The Best Hotels Near Chicago
Despite the cultural and culinary draws of downtown Chicago, you might find yourself in need of a hotel in a quiet neighbourhood outside the city. Perhaps you want to be close to the airport, or fancy a cheaper hotel when prices inflate during one of the city’s famous festivals. Whatever your reason, you may be surprised to discover that many of Chicago’s suburbs merit a visit in their own right. Here’s our pick of the area’s best hotels.
1. Hilton Chicago O’Hare Airport
Suite Hotel, Chain Hotel, Luxury
Do you have an early flight? If so, spend the night at O’Hare International Airport’s only hotel, packed with amenities that ensure a restful night. Sweat away stress in the enormous fitness center loaded with free weights and machines, or pursue a more tranquil form of relaxation in the Nordic-style sauna. Multiple dining options include Andiamo, specializing in Italian-American comfort food, and the Gaslight Club, offering aged steak, seafood, cocktails, scotch and more.
2. Hampton Inn and Suites Chicago/Mt Prospect
Chain Hotel, Luxury
More budget-friendly than the Hilton Chicago O’Hare Airport but still within 10mi (16km) of O’Hare, this chic hotel sits within the Randhurst Village lifestyle center. On your doorstep are the AMC Cinema, brand-name shops, restaurants and wellness centers. However, you won’t need to leave the hotel to work up a sweat, as it has a fitness room and a swimming pool.
3. Hotel Versey Days Inn by Wyndham Chicago
Hotel
Renovated in 2017, this boutique hotel is close to the action – within a 30-minute subway ride to Millennium Park – but suburban enough to offer a different side of Chicago to repeat visitors. The decor plays up the Versey’s alternative roots with rock-inspired murals and vintage memorabilia – an offbeat vibe that continues as you step onto the streets of surrounding Boystown, America’s oldest official LGBTQ neighborhood.
4. Springhill Suites by Marriott Bolingbrook
Suite Hotel
Families and festival-goers with a car can escape the city at this three-star hotel in the quiet suburb of Bolingbrook. While the attractions of Chicago’s Museum Campus are just a 35-minute drive away, the surrounding area also has its charms, including the upmarket Promenade Bolingbrook shopping center, the Route 66 Raceway and Waterfall Glen Forest Preserve. Fuel up before heading out with complimentary breakfast at the hotel.
5. The Guesthouse Hotel
Bed and Breakfast
Set among the Swedish bakeries and artisanal shops of Andersonville, the Guesthouse Hotel welcomes the independent guest – suites contain full-size kitchens for preparing meals. Wash it down with a craft beer from one of the area’s many breweries before catching a late-night show at the Chicago Magic Lounge. If you’d prefer a quieter evening, grab a book from the wood-paneled library.
6. Holiday Inn Chicago North Shore
Suite Hotel, Chain Hotel
Renovated in 2019, this three-star hotel sits opposite the subway station, granting access to the Chicago city center within one hour. However, the Skokie area has its own appeal. Catch live jazz at the Skokie Theatre, shop at Nordstrom and Bloomingdale’s at Westfield Old Orchard, or tee off at multiple golf courses. Traveling with a canine companion? You’re in luck. Also, kids under the age of 18, who share a room with their parents, can expect to stay for free.
7. Super 8 by Wyndham Bridgeview/Chicago Area
Suite Hotel
Just 10mi (16km) from Chicago Midway International Airport, this two-star hotel is ideally situated for budget travelers who seek a modest but comfortable stay before their flight. Close by is SeatGeek Stadium (formerly Toyota Park), host to concerts and other events. If you’re staying longer, the cultural draws of central Chicago are a 30-minute drive away.
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