According to Choose Chicago, 45.6 million people visited the city in 2008, contributing a total of $11.8 billion to its economy. When visiting Chicago, staying at a hotel downtown creates the convenience of easy access to local attractions. Often, these hotels are higher priced because of their location. If you want to visit Chicago but don't want to spend a lot of money, you'll find some inexpensive downtown hotels that won't break your budget.
This nonsmoking hotel opened its doors as the Harrison Hotel in 1928. As of August 2010, rates to stay at this hotel start at a little under $100. While staying right in the heart of Chicago, you can visit many nearby attractions such as McCormick Place, Grant Park, the Willis "Sears" Tower, Millennium Park, Navy Pier and Lake Michigan. Aside from vacationers, the hotel can accommodate business travelers who can use the hotel's business center. Rooms come equipped with a safe, coffee makers, voice mail, Wi-Fi Internet access and cable television. A 24-hour airport shuttle is available to hotel guests and there is plenty of indoor and outdoor parking space available. Reservations can only be made by people over 21 years old.
Travelodge Hotel Downtown Chicago
65 East Harrison
Wabash St & Harrison St.
Chicago, IL 60605
312-427-8000
travelodge.com
The Red Roof Inn is located in downtown Chicago, one block away from Michigan Avenue. The hotel can accommodate its guests in standard rooms, deluxe rooms and king suites. All rooms come with cable television and Wi-Fi Internet access. One pet per room is allowed in the hotel. Nearby outings and attractions can include Watertower Place, the House of Blues, American Girl Place, ESPN Zone, The Chicago Art Institute, Marina City, the Hard Rock Cafe and the Redhead Piano Bar. This centrally located hotel has affordable room rates starting at $90 per night as of August 2010. Kids 17 years old and under can stay for free. Reservations can only be made by those 21 years old and above.
Red Roof Inn
162 E. Ontario St.
Chicago, IL 60611
312-787-3580
redroof-chicago-downtown.com
The Central Loop Hotel is located downtown Chicago in the heart of the business and cultural district. Rooms come with work stations, Wi-Fi Internet access, coffee maker, hair dryer, cordless phone, luxury bedding and custom designed furniture. As of August 2010, rates start at a little over $100, and the hotel facilities include a fitness room, office space, a pub and restaurant. Nearby attractions include visiting Navy Pier with over 50 acres of parks, shops, gardens, restaurants and attractions, Lincoln Park Zoo and shopping at the Magnificent Mile.
Central Loop Hotel
111A West Adams Street
Chicago, IL 60603
866-539-8430
centralloophotel.com
