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Hostel, a youthful spot located in
the Lincoln Park neighborhood.
Accommodations outside of
the central downtown area
also often offer better value
than downtown hotels, so
we’ve included a section of
recommended accommodations
from throughout the city and
surrounding area.
For the best of the best,
look out for hotels featuring
Lobby of Hotel Allegro (see p142), inspired by the building’s 1920s design the DK Choice symbol. These
establishments have been
How to Reserve Traveling with Children highlighted in recognition of an
If there is one secret to finding Children are welcome in all exceptional feature – a stunning
a good room, it is planning. Chicago hotels, and few charge location, notable architecture,
Reserve as far in advance as extra when one or two children ambience, or exceptional
possible. Hotels can fill up aged under 12 stay in their facilities, etc. The majority of
quickly when a convention is parent’s room. Ask about family these are very popular, so be
in town. Alternately, sites like rates when making reservations, sure to reserve ahead of time.
Hotels.com and Priceline.com and make sure the room is
offer great last-minute deals suitable. The hotel may offer a DIRECTORY
on unbooked rooms. room with two beds or a sofa
Reservations usually require that easily converts to a bed to Where to Look
a deposit by credit card. You accommodate children. Many Chicago Convention and
will be given a confirmation hotels will provide a cot for an Tourism Bureau
or reservation number when a additional $15 to $35 a night. ∑ choosechicago.com
room is booked. Always confirm Suite hotel rooms are also a
the reservation before arriving good option for familiies. Illinois Bureau of Tourism
at the hotel. Tel (312) 814-4732.
Those who have special Bed-and-Breakfasts ∑ enjoyillinois.com
requirements, such as elevators, Visitor Information Center
ice machines, and a quiet room A B&B can be a charming Tel (312) 744-2400.
away from busy streets, should alternative to a standard hotel. ∑ explorechicago.org
make these known when Primarily found in residential
booking a room. neighborhoods, such Reservation Agencies
Notify the hotel if you expect accommodations range from Priceline.com
to arrive later than 5pm, or rooms in Victorian homes to Tel (800) 774-2354.
you may lose your reservation. high-rise buildings. Some have ∑ priceline.com
To cancel the reservation, it private bathrooms. In general,
is advisable to record the B&Bs are reasonably priced. For Hotels.com
Tel (800) 246-8357.
cancelation number to avoid more information, get in touch ∑ hotels.com
being charged for the room with the Illinois Bed and
later. Most hotels do not charge Breakfast Association. Bed-and-Breakfasts
a cancelation fee if they are
given up to 24 or 48 hours’ prior Illinois Bed and Breakfast
notice. Without sufficient notice, Recommended Hotels Association
the room may be chargeable. The hotels listed in this guide Tel(618) 267-0156.
have been chosen to represent a ∑ illinoisbnb.com
wide variety of the type of
Travelers with Disabilities Recommended Hotels
accommodations available,
Hotels in the United States suitable to the needs of any Youth Hostels
are by law required to traveler. These include quaint Hostelling International
provide facilities for wheelchair- inns, trendy boutique hotels, Chicago
bound persons (some older budget chains, and hotels that 24 E Congress Pkwy, Chicago, IL
properties are exempted from are listed among the top five-star 60605. Tel (312) 360-0300.
this rule). Most establishments options in the world. For an ∑ hichicago.org
are happy to provide rooms inexpensive stay in the city,
and assistance to travelers one can head to the Hostelling Chicago Getaway Hostel
with disabilities. Persons International Chicago website, 616 W Arlington Pl, Chicago, IL
with visual impairments are to choose from a host of budget 60614. Tel (773) 929-5380.
∑ getawayhostel.com
allowed to bring guide dogs accommodations. Another
into hotels. option is the Chicago Getaway

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