If you have to be downtown or right near it, the cheapest option I'm seeing on PRICELINE EXPRESS (please confirm the correct date of travel is showing on the detail page after clicking the link below) is:
4* McCormick Place - South Loop - Soldier Field (<<<---CLICK HERE to go direct to the listing) for $257
Fitness Center
Business Center
No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
Free Internet
Indoor or Outdoor Pool
>>>Best guess would be the Hyatt McCormick. Not walkable to downtown, but reasonably quick cab ride to the Loop.
On HOTWIRE I'm seeing:
4* HOTWIRE Magnificent Mile - Water Tower for $295.00
Free Internet
Pet Friendly
Boutique
Smoke Free
Fitness
Restaurant
Business
Hi-Speed Internet
Golf
Blind Accessible
Deaf Accessible
Travel Accessible
Room Accessible
Wheelchair Accessible
Bathroom Accessible
Handicapped Parking
Roll-in Shower
==> Best guess would be the Ambassador.
If you're driving and don't mind taking a train trip downtown:
On PRICELINE EXPRESS (please confirm the correct date of travel is showing on the detail page after clicking the links below.)
3* Deerfield Area (<<<---CLICK HERE to go direct to the listing) for $49
Free Parking
Fitness Center
Business Center
Restaurant
No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
Free Internet
Indoor or Outdoor Pool
>>>Best guess would be the Courtyard Marriott Deerfield
3.5* Deerfield Area (<<<---CLICK HERE to go direct to the listing) for $77
Free Parking
Fitness Center
Business Center
Restaurant
No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
Free Internet
Indoor or Outdoor Pool
>>>Best guess would be the Hyatt Deerfield
If staying in Deerfield, there is the Metra train downtown (about 45 minutes each way and doesn't run as often on Saturday, but the Metra trains are very nice and there is a weekend pass.) Deerfield would really be more if you're driving in (it's not really walkable), but it's very nice and options certainly would be cheaper.
If you are flying in and want to stay by the airport, let us know which and we would be happy to offer suggestions. I'm also happy to answer any city questions.
Let us know what you decide or if we can be of any further assistance.
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