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A spacious lobby with a central sofa, multiple seating areas, and a decorative ceiling.
A cityscape with various buildings, including a prominent skyscraper and a classical building with arched windows.
Outdoor seating with yellow umbrellas labeled "Twisted Tea," wicker chairs, and tables.
A grand ballroom with ornate ceiling decorations, multiple chandeliers, and a central table with a white tablecloth.

1. Congress Plaza Hotel

Congress Plaza Hotel
Downtown Chicago
United States
John
$188 nightly
$223 total
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Total with taxes and fees
Congress Plaza Hotel
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 hallway with large, illuminated wall panels and a tiled floor.
A modern multi-story building with a flat facade and large windows.

2. Holiday Inn Chicago North-Evanston by IHG

Holiday Inn Chicago North-Evanston by IHG
Downtown Evanston
United States
Vanessa
$131 nightly
$150 total
Sep 28 - Sep 29
Total with taxes and fees
Holiday Inn Chicago North-Evanston by IHG
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.
An indoor swimming pool with wooden walls, clear glass windows, and a lifeguard chair.
A living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a coffee table, and a decorative mirror.

3. Super 8 by Wyndham Chicago O'Hare Airport

Super 8 by Wyndham Chicago O'Hare Airport
Elk Grove Village
United States
Cameron
$88 nightly
$100 total
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Total with taxes and fees
Super 8 by Wyndham Chicago O'Hare Airport
A hotel with a sign reading "Chicago Club Inn & Suites" at night.
An indoor swimming pool with lounge chairs and a glass ceiling.
A glass-enclosed patio with outdoor seating and a view of the surrounding buildings.

4. Chicago Club Inn & Suites

Chicago Club Inn & Suites
Westmont
United States
Jonathan
$74 nightly
$82 total
Sep 30 - Oct 1
Total with taxes and fees
Chicago Club Inn & Suites
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.

5. 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 tall, modern hotel with a brick facade and numerous windows.
A hotel room with a large window, a bed, a desk, a chair, and a lamp.

6. Sonesta ES Suites Chicago Downtown Magnificent Mile - Medical

Sonesta ES Suites Chicago Downtown Magnificent Mile - Medical
Downtown Chicago
United States
Kelly
$197 nightly
$234 total
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Total with taxes and fees
Sonesta ES Suites Chicago Downtown Magnificent Mile - Medical
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 tall red brick building with a classic architectural style, surrounded by modern skyscrapers.
A restaurant with wooden flooring, long tables, and chairs with patterned upholstery.

7. The Whitehall Hotel, BW Premier Collection

The Whitehall Hotel, BW Premier Collection
Downtown Chicago
United States
Michelle
$222 nightly
$264 total
Oct 1 - Oct 2
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 Hilton Garden Inn hotel with a modern facade, large windows, and a prominent sign.
A self-service food area with chilled and frozen sections, a variety of snacks, and a Dippin' Dots ice cream cooler.
A bar area with multiple seating arrangements and a variety of liquor bottles.

8. 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 multi-story hotel with a prominent sign reading "Crowne Plaza."
A modern restaurant with round tables and booths, a high ceiling with exposed beams, and a brick accent wall with the text "RVE DELTA".
A spacious lobby with high wooden pillars, a seating area with sofas and a bench, a fire feature, and a modern design.
A spacious lobby with a seating area, a reception desk, and a large screen.

9. Crowne Plaza Chicago West Loop by IHG

Crowne Plaza Chicago West Loop by IHG
Downtown Chicago
United States
Victoria
$189 nightly
$224 total
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Total with taxes and fees
Crowne Plaza Chicago West Loop by IHG
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a nightstand, a lamp, and a mirror.

10. Chicago Lake Shore Hotel

Chicago Lake Shore Hotel
Kenwood
United States
John
$169 nightly
$199 total
Sep 24 - Sep 25
Total with taxes and fees
Chicago Lake Shore Hotel
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 TV, a wooden desk, a chair, a sofa, and a small table.
A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a wooden headboard, and a carpeted floor.
A hotel room with a kitchenette, a bathroom, a seating area, and a desk.

11. Comfort Suites Chicago O'Hare Airport

Comfort Suites Chicago O'Hare Airport
Schiller Park
United States
James
$88 nightly
$102 total
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Total with taxes and fees
Comfort Suites Chicago O'Hare Airport
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 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.

12. Hyatt Place Chicago/Downtown - The Loop

Hyatt Place Chicago/Downtown - The Loop
Downtown Chicago
United States
LISA
$215 nightly
$256 total
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Total with taxes and fees
Hyatt Place Chicago/Downtown - The Loop
A modern building with a black facade and multiple windows. There is a sign for Hilton Garden Inn and a flagpole with flags.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a lamp, a TV, and a window with curtains.
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.

13. Hilton Garden Inn Chicago Downtown Riverwalk

Hilton Garden Inn Chicago Downtown Riverwalk
Downtown Chicago
United States
Basudha Singh
$257 nightly
$305 total
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Total with taxes and fees
Hilton Garden Inn Chicago Downtown Riverwalk
A multi-story hotel with a prominent "Hyatt Place" sign, a well-lit entrance, and a landscaped front yard.
A modern bar area with a counter, seating, and a patterned wall.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a central island with beverages, and pendant lighting.
A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, and a television.

14. Hyatt Place Chicago/O'Hare Airport

Hyatt Place Chicago/O'Hare Airport
Rosemont
United States
Brytney
$152 nightly
$173 total
Oct 20 - Oct 21
Total with taxes and fees
Hyatt Place Chicago/O'Hare Airport
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 spacious lobby with blue and beige seating, large windows, and two televisions.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a view of the outdoors.

15. 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 lobby with a sofa, armchairs, a TV, magazines, and a poster.
A hotel corridor with patterned carpet, beige walls, and a circular light fixture on the ceiling.
A group of people walking in a hallway with a display of colorful textiles.
A hotel room with a large bed, a chair, a desk, a mirror, and a wall with a patterned design.

16. Holiday Inn Chicago O'Hare Area by IHG

Holiday Inn Chicago O'Hare Area by IHG
Norwood Park
United States
Carlos
$143 nightly
$168 total
Sep 28 - Sep 29
Total with taxes and fees
Holiday Inn Chicago O'Hare Area by IHG
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 bar area with a long counter, bar stools, and a television screen.
A modern cafe with a menu board, a fruit display, and a coffee machine.

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

Crowne Plaza Chicago Ohare Hotel & Conf Ctr by IHG
Rosemont
United States
Berenice
$135 nightly
$154 total
Sep 28 - Sep 29
Total with taxes and fees
Crowne Plaza Chicago Ohare Hotel & Conf Ctr by IHG
A brick building with a restaurant named "BARCLAYS" and a sign for "THE COTTAGE OF OAK BURTON."
A bar area with a checkered floor, wooden chairs, a bar counter, and two televisions mounted on the wall.
A dimly lit restaurant with booths and tables, featuring a large clock and a television screen on the wall.
A residential street with a sidewalk, houses, and greenery.

18. Carleton of Oak Park

Carleton of Oak Park
Oak Park
United States
Suzanne
$133 nightly
$148 total
Sep 28 - Sep 29
Total with taxes and fees
Carleton of Oak Park
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.
An outdoor patio with a wooden table and wicker chairs, surrounded by blue umbrellas, and a building with large windows in the background.

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

Holiday Inn Chicago O'Hare – Rosemont by IHG
Rosemont
United States
Ramona
$156 nightly
$177 total
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Total with taxes and fees
Holiday Inn Chicago O'Hare – Rosemont by IHG
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 modern lobby with a central seating area, a reception desk, and elevators.
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.

20. Holiday Inn & Suites Chicago - Downtown by IHG

Holiday Inn & Suites Chicago - Downtown by IHG
Downtown Chicago
United States
Michael
$203 nightly
$241 total
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Total with taxes and fees
Holiday Inn & Suites Chicago - Downtown by IHG
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$206 nightly
$245 total
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Total with taxes and fees
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Hilton Chicago O'Hare Airport

O'Hare International Airport Chicago IL
$216 nightly
$253 total
Oct 24 - Oct 25
Total with taxes and fees
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Hilton Chicago

720 S Michigan Ave Chicago IL
$208 nightly
$248 total
Oct 24 - Oct 25
Total with taxes and fees
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Hilton Chicago
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