DK Travel : Chicago

Big-city sophistication combined with small-town hospitality create the perfect blend in this, the Mid west’s largest city. Chicago’s influential architecture, cuisine for every budget and taste, great shopping, diverse ethnic neighborhoods, and outstanding museums are reason enough for a visit. And the icing on the cake? The city boasts a lakefront and park system that are as beautiful as they are recreational.

Homewood Suites by Hilton

The two-room suites in this great value hotel all have fully equipped kitchens, as well as living rooms with extra queen-size sofa beds. Use of the 19th-floor indoor pool and the fitness center all add to your stay here.
Hostelling International Chicago

This place is great value if you don’t mind sleeping in a basic dormitory with local students, and paying a small yearly membership fee. The facility includes lounges, fully equipped kitchens, and bed linen.
Hotel Allegro

Here, designer Cheryl Rowley has combined classic Art Deco features with contemporary colors and textures to great effect at this musically themed hotel. Complimentary coffee and wine are standard. Fresh and fun.
Hotel Burnham

The Reliance Building – a handsome example of the Chicago School of architecture (see Skyscrapers) – was reborn as the boutique Hotel Burnham in 1999. Plush rooms are decorated in gold and blue; some offer great views.
Hotel Monaco

Most of the luxe rooms in this stylish 14-story hotel feature window seats (a.k.a “secluded meditation stations”), while the spirit is further calmed by aromatherapy oils in the bathrooms. Pep things up in the Party Like a Rock Star Suite, complete with jukebox and Jacuzzi tub.
Hothouse

Not-for-profit Hothouse serves up a gumbo of music in art-filled digs. Acts range from jazz to Afropop, with a smattering of poetry readings and performance art.
House of Africa

The scent of sandlewood incense fills this small boutique that sells African artifacts, carved wooden sculptures, and CDs of music from all over the continent.
House of Blues

Folk art and exotic architectural remnants festoon the funky House of Blues. The vast 1500-seat concert hall presents a variety of national touring acts from hard rock to hip hop in addition to blues. The Sunday gospel brunch with seatings from 9:30am to noon is a must.
House of Blues Hotel

This amazing hotel is much more than just somewhere to lay your head. A golden Buddha welcomes guests, and the atmospheric Kaz Bar has a Moroccan theme. State-of-the-art rooms offer hi-tech entertainment and eclectic decor.
Howl at the Moon

"The most fun you'll have with your clothes on!" An outrageous dueling piano bar perfect for all ages. Great drinks and great music. If you want a table, get their aroundn 6 pm, as tables tend to disappear quickly.

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Hotel price categories

For a standard, double room per night (with breakfast if included), taxes and extra charges.
- under $100
- $100–200
- $200–300
- $300–400
- over $400