Des Plaines, IL

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City of Chicago USA, sunset colorful panorama skyline
Woman walking on the Des Plaines River Trail in autumn at Iroquois Woods in Park Ridge, Illinois
Man sitting at a picnic table at Axehead Lake in Des Plaines, Illinois with a pretty reflection
Rosemary S. Argus Friendship Park in Des Plaines Town of Illinois
A pair of geese rest by floating along the Des Plaines River in Joliet, Illinois.

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.

Downtown Des Plaines

Downtown Des Plaines might not have many top sights, but Lake Park and Allstate Arena 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

Congress Plaza Hotel

3.5 out of 5
520 South Michigan Avenue Chicago IL
$136 nightly
The price is $162 total per night from Jun 29 to Jun 30
$162 total
Jun 29 - Jun 30
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 ...
8/10 Very Good! (10,196 reviews)
"I will say this hotel was ok to stay in for a 4 day event. However, the air conditioning in the room barely worked and our room felt muggy and warm. It was the same case with the refrigerator, barely worked to keep things cold. The walls were paper thin and we could hear every conversation the room ..."

Reviewed on Jun 7, 2026

Congress Plaza Hotel
The Chicago Hotel Collection - Magnificent Mile

The Chicago Hotel Collection - Magnificent Mile

4 out of 5
166 E Superior Street Chicago IL
$154 nightly
The price is $183 total per night from Jun 28 to Jun 29
$183 total
Jun 28 - Jun 29
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this boutique hotel in Chicago. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,535 reviews)
"Very nice staff hotel was very clean and well maintained"

Reviewed on Jun 7, 2026

The Chicago Hotel Collection - Magnificent Mile
The Chicago Hotel Collection Ambassador Gold Coast

The Chicago Hotel Collection Ambassador Gold Coast

4 out of 5
1301 N State Pkwy Chicago IL
$157 nightly
The price is $186 total per night from Jul 2 to Jul 3
$186 total
Jul 2 - Jul 3
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Chicago. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour fitness center, and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,564 reviews)
"No water sold in the hotel. Instead they tried to upsell me in a package that I didn’t need. Think you need to change that policy. Our entire group of 4 rooms were disappointed."

Reviewed on Jun 7, 2026

The Chicago Hotel Collection Ambassador Gold Coast
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
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! (1,183 reviews)
"Great location"

Reviewed on Jun 7, 2026

Sentral Michigan Avenue
Kasa Magnificent Mile Chicago

Kasa Magnificent Mile Chicago

4 out of 5
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! (783 reviews)
"The apartment location is excellent, clean and customer service team is very prompt and responsive. We stayed for 4 nights in a 2 bed apartment with aged parents (80 and 74). Two things could have been better: 1) No water supply for 5 hours on one of the days. We had to move the aged parents to a ..."

Reviewed on Jun 6, 2026

Kasa Magnificent Mile Chicago
Level Chicago – Old Town

Level Chicago – Old Town

4 out of 5
1140 North Wells Street Chicago IL
Book a stay at this family-friendly aparthotel in Chicago. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (488 reviews)
"Very clean and loved the location and amenities with the store on the first floor was fantastic"

Reviewed on Jun 3, 2026

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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