Des Plaines, IL

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Des Plaines
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Where to stay in Des Plaines

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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.

Oakton
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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.

Norma
Congress Plaza Hotel

Congress Plaza Hotel

3.5 out of 5
520 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL
$116 nightly
The price is $136 total per night from Nov 24 to Nov 25
$136 total
Nov 24 - Nov 25
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Chicago. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.8/10 Good! (9,592 reviews)
From the moment we walked in the security was very friendly and helpful the first front desk attendant was amazing her name was Jasmine she was incredibly sweet helped us the best she could when we came back to do an early check-in the second person who helped us was incredibly rude service was terrible ...

Reviewed on Oct 26, 2025

Congress Plaza Hotel
Holiday Inn Chicago Dwtn - The Mart by IHG

Holiday Inn Chicago Dwtn - The Mart by IHG

3 out of 5
350 West Wolf Point Plaza, Building 2, Chicago, IL
$120 nightly
The price is $141 total per night from Nov 24 to Nov 25
$141 total
Nov 24 - Nov 25
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Chicago. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,958 reviews)
The room was very nice and clean. The bed was really comfortable. Staff was very helpful and the restaurant was excellent. Definitely would stay here again.

Reviewed on Oct 20, 2025

Holiday Inn Chicago Dwtn - The Mart by IHG
Warwick Allerton - Chicago

Warwick Allerton - Chicago

4 out of 5
701 North Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL
$101 nightly
The price is $119 total per night from Nov 24 to Nov 25
$119 total
Nov 24 - Nov 25
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Chicago. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,926 reviews)
I loved that building and location. The staff was friendly and helpful.

Reviewed on Oct 24, 2025

Warwick Allerton - Chicago
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

Sentral Michigan Avenue

4 out of 5
808 SOUTH MICHIGAN AVENUE, Chicago, IL
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly aparthotel in Chicago. Enjoy a 24-hour fitness center, valet parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests ...
9/10 Wonderful! (963 reviews)
Exactly as all positive reviews on line. Spacious; Quiet; have washing and drying machines/microwave etc; marvellous view of the lake (esp dawn). Great value for money. Not in CBD but easy to get UBER or taxi (often cheaper than Uber - just walk 50 meters to Hilton).

Reviewed on Oct 23, 2025

Sentral Michigan Avenue
Kasa Magnificent Mile Chicago

Kasa Magnificent Mile Chicago

4 out of 5
One Superior Place, Chicago, IL
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Chicago. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (586 reviews)
The place looks really nice

Reviewed on Oct 25, 2025

Kasa Magnificent Mile Chicago
Level Chicago – Old Town

Level Chicago – Old Town

4 out of 5
1140 North Wells Street, Chicago, IL
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly aparthotel in Chicago. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (370 reviews)
We booked a two-bedroom corner suite which was very spacious (especially the kitchen/living room area), and we had very good view of the old town overlooking from the big porch. The location of the hotel was pretty nice, only 15 min to Michigan Avenue. However, a few things were disappointing: 1) ...

Reviewed on Oct 22, 2025

Level Chicago – Old Town
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.

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Reviews of Des Plaines

3.9
Guest rating
5 - Excellent
111
5 - Excellent 26%
4 - Good
201
4 - Good 46%
3 - Okay
99
3 - Okay 23%
2 - Disappointing
15
2 - Disappointing 3%
1 - Terrible
8
1 - Terrible 2%

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Highly recommend this hotel

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

Close to the airport

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

I love des plaines! I used to live here!

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Its a good place to visit.. close to everywhere...i love there is a casino

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

We had dinner at the Hoop and Fiddle in Park Ridge. Lively and fun, with good pub food.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Ok

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