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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.
Outdoor seating with yellow umbrellas labeled "Twisted Tea," wicker chairs, and tables.
A cityscape with various buildings, including a prominent skyscraper and a classical building with arched windows.

1. Congress Plaza Hotel

Congress Plaza Hotel
Downtown Chicago
United States
Ashya
$106 nightly
$126 total
Nov 10 - Nov 11
Total with taxes and fees
Congress Plaza Hotel
Room
An indoor swimming pool with lounge chairs and a glass ceiling.
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.

2. Chicago Club Inn & Suites

Chicago Club Inn & Suites
Westmont
United States
Jonathan
$64 nightly
$71 total
Nov 22 - Nov 23
Total with taxes and fees
Chicago Club Inn & Suites
A bar area with a long counter, bar stools, and a mirrored wall.
A tall red brick building with a classic architectural style, surrounded by modern skyscrapers.
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.

3. The Whitehall Hotel, BW Premier Collection

The Whitehall Hotel, BW Premier Collection
Downtown Chicago
United States
KURT
$134 nightly
$159 total
Nov 22 - Nov 23
Total with taxes and fees
The Whitehall Hotel, BW Premier Collection
A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large window.
A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a nightstand, a lamp, and a cityscape painting on the wall.
A living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a coffee table, and a decorative mirror.
A kitchen area with a stone wall, a clock, a microwave, a waffle maker, and a coffee machine.

4. Super 8 by Wyndham Chicago O'Hare Airport

Super 8 by Wyndham Chicago O'Hare Airport
Elk Grove Village
United States
Leomarys
$85 nightly
$97 total
Nov 22 - Nov 23
Total with taxes and fees
Super 8 by Wyndham Chicago O'Hare Airport
An outdoor dining area with tables and umbrellas, overlooking a river with a bridge and high-rise buildings in the background.
A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, modern seating, and a central bar area.
A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and a large flat-screen TV.
A spacious lobby with a central bar area, seating, and a large window offering a city view.

5. Holiday Inn Chicago Dwtn - The Mart by IHG

Holiday Inn Chicago Dwtn - The Mart by IHG
Downtown Chicago
United States
Pamela
$169 nightly
$201 total
Nov 22 - Nov 23
Total with taxes and fees
Holiday Inn Chicago Dwtn - The Mart by IHG
An indoor swimming pool with a glass ceiling, surrounded by balconies and railings.
A spacious lobby with grey sofas, a coffee table, and a reception desk.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a small table, and a view of a swimming pool through a glass door.
A Marriott hotel entrance with a covered walkway and a parking area.

6. Marriott Chicago O'Hare

Marriott Chicago O'Hare
O'Hare
United States
Omar
$152 nightly
$179 total
Nov 22 - Nov 23
Total with taxes and fees
Marriott Chicago O'Hare
Cafe
A hotel with a prominent "Crowne Plaza" sign, a modern facade, and a well-maintained outdoor area with seating and greenery.
An indoor swimming pool with tiled floors and walls, surrounded by seating areas and potted plants.
A modern cafe with a menu board, a fruit display, and a coffee machine.

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

Crowne Plaza Chicago Ohare Hotel & Conf Ctr by IHG
Rosemont
United States
Ngao
$143 nightly
$163 total
Nov 22 - Nov 23
Total with taxes and fees
Crowne Plaza Chicago Ohare Hotel & Conf Ctr by IHG
A modern lounge area with leather sofas, a coffee table, and a patterned rug.
A modern living room with a sectional sofa, a fireplace, and a bar area.
A modern living room with a brown leather sofa, a coffee table, and a side table with a lamp.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a large window with a city view.

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

Holiday Inn Chicago O'Hare – Rosemont by IHG
Rosemont
United States
Crystal
$133 nightly
$151 total
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Total with taxes and fees
Holiday Inn Chicago O'Hare – Rosemont by IHG
Interior entrance
Exterior
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a nightstand, a lamp, and a mirror.
A row of parked cars along a tree-lined street with multi-story buildings in the background.

9. Chicago Lake Shore Hotel

Chicago Lake Shore Hotel
Kenwood
United States
Nicole
$148 nightly
$174 total
Nov 17 - Nov 18
Total with taxes and fees
Chicago Lake Shore Hotel
A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple seating options, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.
A hallway with large, illuminated wall panels and a tiled floor.
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.

10. Holiday Inn Chicago North-Evanston by IHG

Holiday Inn Chicago North-Evanston by IHG
Downtown Evanston
United States
Katharine
$115 nightly
$132 total
Nov 22 - Nov 23
Total with taxes and fees
Holiday Inn Chicago North-Evanston by IHG
A multi-story hotel with a prominent sign reading "Crowne Plaza."
A spacious lobby with a seating area, a reception desk, and a large screen.
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".

11. Crowne Plaza Chicago West Loop by IHG

Crowne Plaza Chicago West Loop by IHG
Downtown Chicago
United States
Chriselda
$143 nightly
$170 total
Nov 22 - Nov 23
Total with taxes and fees
Crowne Plaza Chicago West Loop by IHG
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 modern high-rise hotel with multiple floors, large windows, and a well-lit entrance area.
A gym with treadmills, ellipticals, and weight machines.
A modern hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a coffee table with flowers, a TV, and a large window with a city view.

12. Aloft by Marriott Chicago Mag Mile

Aloft by Marriott Chicago Mag Mile
Downtown Chicago
United States
Jonathan M
$107 nightly
$127 total
Nov 22 - Nov 23
Total with taxes and fees
Aloft by Marriott Chicago Mag Mile
A modern hotel with a glass facade, multiple floors, and a visible entrance.
A modern hotel room with a large window, a desk with a lamp, a sofa, and a chair.
A reception area with a modern design, including a reception desk, a decorative wall, and a display case with snacks.
A gym with cardio machines, weight benches, and a large window offering a city view.

13. Hyatt Place Chicago/Downtown - The Loop

Hyatt Place Chicago/Downtown - The Loop
Downtown Chicago
United States
Cordula
$127 nightly
$151 total
Nov 22 - Nov 23
Total with taxes and fees
Hyatt Place Chicago/Downtown - The Loop
Lobby
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.

14. Sonesta ES Suites Chicago Downtown Magnificent Mile - Medical

Sonesta ES Suites Chicago Downtown Magnificent Mile - Medical
Downtown Chicago
United States
Bettye
$113 nightly
$134 total
Nov 22 - Nov 23
Total with taxes and fees
Sonesta ES Suites Chicago Downtown Magnificent Mile - Medical
A hotel bathroom with a large mirror, a sink, and a vanity.
A hotel with a classic facade, large windows, and a prominent entrance.
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 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
Christopher
$203 nightly
$241 total
Nov 22 - Nov 23
Total with taxes and fees
Sports Illustrated Resorts Chicago
A restaurant with a long counter, booths, and hanging light fixtures.
A large hall with rows of chairs, a patterned carpet, and hanging light fixtures.
A gazebo in a garden with a brick building in the background.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

16. William Tell Hotel MOD Collection by Sonesta

William Tell Hotel MOD Collection by Sonesta
Countryside
United States
Alex
$96 nightly
$108 total
Nov 22 - Nov 23
Total with taxes and fees
William Tell Hotel MOD Collection by Sonesta
A multi-story hotel with a prominent 'La Quinta' sign, featuring a modern architectural design with large windows and a flat facade.
A modern bar area with a central counter, multiple seating tables, and a large window offering a view.
A hotel room with a large window, a bed, a sofa, a desk, and a TV.
A modern bar area with seating and a bar counter.

17. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Chicago Downtown

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Chicago Downtown
Downtown Chicago
United States
Andres
$149 nightly
$177 total
Nov 22 - Nov 23
Total with taxes and fees
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Chicago Downtown
A hotel entrance with a sign reading "FOUR POINTS BY SHERATON," featuring a modern design with stone pillars and a curved roof.
An indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by white lounge chairs and blue umbrellas.
A spacious lobby with leather seating, a large abstract mural, and a modern ceiling design.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a TV.

18. Four Points by Sheraton Chicago O'Hare Airport

Four Points by Sheraton Chicago O'Hare Airport
Schiller Park
United States
Thomas
$144 nightly
$165 total
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Total with taxes and fees
Four Points by Sheraton Chicago O'Hare Airport
A Holiday Inn & Suites building with multiple parking spaces and a modern architectural design.
A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, two small tables, a sofa, and a large window with a city view.
A breakfast buffet with a variety of fruits, pastries, and beverages on a wooden table, set against a modern room with a white sofa and a wooden accent wall.
A modern lobby with a central seating area, a reception desk, and elevators.

19. Holiday Inn & Suites Chicago - Downtown by IHG

Holiday Inn & Suites Chicago - Downtown by IHG
Downtown Chicago
United States
Donna
$116 nightly
$138 total
Nov 22 - Nov 23
Total with taxes and fees
Holiday Inn & Suites Chicago - Downtown by IHG
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 lobby with a patterned carpet, a blue sofa, a reception desk, and a sign for the restaurant.
A hotel room with a TV, a wooden desk, a chair, a sofa, and a small table.

20. Comfort Suites Chicago O'Hare Airport

Comfort Suites Chicago O'Hare Airport
Schiller Park
United States
Thomas
$101 nightly
$116 total
Nov 12 - Nov 13
Total with taxes and fees
Comfort Suites Chicago O'Hare Airport
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$212 nightly
$248 total
Nov 22 - Nov 23
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$119 nightly
$141 total
Nov 22 - Nov 23
Total with taxes and fees
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$116 nightly
$138 total
Nov 22 - Nov 23
Total with taxes and fees
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