The Best Hotels to Book Near the Chicagoland Speedway, Illinois

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The Drake Oak Brook is hot, fine, bling
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Philipp Meier
27 September 2021
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Nascar fans will know all about Chicagoland, a 1.5mi (2.4km) tri-oval racetrack, home to roaring cars and the whiff of burning rubber. But its hometown of Joliet is worth a look, too, self-styled as the Crossroads of Mid-America for its links to both Route 66 and the Illinois Waterway. Whether you’ve got a need for speed, or are here for a history lesson, these nearby hotels will make the perfect pit-stop – bookable via Culture Trip.

The Champagne Lodge

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We don’t envy the interior design team of this quirky all-suites hotel, just off Route 66. With so many angles to handle, just finding your way to the bathroom requires a PhD in trigonometry. That said, it makes for a memorable and luxurious stay, with every suite featuring a whirlpool, fireplace and spacious walk-in shower. Natural materials across the stone cladding, leather bedheads and rich wood trims ramp up the luxe feel even further.

Hotel Arista

Hotel Arista
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OK, so it’s a 45-minute drive south from this Naperville hotel to the Speedway, but we reckon that once you check into your room you’ll agree it’s worth it. Already spacious and elegant, with honey-colored wood headboards, flashes of chrome and teal-tiled bathrooms, there are cute design features that take it up a notch, such as window seats and mirrors with built-in TVs. You’ll also get a lip-smackingly good espresso at its Lavazza Cafe, downstairs.

EVEN Hotel Chicago

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EVEN Hotel Chicago
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This pet-friendly hotel near Tinley Park Convention Center is all about helping you stay in prime racing condition. Its on-site restaurant, Cork & Kale, does superfood smoothies and balanced meals made with locally sourced ingredients, while in-room fitness equipment and on-demand workout channels will keep you on your toes. Rooms themselves feel more suited to a spa than a hotel, with their bright white-and-grey decor, aromatherapy-inspired bathroom products and Keurig coffee maker.

The Drake Oak Brook, Autograph Collection

The Drake Oak Brook, Autograph Collection
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Anyone who’s stayed at this hotel’s central Chicago sibling will know what to expect from the Drake brand. For those who haven’t, you’re in for a treat. Even standard rooms here are a masterclass in elegance, with paneled walls, a restrained color palette (creamy neutrals in standard rooms; warm greys in premiums and suites) and sumptuous fabrics – the burnt orange velvet bedheads and bed frames are to die for. As for extras, how about Peloton bikes in the fitness center and in-room spa services?

La Banque Hotel

La Banque Hotel
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You want opulence? La Banque is a vault of it. Rooms with contemporary four-poster beds, grey flock wallpaper and marble-clad bathrooms are as suave as a James Bond dinner suit. There’s more downstairs, too, with the lobby lounge decked out with velvet sofas and armchairs, contemporary artwork and stylish light fixtures that nod to the building’s art deco heritage. There’s even a fitness center rigged up in what was once a bank vault, so you can get ripped or die trying.

Hotel Indigo Naperville Riverwalk

Hotel Indigo Naperville Riverwalk
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Another Naperville number, this boutique hotel is just steps from the leafy Riverwalk Park where, when it snows, the whole town turns out to speed down its sledding hill. It’s beautiful in the summertime, too, when there’s no better way to enjoy it than with a cocktail from the hotel’s rooftop bar. In fact, you’ll feel a part of the community even if you don’t venture out, with artwork from local artists on the walls and antique touches nodding to Naperville history.

Sophy Hyde Park

A double bed and a cushioned sofa on a patterned rug in an ensuite bedroom at Sophy Hyde Park
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Be it the futuristically shaped chandeliers, the striking mirrors in the restaurant, or the paintings in the suites, artful design is a signature of this boutique hotel. The rooms and suites are super-spacious, fit with hardwood floors, quality carpets, premium bedding, and padded headboards. White and earth tones make for an effortlessly cozy atmosphere, while downstairs you’ll find a gym, lounge bar and business center.

Harrah's Joliet Hotel & Casino

Harrah's Joliet Hotel & Casino
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With the star crowning Harrah’s name, this casino hotel between the riverfront and Rialto Square Theatre radiates glamor right off the bat. Comfy lobby couches and a fireplace invite you to linger, while patterned carpets and wood tones exude a retro vibe that continues through to the guest bathrooms, with wooden accents and gold-framed mirrors. On a winning streak? Step away from the table, and get your daily steps in at the hotel’s fitness center.

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