late check-out so you can get your water-logged clothes washed and dried at the laundry facilities.

No need to rush the final leg to Chicago; take a load off for the night at the Best Western Plus. This hotel in north Joliet is less than an hour from downtown Chi-town, so you’re good to savor every bite of the free breakfast (including the build-your-own breakfast sandwich). Take the time to repack your luggage properly as the coffee brews in your room. The Louis Joliet Mall is right across the street should you need something a little more stylish to wear when you arrive in the Windy City.