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A spacious lobby with a central sofa, multiple seating areas, and a decorative ceiling.
A grand ballroom with ornate ceiling decorations, multiple chandeliers, and a central table with a white tablecloth.
A cityscape with various buildings, including a prominent skyscraper and a classical building with arched windows.
A spacious bar area with a central bar, multiple seating options including bar stools and tables, and a well-lit ceiling with recessed lighting.

1. Congress Plaza Hotel

Congress Plaza Hotel
Downtown Chicago
United States
John
$153 nightly
$182 total
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Total with taxes and fees
Congress Plaza Hotel
A modern hotel lobby with grey upholstered chairs, a wooden coffee table, and a large window offering a view of the city and an American flag.
A hotel room with a large window, a bed, a desk, a chair, and a lamp.
A tall, modern hotel with a brick facade and numerous windows.

2. Sonesta ES Suites Chicago Downtown Magnificent Mile - Medical

Sonesta ES Suites Chicago Downtown Magnificent Mile - Medical
Downtown Chicago
United States
Kelly
$181 nightly
$215 total
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Total with taxes and fees
Sonesta ES Suites Chicago Downtown Magnificent Mile - Medical
An indoor swimming pool with a glass ceiling, surrounded by balconies and railings.
A Marriott hotel entrance with a covered walkway and a parking area.
A hotel lobby with a long corridor, a bench, a chair, a lamp, and a ceiling light fixture.
A spacious lobby with grey sofas, a coffee table, and a reception desk.

3. Marriott Chicago O'Hare

Marriott Chicago O'Hare
O'Hare
United States
Alejandra
$188 nightly
$221 total
Oct 23 - Oct 24
Total with taxes and fees
Marriott Chicago O'Hare
A bar area with a long counter, bar stools, and a mirrored wall.
A luxurious bathroom with a large oval bathtub, a chandelier, and two large mirrors with floral arrangements.
A luxurious lobby with a grand fireplace, elegant seating arrangements, and classic wood paneling.
A restaurant with wooden flooring, long tables, and chairs with patterned upholstery.

4. The Whitehall Hotel, BW Premier Collection

The Whitehall Hotel, BW Premier Collection
Downtown Chicago
United States
James
$166 nightly
$198 total
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Total with taxes and fees
The Whitehall Hotel, BW Premier Collection
An indoor swimming pool with a glass ceiling, multiple seating areas, and city views.
A self-service food area with chilled and frozen sections, a variety of snacks, and a Dippin' Dots ice cream cooler.
A Hilton Garden Inn hotel with a modern facade, large windows, and a prominent sign.
A bar area with multiple seating arrangements and a variety of liquor bottles.

5. Hilton Garden Inn Chicago Downtown/Magnificent Mile

Hilton Garden Inn Chicago Downtown/Magnificent Mile
Downtown Chicago
United States
Michelle
$224 nightly
$267 total
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Total with taxes and fees
Hilton Garden Inn Chicago Downtown/Magnificent Mile
A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple seating options, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a chair, a television, a coffee maker, and framed artwork on the wall.
A hotel lobby with two elevators, a reception desk with a lamp, and a sign indicating 'Elevators'.
A modern multi-story building with a flat facade and large windows.

6. Holiday Inn Chicago North-Evanston by IHG

Holiday Inn Chicago North-Evanston by IHG
Downtown Evanston
United States
Vanessa
$139 nightly
$159 total
Oct 5 - Oct 6
Total with taxes and fees
Holiday Inn Chicago North-Evanston by IHG
A modern hotel with a glass facade, multiple floors, and a visible entrance.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a sofa, and a TV.
A reception area with a modern design, including a reception desk, a decorative wall, and a display case with snacks.
A modern hotel room with a large window, a desk with a lamp, a sofa, and a chair.

7. Hyatt Place Chicago/Downtown - The Loop

Hyatt Place Chicago/Downtown - The Loop
Downtown Chicago
United States
Yassine
$212 nightly
$252 total
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Total with taxes and fees
Hyatt Place Chicago/Downtown - The Loop
A restaurant interior with a retro 1943 theme, featuring hanging pendant lights, a checkered floor, and a large illuminated 'CHICAGO' sign.
A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a wooden headboard, and a carpeted floor.
A hotel room with a TV, a wooden desk, a chair, a sofa, and a small table.
A hotel lobby with a patterned carpet, a blue sofa, a reception desk, and a sign for the restaurant.

8. Comfort Suites Chicago O'Hare Airport

Comfort Suites Chicago O'Hare Airport
Schiller Park
United States
James
$99 nightly
$113 total
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Total with taxes and fees
Comfort Suites Chicago O'Hare Airport
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a nightstand, a lamp, and a mirror.

9. Chicago Lake Shore Hotel

Chicago Lake Shore Hotel
Kenwood
United States
John
$169 nightly
$199 total
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Total with taxes and fees
Chicago Lake Shore Hotel
A multi-level hotel lobby with a central atrium, seating areas, and a bar/lounge.
A bar with multiple shelves of liquor bottles, a cash register, and bar stools.
A modern hotel lobby with multiple seating areas, a bar, and a staircase connecting the floors.
A modern lobby with a grey sectional sofa, a blue patterned rug, and a seating area with tables and chairs.

10. Sheraton Suites Chicago O'Hare

Sheraton Suites Chicago O'Hare
Rosemont
United States
Norris
$161 nightly
$183 total
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Total with taxes and fees
Sheraton Suites Chicago O'Hare
A modern lounge area with leather sofas, a coffee table, and a patterned rug.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a large window with a city view.
A modern living room with a brown leather sofa, a coffee table, and a side table with a lamp.
A modern living room with a sectional sofa, a fireplace, and a bar area.

11. Holiday Inn Chicago O'Hare – Rosemont by IHG

Holiday Inn Chicago O'Hare – Rosemont by IHG
Rosemont
United States
Ramona
$146 nightly
$166 total
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Total with taxes and fees
Holiday Inn Chicago O'Hare – Rosemont by IHG
A modern building with a black facade and multiple windows. There is a sign for Hilton Garden Inn and a flagpole with flags.
A bar area with a long counter, yellow bar stools, and a wine rack.
A modern restaurant with a bar area, high ceilings, and a mix of red and yellow chairs.
A room with a red armchair, a window with a city view, and a wall-mounted air conditioner.

12. Hilton Garden Inn Chicago Downtown Riverwalk

Hilton Garden Inn Chicago Downtown Riverwalk
Downtown Chicago
United States
Tarek
$211 nightly
$251 total
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Total with taxes and fees
Hilton Garden Inn Chicago Downtown Riverwalk
A hotel room with a dining area, a sofa, a coffee table, and a TV.
A hotel with a prominent "Crowne Plaza" sign, a modern facade, and a well-maintained outdoor area with seating and greenery.
A modern cafe with a menu board, a fruit display, and a coffee machine.
A modern bar area with a long counter, bar stools, and a television screen.

13. Crowne Plaza Chicago Ohare Hotel & Conf Ctr by IHG

Crowne Plaza Chicago Ohare Hotel & Conf Ctr by IHG
Rosemont
United States
Berenice
$169 nightly
$193 total
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Total with taxes and fees
Crowne Plaza Chicago Ohare Hotel & Conf Ctr by IHG
A multi-story hotel with a prominent sign reading "Crowne Plaza."
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a computer, a TV, and a seating area with a chair and ottoman.
A spacious lobby with high wooden pillars, a seating area with sofas and a bench, a fire feature, and a modern design.
A modern restaurant with round tables and booths, a high ceiling with exposed beams, and a brick accent wall with the text "RVE DELTA".

14. Crowne Plaza Chicago West Loop by IHG

Crowne Plaza Chicago West Loop by IHG
Downtown Chicago
United States
Victoria
$195 nightly
$231 total
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Total with taxes and fees
Crowne Plaza Chicago West Loop by IHG
A hotel bathroom with a large mirror, a sink, and a vanity.
A hotel room with a view of a cityscape through a large window, a floor lamp, a sofa with cushions, and a small table with a plant.
A gym with various exercise equipment, including treadmills and weight machines.
A bakery display with pastries and a coffee shop sign in the background.

15. Sports Illustrated Resorts Chicago

Sports Illustrated Resorts Chicago
Downtown Chicago
United States
Kenneth
$257 nightly
$306 total
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Total with taxes and fees
Sports Illustrated Resorts Chicago
A spacious lobby with a marble floor, modern lighting fixtures, a seating area with sofas and chairs, and a visible kitchen area in the background.
A glass-enclosed patio with outdoor seating and a view of the surrounding buildings.
An indoor swimming pool with lounge chairs and a glass ceiling.

16. Chicago Club Inn & Suites

Chicago Club Inn & Suites
Westmont
United States
Jonathan
$68 nightly
$75 total
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Total with taxes and fees
Chicago Club Inn & Suites
A modern lobby with a grey sofa, checkered ottomans, and a coffee table. There are black chairs, a blue sofa, and a TV on a stand.
A gym with treadmills, ellipticals, and weight machines.
A modern high-rise hotel with multiple floors, large windows, and a well-lit entrance area.
A modern indoor swimming pool with blue seating and a view of the city through large windows.

17. Aloft by Marriott Chicago Mag Mile

Aloft by Marriott Chicago Mag Mile
Downtown Chicago
United States
Carmina
$190 nightly
$226 total
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Total with taxes and fees
Aloft by Marriott Chicago Mag Mile
A large, modern hotel with a prominent entrance and a well-maintained garden area.
A spacious hotel lobby with multiple seating areas, a central bar, and a high ceiling with skylights.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a view of the outdoors.
A spacious lobby with multiple seating areas, a bar, and a reception desk.

18. Hyatt Regency Lisle near Naperville

Hyatt Regency Lisle near Naperville
Lisle
United States
Debbie
$95 nightly
$106 total
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Total with taxes and fees
Hyatt Regency Lisle near Naperville
A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large window.
A kitchen area with a stone wall, a clock, a microwave, a waffle maker, and a coffee machine.
An indoor swimming pool with wooden walls, clear glass windows, and a lifeguard chair.
A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a nightstand, a lamp, and a cityscape painting on the wall.

19. Super 8 by Wyndham Chicago O'Hare Airport

Super 8 by Wyndham Chicago O'Hare Airport
Elk Grove Village
United States
John
$89 nightly
$101 total
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Total with taxes and fees
Super 8 by Wyndham Chicago O'Hare Airport
A hotel room with a large window offering a city view, a bed, a desk, and a chair.
A bar area with a granite countertop, bar stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses.
A reception area with a modern design, featuring a large window, a reception desk, and artwork on the wall.
A coffee shop interior with a display case of pastries, a coffee machine, and a menu board.

20. Courtyard by Marriott Chicago Magnificent Mile

Courtyard by Marriott Chicago Magnificent Mile
Downtown Chicago
United States
Rob
$215 nightly
$256 total
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Total with taxes and fees
Courtyard by Marriott Chicago Magnificent Mile
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$201 total
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Total with taxes and fees
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$161 nightly
$191 total
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Total with taxes and fees
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$135 nightly
$161 total
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Total with taxes and fees
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Travelers wanting an affordable and comfortable Chicago stay often select Hampton Inn Majestic Chicago Theatre District. This 3-star hotel, roughly 0.1 mi northwest of the center, comes with premium bedding and a deep soaking bathtub. Like another idea? Located 0.4 mi west of downtown and including hypo-allergenic bedding and complimentary breakfast, Residence Inn Chicago Downtown/Loop is also a top pick among guests.
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