Chicago, Ill. is one of the largest cities in the United States and welcomes many visitors and tourists every year. The city borders Lake Michigan, and travelers may be interested in staying in hotels on or near the lake shore. All types of accommodations are available, from luxury to budget-friendly, both on the lake shore itself and in the surrounding neighborhoods.
The W Chicago--Lakeshore offers luxury-style accommodations for guests as well as views of Lake Michigan and downtown Chicago. Amenities include flat-screen cable TVs, DVD players, pillow-top mattresses with goose-down duvets and pillows and 350-thread count bed linens. Guests will also enjoy spa robes, Bliss-brand toiletries, minibars, in-room safes, irons and ironing boards and coffeemakers.
Pets are pampered at the W Chicago--Lakeshore, too. The hotel provides litter boxes and scoops for cats, water and food bowls, pet beds and pet turndown gifts.
Other hotel features include a business center, indoor swimming pool, a spa and fitness center. Guests can enjoy on-site dining in one of the hotel's two restaurants, cafe or in their rooms with 24-hour room service. (
W Chicago--Lakeshore
644 N. Lake Shore Drive
Chicago, IL 60611-3017
312-943-9200
starwoodhotels.com
The Ramada Chicago has more than 180 guest rooms and 11 suites on its four floors. According to the hotel's website, rooms may feature a view of Lake Michigan, downtown Chicago or both. Room features include king or double beds, work stations and alarm clocks, as well as free Wi-Fi service. The Ramada Chicago has an on-site restaurant as well as room service, an outdoor pool, laundry and free parking. As a service to guests, the hotel offers a free shuttle to downtown Chicago.
Ramada Chicago
4900 S. Lake Shore Drive
Chicago, IL 60615
773-288-5800
ramada-chicago.com
The Hyatt Regency McCormick Place's website notes the hotel has both Lake Michigan and Chicago views from its lakefront location. The hotel has more than 350 guest rooms and offers free Internet service to guests. Other amenities include MP3 docking stations, Portico-brand toiletries, hair dryers and flat-screen cable TVs.
The hotel also offers guests use of its indoor pool, sauna and fitness center, and business travelers may make use of the skywalk connecting the hotel to McCormick Place conference center as well as the in-house business center. There's also a Hertz car rental location and gift shop on-site.
Hyatt Regency McCormick Place
2233 S. Martin L. King Drive
Chicago, IL 60616-9985
312-567-1234
mccormickplace.hyatt.com
