Best Chicago Hotels Outside Downtown

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Find the best hotels outside of Downtown Chicago. You're visiting Chicago, whether it's for work or for vacation and you want to enjoy the City...but you don't want to stay in the tourist area or the business district of Chicago. You've come to the right place! We've listed out the best hotels Outside of Chicago Downtown by 3 different categories: Bed & Breakfasts, Boutique Hotels, and Airport Hotels.

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Information Provided for each Hotel:

Location - neighborhood in which hotel is located
Nearby Attractions - Local attractions, along with their proximity to the hotel.
Guestroom - Description of amenities provided in the guestrooms (Wi-Fi and TVs are not mentioned since those are provided in most hotel rooms). A high-level description of the room types, including suite vs. bdrm, King vs. Queen, etc. is also provided.
On-Site Dining - List of restaurants in the hotel.
Facilities - Amenities provided by the hotel, outside of the guestrooms. Examples include gym, business center, meeting/event space, concierge services, etc.
Parking - Valet parking and/or self-parking is available near the hotels, usually for a fee. The indicated fees are effective ATTOW* so be sure to reach out to hotel for latest parking policies and rates prior to booking.
Pets - Indicates whether pets are allowed, and whether there's an associated fee. Each hotel’s policies can vary slightly, so reach out to the hotel for their full pet policy. The indicated fees are effective ATTOW* so be sure to reach out to hotel for latest rates prior to booking.

*ATTOW=At the time of writing

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Location: Chicago, IL (West Loop area)

Nearby Attractions:

1 ½ miles to Willis Tower
2 miles to Art Institute / Millennium Park
3 miles to Navy Pier

Guestrooms:

Queen - sleeps up to 2 (220 – 250 sq ft)
King - sleeps up to 2 (285 -345 sq ft)
King - sleeps up to 3 (300 - 450 sq ft)

NOTE: Typically, a 2 night minimum stay is required; however, there may be exceptions based on availability.

Dining:

Free Made to Order Breakfast
The Press Room – wine bar (has a small food menu as well)

Facilities: event space available

Parking:

Free street parking
Reserved Parking available on weekends (requires reservation) - $32/night ATTOW*

Pets: Only service animals (need to email certification at time of booking)

*ATTOW=At the time of writing

Publishing House concert hotel near United Center, Chicago

Bed & Breakfasts

The Publishing House

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Wicker Park Inn

Location: Chicago, IL (Wicker Park area)

Nearby Attractions:

¾ mile to the Bloomingdale Trail
3 miles to Lincoln Park Zoo
3 ½ miles to Hancock Center / Magnificent Mile

Guestrooms:

1 King/Queen – sleeps up to 2 or 3 (depending on the specific room)
One bedroom Apartment across the street- w/ full kitchen, queen-size bed and queen sleeper sofa. Sleeps up to 4.

NOTE: 2 night minimum stay is required Friday/Saturday; however, there can be exceptions depending on availability.

Dining: Free breakfast (not included w/ one bedroom apartment)

Facilities: Event space

Parking:

Self-park ($45 ATTOW*)

Pets: Only service animals are allowed (advance notice required)

*ATTOW=At the time of writing

Wicker Park Inn concert hotel near Salt Shed, Chicago

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Sono Chicago

Location: Chicago, IL (Old Town area)

Nearby Attractions:

1 ½ miles to Lincoln Park Zoo
1 ¾ miles to Riverwalk (Loop)
2 miles to Hancock Center (Magnificent Mile)
2 ¼ miles to Willis Tower

Guestrooms:

1 King/Queen – sleeps up to 2
2 Queens – sleeps up to 4
3 Bedroom Apartment– sleeps up to 10 - has 3 bedrooms (2 bedrooms w/ 2 queens each and 3rd bedroom w/ 1 King)

Dining: Free continental breakfast

Facilities: Rooftop Deck

Parking: Free street parking (hotel will provide street permit)

Pets: Not permitted

Sono concert hotel near Salt Shed, Chicago

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Boutique Hotels

The Guesthouse Hotel

Location: Chicago, IL (Andersonville area)

Nearby Attractions:

1 ¼ miles to the Lakefront trail
2 miles to Wrigley Field

Guestrooms: Rooms have Full kitchen, washer/dryer, and private balcony. Room types include:

1 Bedroom Suite – Sleeps up to 2 (650 sq ft) - 1 King bed
2 bedroom Suite - Sleeps up to 4 (1000-1200 sq ft) - 1 room w/ King and 1 room w/ Queen bed.
3 bedroom Suite - Sleeps up to 6 (1800 sq ft) - 1 room w/ King and 2 rooms w/ Queen bed.

Facilities: Fitness room, rooftop deck, event space

Parking:

Self-parking $35/night ATTOW* (reservation required)

Pets: Dogs welcome at no charge ATTOW*. Contact hotel for full pet policy.

*ATTOW=At the time of writing

Guesthouse concert hotel near Riviera Theater, Chicago

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Hotel Zachary

Zachary concert hotel near Vic Theater, Chicago

Location: Chicago, IL (Wrigleyville area)

Nearby Attractions:

Across the street from Wrigley Field
1 mile to the Lakefront trail
2 miles to the Lincoln Park Zoo

Guestrooms:

1 Queen - sleeps up to 2 (323 sq ft)
1 King - sleeps up to 2 (338 sq ft)
2 Queens - sleeps up to 4 (361-428 sq ft)
King Bedroom Suite – King w/ sofabed – sleeps up to 2 (542 - 634 sq ft)
King Bedroom Suite - King w/ sofabed – sleeps up to 4 (752 – 966 sq ft)

Dining: Coffee available in lobby

Alma – Hotel bar serving Mediterranean food
Mordecai – American Restaurant and Bar
Big Star – Mexican Restaurant
Smoke Daddy – Barbecue Restaurant
Swift & Sons - Steak and Oyster Restaurant

Facilities: Fitness center, Meeting space, event space

Parking:

Valet parking ($80/night ATTOW*)
Self-parking ($65/night ATTOW*)

Pets: 2 pets allowed (free ATTOW*). Contact hotel for full pet policy.

*ATTOW=At the time of writing

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Airport Hotels

The Rose Hotel Chicago O’Hare

Location: Rosemont, Illinois

Nearby Attractions:

¾ mile to Stephens Convention Center
1 ½ miles to O’Hare Airport
3 ¼ miles to Allstate Arena

Guestrooms: Rooms have coffeemaker (some King and 2 Queen rooms include mini-fridge and microwave). Room types include:

1 King – sleeps 3
1 Queen Murphy Bed - sleeps 3
2 Queen - sleeps 4
2 Room Suite - sleeps 4. One bedroom contains King bed and 2nd bedroom contains a Murphy Queen bed.

Dining: