Located in the heart of the famous Boystown district in downtown Chicago is the Best Western Hawthorne Terrace. The hotel is located within minutes of several gay and lesbian bars and restaurants and provides an affordable accommodation option for those wishing to stay within the heart of one of the most famous gay districts in the country. The hotel has several amenities such as cable, Wi-Fi and an exercise room. The hotel has 59 rooms, and offers a complimentary continental breakfast. The Best Western Hawthorne Terrace markets directly to gay and lesbian individuals and is openly accepting of LGBT travelers. The hotel has also promoted several gay and lesbian events in the Chicago area, including the Gay Games VII which were held in the city in 2006.
The Hyatt Regency is a four-star luxury hotel located in downtown Chicago and is one of the largest mainstream gay-friendly hotels in area. The hotel is connected to the Illinois Center and located on the famous Magnificent Mile of Chicago. The Hyatt Regency extends 36 stories in the air and recently went under a $90 million dollar renovation and has bars, restaurants, a hair salon and numerous conference rooms. The hotel is also located near the historic Boystown district. The Chicago Hyatt is an avid supporter of the local Chicago Pride Fest. In 2010, the Human Rights Campaign named this hotel one of the best in supporting equality for LGBT employees, and it received a perfect score on HRC's annual rating of a corporation's treatment of LGBT employees. GLADD also gave the hotel an award for their 2009 to 2010 advertising campaign. This Hyatt Regency was also named by Advocate magazine as one of 10 companies on their list of top gay-friendly employers in the country.
The Villa Toscana is a Victorian-style bed and breakfast that is located right in the heart of the famous Boystown district. The Villa Toscana is arguably the most famous gay and lesbian hotel in Chicago and caters mainly to gay and lesbian travelers. The hotel even promotes and gives out gay and lesbian resources to all guests who visit their website and hotel. Every room has a different theme, such as a Moroccan and French themed room. The bed and breakfast offers antique-filled accommodations filled with European influence. The building was constructed in 1890 but has gone through several modern remodels. Guests are within walking distance of several gay bars and restaurants as well as other clubs, restaurants, theaters and shops. Continental breakfast comes with the room, which is served either in the dining room or on the bed and breakfast's sun deck. The accommodations are in close proximity to Wrigley Field.
The Amalfi Hotel in Chicago has been recognized by several local LGBT organizations for being a gay-friendly organization. In 2011, the hotel was one of the official sponsors of Chicago Takes Off, an annual gay pride event held in the city. The hotel is also associated with the International Gay & Lesbian Travel Association. Amalfi also promotes and has sponsored the annual Chicago Gay and Lesbian Pride Parade. The Amalfi Hotel is located in Chicago's River North District, and is within walking distance of the Magnificent Mile. Rooms include Wi-Fi and flat-screen HDTVs. The hotel also has 24-hour room service as well as a 24-hour fitness center. The hotel is completely non-smoking and is located within close proximity of Millennium Park and the Art Institute of Chicago.
