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4Sleeping
Chicago’s lodgings rise high in the sky, many in architectural landmarks. Snooze in the building that gave birth to the skyscraper, in one of Ludwig Mies van der Rohe’s boxy structures, or in a century-old art deco masterpiece. Huge business hotels, trendy boutique hotels and snazzy hostels blanket the cityscape too. But nothing comes cheap…
Seasons & Prices
The high-season apex is June to August, when festivals and tourism peak. But Chicago hosts loads of business conventions, so demand – and prices – can skyrocket during odd times the rest of the year too. Book well in advance to avoid unpleasant surprises. Prices are lowest December to February.
Hotels
Hotels seem to be on every corner in the Loop, Near North and the Gold Coast. All big-box chains have outposts (usually several) here. Most are geared to conventioneers. Groovy boutique hotels abound, as do uber-luxury hotels catering to rock stars and business tycoons.
SAVING STRATEGIES
In peak season it’s hard to find a room for less than $275 per night. Here are a few ways to cut costs:
Ditch the car Most downtown properties charge $60 to $72 per night for parking. Lodgings in outlying neighborhoods, such as Lake View and Wicker Park, often have free or lower-cost parking lots (closer to $25 per night).
Bidding sites Try Priceline (www.priceline.com) or Hotwire (www.hotwire.com). ‘River North’ and ‘Mag Mile’ yield the most listings. Certain properties turn up often at well-reduced rates.
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Table of contents
- Table of Contents
- Welcome to Chicago
- Chicago’s Top 10
- What’s New
- Need to Know
- Top Itineraries
- If You Like...
- Month By Month
- With Kids
- Eating
- Drinking & Nightlife
- Entertainment
- Shopping
- Sports & Activities
- LGBTI+ Chicago
- Neighborhoods at a Glance
- The Loop
- Near North & Navy Pier
- Gold Coast
- Lincoln Park & Old Town
- Lake View & Wrigleyville
- Andersonville & Uptown
- Lincoln Square & Ravenswood
- Wicker Park, Bucktown & Ukrainian Village
- Logan Square & Humboldt Park
- West Loop & Near West Side
- Pilsen & Near South Side
- Hyde Park & South Side
- Day Trips from Chicago
- Sleeping
- Understand Chicago
- Chicago Today
- History
- Architecture
- Sports
- Chicago Dining
- Music & The Arts
- Transportation
- Directory A–Z
- Behind the Scenes
- Chicago Maps
- Our Writers