The largest city in the state of Illinois is Chicago, located near the northeastern corner of the state. Year after year tourists are drawn to the area to experience the culture of the "Windy City." From numerous city parks like the waterfront Lincoln Park and downtown's Grant Park to upscale shops and restaurants on the Magnificent Mile and State Street, the city offers something for everyone. For visitors to the area wishing to find accommodation with an in-room kitchen, there are several options to choose from.
Residence Inn Chicago Downtown/RIver North is an all-suite hotel on North Dearborn Street in the heart of downtown. Guests are in close proximity to attractions such as Adler Planetarium/Field Museum, the Art Institute of Chicago, Lincoln Park Zoo and the Merchandise Mart. All 270 suites come equipped with full kitchen with refrigerator and microwave, as well as the basic amenities of wireless Internet and cable TV. Dining options less than a mile away include restaurants such as Rosebud Trattoria, Harry Caray's Italian Steakhouse and Keefer's Restaurant.
Homewood Suites sits on Grand Avenue in downtown Chicago. Just minutes from the hotel's front doors are the Magnificent Mile shopping district, the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum and the Museum of Contemporary Art. All guest suites offer a full kitchen with granite counter tops, full-size refrigerator, two-burner stove and dishwasher. Suites also feature a private bedroom and living room, each with LCD flat-panel TV. Hotel amenities include daily complimentary buffet breakfast, complimentary grocery shopping service, indoor pool and fitness center. Local restaurants include Riva Navy Pier, Lawry's The Prime Rib and Weber Grill Restaurant.
Comfort Suites is located on North Michigan Avenue, just three blocks from Millennium Park, Magnificent Mile shopping and the Chicago River. Each room features flat-screen TV, high-speed Internet access and full kitchen with stove, microwave and refrigerator. Hotel amenities include complimentary breakfast each morning, an on-site fitness center, valet parking and same-day dry cleaning services. For dining out, China Grill, Morton's steakhouse and the Park Grill are all within walking distance.
Residence Inn Chicago Downtown/Magnificent Mile is located on East Walton Place, on the other side of downtown from the Residence Inn Chicago Downtown/River North. Guests are a short distance from Water Tower Place and its mall, Navy Pier and Wrigley Field. Much the same as River North, the hotel features suites equipped with kitchens including a dishwasher, refrigerator, microwave and conventional oven with stove top. Less than a mile away, guests are able to enjoy swimming at Oak Street Beach or biking and jogging trails. Just blocks from the hotel are restaurants such as the Cheesecake Factory, Rosebud Steakhouse and Pelago Ristorante.
