Chicago's South Michigan Avenue is home to many historic buildings and runs past Grant Park, Shedd Aquarium, the Field Museum, Adler Planetarium and Soldier Field. Visitors will find several hotels on South Michigan Avenue and from there, have access to everything downtown has to offer by foot and public transportation. Several bus lines and "L" lines serve Michigan Avenue directly.
The Best Western Grant Park Hotel, puts guests across the street from the park's main entrance, guarded by Ivan Mestrovic's iconic "The Bowman" and "The Spearman" statues. Guests stay in rooms with a simple country design offsetting the tone of downtown's urban surroundings. Rooms come with basic hotel amenities along with free wireless Internet access. The onsite restaurant offers cuisine from around the world; special packages that include breakfast are available. A seasonal outdoor swimming pool and sun deck provide guests with a place to relax during the summer months.
Best Western Grant Park Hotel
1100 S. Michigan Ave.
Chicago, IL 60605
866-516-3164
bwgrantparkhotel.com
Chicago's Essex Inn offers stylish guest rooms in a contemporary, predominantly glass structure. With large floor-to-ceiling windows, guests can enjoy expansive panoramic views of the city, Grant Park and Lake Michigan. Granite bathroom countertops, chic furnishings and colorful patterns complement each room's flat-screen TV, iPod docking station and Wi-Fi access. The hotel's rooftop swimming pool stays open all year providing guests with a place to cool down even during Chicago's harsh winters. Guests also have access to the onsite fitness center. To make things easier on their guests, the hotel provides a complimentary Michigan Avenue shuttle that stops at many of the city's most famous attractions.
Essex Inn
800 S. Michigan Ave.
Chicago, IL 60605
800-621-6909
essexinn.com
Classiness and history meet at the Hilton Chicago, a city landmark. The ornate Great Hall welcomes guests as they enter the hotel from South Michigan Avenue. From here, the elegant staircase carries guests into their simple yet refined rooms. European linens, duvet covers, flat-screen TVs, MP3 clock radios and Internet access characterize each room. The hotel offers three dining choices: the Irish-styled pub serves international bar fare; the casual dining restaurant serves a breakfast buffet and a la carte meals; and the cafe offers pastries, coffee and cocktails in an elegant setting. The hotel's athletic club has a heated indoor pool, indoor running track, fitness center and whirlpool.
Hilton Chicago
720 S. Michigan Ave.
Chicago, IL 60605
312-922-4400
hilton.com
