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A spacious lobby with a central sofa, multiple seating areas, and a decorative ceiling.

1. Congress Plaza Hotel

Congress Plaza Hotel
3.5 star property
Downtown Chicago
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (10,146 reviews)
"Nice stay"
United States
Katimah
The price is CA $159
CA $189 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 10 - Nov 11
Congress Plaza Hotel
Lobby

2. Sonesta ES Suites Chicago Downtown Magnificent Mile - Medical

Sonesta ES Suites Chicago Downtown Magnificent Mile - Medical
3.0 star property
Downtown Chicago
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (2,719 reviews)
"Very Nice place to stay"
United States
Anand
The price is CA $164
CA $195 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Sonesta ES Suites Chicago Downtown Magnificent Mile - Medical
A bar area with a long counter, bar stools, and a mirrored wall.

3. The Whitehall Hotel, BW Premier Collection

The Whitehall Hotel, BW Premier Collection
3.5 star property
Downtown Chicago
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (3,968 reviews)
"Great stay"
United States
KURT
The price is CA $170
CA $202 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 9 - Nov 10
The Whitehall Hotel, BW Premier Collection
An indoor swimming pool with a glass ceiling, multiple seating areas, and city views.

4. Hilton Garden Inn Chicago Downtown/Magnificent Mile

Hilton Garden Inn Chicago Downtown/Magnificent Mile
3.0 star property
Downtown Chicago
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (4,530 reviews)
"The staff was amazing and location was perfect."
United States
Hakeim
The price is CA $213
CA $254 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Hilton Garden Inn Chicago Downtown/Magnificent Mile
A modern hotel with a glass facade, multiple floors, and a visible entrance.

5. Hyatt Place Chicago/Downtown - The Loop

Hyatt Place Chicago/Downtown - The Loop
3.0 star property
Downtown Chicago
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,665 reviews)
"Great stay"
United States
Cordula
The price is CA $302
CA $359 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
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.

6. Hilton Garden Inn Chicago Downtown Riverwalk

Hilton Garden Inn Chicago Downtown Riverwalk
3.0 star property
Downtown Chicago
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,194 reviews)
"Great stay great stay great location"
United States
Brittney
The price is CA $233
CA $277 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Hilton Garden Inn Chicago Downtown Riverwalk
A multi-story hotel with a prominent sign reading "Crowne Plaza."

7. Crowne Plaza Chicago West Loop by IHG

Crowne Plaza Chicago West Loop by IHG
3.5 star property
Downtown Chicago
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,724 reviews)
"Nice hotel and location was perfect."
United States
Chriselda
The price is CA $253
CA $300 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 9 - Nov 10
Crowne Plaza Chicago West Loop by IHG
A hotel bathroom with a large mirror, a sink, and a vanity.

8. Sports Illustrated Resorts Chicago

Sports Illustrated Resorts Chicago
3.5 star property
Downtown Chicago
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,505 reviews)
"Great resort and clean.. very good location"
United States
Christopher
The price is CA $276
CA $369 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Sports Illustrated Resorts Chicago
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.

9. Aloft by Marriott Chicago Mag Mile

Aloft by Marriott Chicago Mag Mile
3.0 star property
Downtown Chicago
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (3,339 reviews)
"nice chic clean place to stay near navy pier"
United States
Jonathan M
The price is CA $206
CA $245 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Aloft by Marriott Chicago Mag Mile
A hotel room with a large window offering a city view, a bed, a desk, and a chair.

10. Courtyard by Marriott Chicago Magnificent Mile

Courtyard by Marriott Chicago Magnificent Mile
3.0 star property
Downtown Chicago
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,075 reviews)
"Overall a great stay, and staff was very helpful."
United States
Nadine Georgette
The price is CA $182
CA $217 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Courtyard by Marriott Chicago Magnificent Mile
A Holiday Inn & Suites building with multiple parking spaces and a modern architectural design.

11. Holiday Inn & Suites Chicago - Downtown by IHG

Holiday Inn & Suites Chicago - Downtown by IHG
3.0 star property
Downtown Chicago
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,248 reviews)
"My family and I had a great stay. Room was clean, friendly staff, good location."
United States
Amanda
The price is CA $205
CA $261 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 9 - Nov 10
Holiday Inn & Suites Chicago - Downtown by IHG
An indoor swimming pool with clear glass walls, a wooden ceiling, and a view of a red brick building.

12. Hilton Garden Inn Chicago Downtown South Loop

Hilton Garden Inn Chicago Downtown South Loop
3.0 star property
Downtown Chicago
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (2,187 reviews)
"Great place to stay at"
United States
Aran
The price is CA $181
CA $215 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 10 - Nov 11
Hilton Garden Inn Chicago Downtown South Loop
A multi-story hotel with a modern facade, featuring a prominent 'Courtyard' sign.

13. Courtyard by Marriott Chicago Downtown River North

Courtyard by Marriott Chicago Downtown River North
3.0 star property
Downtown Chicago
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,003 reviews)
"Everything was excellent and I still there again."
United States
Tony
The price is CA $291
CA $346 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Courtyard by Marriott Chicago Downtown River North
A modern kitchen with a large window, a dining area, and a view of the sea.

14. Homewood Suites by Hilton Chicago Downtown South Loop

Homewood Suites by Hilton Chicago Downtown South Loop
3.0 star property
Downtown Chicago
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (2,513 reviews)
"Kids loved the pool, location was great for access to museums, and the breakfast was better than I expected!"
United States
Corinn
The price is CA $205
CA $243 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 10 - Nov 11
Homewood Suites by Hilton Chicago Downtown South Loop
A multi-story hotel with a prominent 'La Quinta' sign, featuring a modern architectural design with large windows and a flat facade.

15. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Chicago Downtown

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Chicago Downtown
3.0 star property
Downtown Chicago
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (2,944 reviews)
"The breakfast was very good! We had a great time there."
United States
Juan
The price is CA $268
CA $344 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Chicago Downtown
An outdoor dining area with tables and umbrellas, overlooking a river with a bridge and high-rise buildings in the background.

16. Holiday Inn Chicago Dwtn - The Mart by IHG

Holiday Inn Chicago Dwtn - The Mart by IHG
3.0 star property
Downtown Chicago
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (2,521 reviews)
"All around great stay"
United States
Daniel
The price is CA $261
CA $353 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Holiday Inn Chicago Dwtn - The Mart by IHG
A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, plants, and hanging lights.

17. Home2 Suites by Hilton Chicago River North

Home2 Suites by Hilton Chicago River North
3.0 star property
Downtown Chicago
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (2,208 reviews)
"It was a great place to stay."
United States
Lisa
The price is CA $229
CA $272 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Home2 Suites by Hilton Chicago River North
A cityscape at dusk with high-rise buildings, including a Hilton hotel.

18. Hilton Chicago/Magnificent Mile Suites

Hilton Chicago/Magnificent Mile Suites
3.5 star property
Downtown Chicago
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (5,005 reviews)
"Hotel and staff were very nice."
United States
Vincenzo
The price is CA $229
CA $272 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Hilton Chicago/Magnificent Mile Suites
A modern hotel with a colorful awning and a glass facade.

19. Aloft by Marriott Chicago Downtown River North

Aloft by Marriott Chicago Downtown River North
3.5 star property
Downtown Chicago
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,293 reviews)
"This was a very nice and clean facility and a very nice location where you can walk to a a lot of attractions!"
United States
Angela
The price is CA $264
CA $314 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Aloft by Marriott Chicago Downtown River North
A compact hotel room with bunk beds, a dining table with yellow chairs, a black leather sofa, and a potted plant.

20. The Chicago Hotel Collection River North

The Chicago Hotel Collection River North
3.0 star property
Downtown Chicago
7.4 out of 10, Good, (877 reviews)
"Nice relaxing easy stay"
United States
israel Xavier
The price is CA $135
CA $158 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
The Chicago Hotel Collection River North
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River Hotel

75 East Wacker Drive Chicago IL
The price is CA $217 per night from Oct 25 to Oct 26
CA $217
CA $258 total
Oct 25 - Oct 26
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What is the difference between a 4-star and 3-star hotel in Downtown Chicago?
Book a room at a 3-star hotel and you can look forward to comfortable and clean rooms and amenities such as free WiFi, gyms and coffee and tea making facilities. These properties may also have a bar and restaurant on-site. Upgrade your Downtown Chicago getaway by selecting a 4-star hotel. With things like a wellness centre, 24/7 room service and luxury toiletries, you'll enjoy a heightened level of comfort and relaxation.
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Among the perks of booking a motel in or close to Downtown Chicago is affordable rates. This means extra bucks in your wallet for activities and tours. Often set near highways and airport terminals, and with on-site parking, this property style is a favourite among road trippers. When you check in to a 3-star hotel, you'll get more than just comfortable accommodations to chill out in. You'll also typically have access to conveniences like conference rooms and a fitness centre.

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