Chicago Hotels

A historic destination brimming with attractions for visitors to explore, Chicago is a famed city with something to offer a range of holidaymakers. Read about a range of properties for tourists to check into.

Congress Plaza Hotel

This two-star hotel is a great option for holidaymakers on a budget seeking a comfortable yet central location during their stay. Situated near Grant Park and Lake Michigan, the property was built in 1893 and is a traditional building with ornate chandeliers, statues and murals creating a luxurious atmosphere for guests.

Congress Plaza caters particularly well for business guests. It boasts 23 meeting rooms covering 50,000 square feet of function space, which includes a ballroom catering for groups of up to 2,000. For formal events there is the Gold Room, which has a vaulted ceiling, gold-leaf trim and chandeliers.

Other facilities include a hair salon, gift shop and arcade, while visitors can even have their shoes shined without leaving the complex. Furthermore, there is an ATM on the premises, safe deposit box, dry cleaning service and fitness equipment for those keen to cut a trim figure while abroad.

Hotel Allegro Chicago - A Kimpton Hotel

This three-and-a-half star hotel is one mile from the Magnificent Mile, four blocks from Millennium Park and next to the Cadillac Theatre. Spanning 19-floors, the hotel has complimentary 24-hour fitness facilities, a free yoga TV channel and provides all guests with a yoga mat, making it the ideal venue for those keen on exercising while away.

Guestrooms are kitted out with Italian linens and down blankets on the beds, while its bathrooms are stocked with Aveda toiletries, ensuring that visitors get a luxurious stay. All suites have free wireless internet access, morning newspapers and a 37-inch CD TV with pay per movies. Meanwhile, iPod docking stations and alarm clocks are also standard.

Swissotel

A lavish-four star property located near the Wrigley Building and Magnificent Mile, this hotel is centrally located and wonderfully luxurious. All of the Swissotel's 661 rooms have a city, lake or river view and are decorated in a clean and modern style. Guests benefit from amenities such as CD players, premium bedding and 24-hour room service. Business visitors may be pleased to hear that there is a wireless internet service.