Des Plaines, IL
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Oakton
The restaurants and shopping are a few reasons travelers visit Oakton. Though there aren't many top sights in the neighborhood, you can visit Lake Park and Allstate Arena, a few notable attractions nearby.
Downtown Des Plaines
Downtown Des Plaines might not have many top sights, but Allstate Arena and Rivers Casino are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Norma
Norma is well-liked for its restaurants and shopping. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, Lake Park and Allstate Arena are some interesting sights nearby to check out.

Congress Plaza Hotel
520 South Michigan Avenue Chicago IL
$149 nightly
The price is $177 total per night from Jul 1 to Jul 2
$177 total
Jul 1 - Jul 2
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Chicago. Enjoy 2 restaurants, 2 bars/lounges, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...

Omni Chicago Hotel
676 N Michigan Ave Chicago IL
$181 nightly
The price is $215 total per night from Jul 5 to Jul 6
$215 total
Jul 5 - Jul 6
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Chicago. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,822 reviews)
"Quiet room, with plenty of space to relax. Great location on the Mag Mile. Breakfast cost was very high and there are other smaller neighborhood breakfast spots to go to. Bar/lounge was great. Did not eat there for dinner but menu looked good."
Reviewed on Jun 30, 2026

Hilton Chicago/Magnificent Mile Suites
198 E Delaware Pl Chicago IL
$160 nightly
The price is $190 total per night from Jul 6 to Jul 7
$190 total
Jul 6 - Jul 7
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Chicago. Enjoy a fitness center, valet parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (4,488 reviews)
"The shower was awful. The curtain wouldn’t fully close on either end due to the rod slanting upwards which led to water getting everywhere on the floor. The water pressure was also terrible and"
Reviewed on Jun 30, 2026
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Sentral Michigan Avenue
808 SOUTH MICHIGAN AVENUE Chicago IL
Book a stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Chicago. Enjoy a 24-hour fitness center, valet parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,200 reviews)
"The view was beautiful but the 500 security deposit that wasn't discovered until checkout wasn't the best"
Reviewed on Jun 29, 2026

Kasa Magnificent Mile Chicago
One Superior Place Chicago IL
Stay at this aparthotel in Chicago. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (806 reviews)
"Very nice and clean"
Reviewed on Jun 29, 2026

The Gem Museum Suites
1555 Oak Avenue Evanston IL
Book a stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Evanston. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Grosse Point Lighthouse ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (148 reviews)
"2 bedroom apartment with kitchen with everything in, washer/dryer combo in unit, very clean rooms, comfy beds, everything was beyond expectations, highly recommended"
Reviewed on Jun 26, 2026
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Stay near popular Des Plaines attractions
Things to do

Chicago: Navy Pier Centennial Wheel Ticket
$25
per adult
88% of travellers recommend

Wendella's 90-min Chicago River Architecture Tour
$41
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
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