Quick Hotel Guide - Chicago
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| Hotel | Jim's Favorites | Avoid | WJAR | Address | Region | Telephone | Est. Price | Hotel Star Rating | Quality | Jim's Comments | Website |
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| Hyatt Regency Chicago | 5 | 151 East Wacker Dr Chicago IL 60601 | Downtown | 312 565-1234 | 259 | 4 | 4.3 | Very Wheelchair Friendly | Visit Website | ||
| The Blackstone Renaissance Chicago Hotel | x | 5 | 636 S Michigan Ave Chicago IL 60605 | Downtown | (312) 447-0955 | 269 | 4 | 4.6 | Jim's Favorite South Michican Ave hotel. Fabulous renovated hotel overlooking Grant Park on S. Michigan Ave; very wheelchair friendly. Beautiful old lobby, restaurants and bar; Starbucks. Many stairs but elevators or ramps to all levels. Beautiful and spacious rooms. There is a 24/7 automatic door at entrance to avoid entry steps. | Visit Website | |
| DoubleTree by Hilton Chicago O'Hare Airport - Rosemont | x | 5 | 5460 N River Rd Rosemont IL 60018 | Chicago O'Hare Airport | (847) 292-9100 | 169 | 3.5 | 4.3 | Jim's Favorite O'Hare Airport hotel. Beautiful spacious hotel with large lobby, marble floors, restaurants and very wheelchair friendly. Located 2.2 miles (10 minutes) from O'Hare; across from Stephens Convention Center. Spacious guest rooms and bath; extra counter space. Poorly designed roll-in shower; cannot reach shower controls from bench seat. Gibsons steakhouse & bar restaurant adjacent. | Visit Website | |
| Crowne Plaza Chicago Metro | 4 | 733 W Madison St Chicago IL 60661 | Downtown | (312) 829-5000 | 162 | 3.5 | 4.2 | Very Wheelchair Friendly | Visit Website | ||
| Fairmont Chicago at Millennium Park | 4 | 200 North Columbus Drive Chicago IL 60601 | Downtown | (312) 565-8000 | 151 | 4 | 4.5 | 20 wheelchair accessible guestrooms but only 2 roll-in showers. Very Wheelchair Friendly. | Visit Website | ||
| Hard Rock Hotel Chicago | 4 | 230 N Michigan Ave Chicago IL 60601 | Downtown | (312) 345-1000 | 180 | 4 | 4.3 | Very Wheelchair Friendly | Visit Website | ||
| Hilton Chicago- Michigan Ave Cultural Mile | x | 4 | 720 S Michigan Ave Chicago IL 60605 | Downtown | 312) 922-4400 | 206 | 4 | 4.3 | Jim's 2nd Favorite South Michigan Ave hotel. Grand old Hilton on south end of Michigan Ave (Grant's Park) with the Great Hall, Exhibition areas and ballrooms; very wheelchair friendly. WARNING: The lower level SE Exhibition Hall uses a small hydralic lft for access. Includes very nice restaurant, bar and various lounges plus Kitty O'Sheas restaurant. Many steps but elevators to all areas. Wheelchair accessible pool. | Visit Website | |
| Marriott Chicago at Medical District/UIC | 4 | 625 South Ashland Avenue Chicago IL 60607 | Downtown | 312 491-1234 | 269 | 3.5 | 4.3 | Very Wheelchair Friendly. Free wheelchair accessible shuttle anywhere within 1 mile. Only 2 roll-in showers. | Visit Website | ||
| Silversmith Hotel & Suites | 4 | 10 S Wabash Ave Chicago IL 60603 | Downtown | (312) 372-7696 | 149 | 3.5 | 4.5 | Very nice boutique located next to "L" train tracks on Wabash; very wheelchair friendly. Take elevator to 2nd floor registration desk, spacious sitting/reading lounge and accessible lobby restroom. Very nice spacious rooms but no seat in roll-in shower. Some rooms noisy due to trains across the street. Nice restaurant adjoins hotel. No pool. | Visit Website | ||
| The Palmer House Hilton | x | 4 | 17 E Monroe St Chicago IL 60603 | Downtown | (312) 726-7500 | 204 | 4 | 4.4 | The Palmer House Hilton is magnificant, one of the Great American Historic Hotels and very wheelchair friendly. The lobby, bar, lounge area, shopping and ballrooms are fabulous and very accessible. WARNING: There is a small hydralic lift to access the Honore Ballroom and Empire Room but it's worth it! Lockwood Restaurant and Bar is very nice and accessible. Wheelchair accessible pool. | Visit Website | |
| theWit Chicago - a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel | 4 | 201 N State Street Chicago IL 60601 | Downtown | (312) 467-0200 | 215 | 4 | 4.5 | Very Wheelchair Friendly | Visit Website | ||
| Hilton Suites Chicago Magnificent Mile | 4 | 198 E Delaware Pl. Chicago IL 60611 | Lincoln Park | (312) 664-1100 | 159 | 3.5 | 4.4 | Very nice downtown hotel and lobby; Starbucks in lobby; very wheelchair friendly. Great location just off Michigan Ave. Nice guest rooms and bathroom; roll-in shower ok but bench seat is against side wall and could be difficult. Accessible Pool. | Visit Website | ||
| Millennium Knickerbocker | x | 4 | 163 E Walton St Chicago IL 60611 | Lincoln Park | (312) 751-8100 | 169 | 4 | 4.4 | Jim's Favorite upper Michican Ave hotel. Beautiful lobby, marble floors and restaurant/bar; and very wheelchair friendly. Spacious guest rooms and bath area. Great historical hotel (Al Capone/Playboy Mansion). Great location just off upper Michigan Ave. WARNING: Elevators are a bit narrow for wide wheelchairs. | Visit Website | |
| Raffaello Hotel | 4 | 201 E Delaware Pl Chicago IL 60611 | Lincoln Park | 312 943-5000 | 227 | 4 | 4.3 | Very nice downtown boutique hotel off Michigan Ave and very wheelchair friendly. Elegant Pelago Ristorante (lunch & dinner only) adjoins but probably 60% of tables are up 5-6 steps. No breakfast or pool. | Visit Website | ||
| Courtyard by Marriott Chicago Magnificent Mile | 4 | 165 E Ontario St Chicago IL 60611 | Magnificent Mile-River North | 312 573-0800 | 190 | 3 | 4.7 | Very nice downtown Marriott property and very wheelchair friendly. Nice restaurant and bar facility. Roll-in showers have plastic portable seats. Accessible Pool. | Visit Website | ||
| Embassy Suites Chicago Downtown - Lakefront | 4 | 511 North Columbus Drive Chicago IL 60611 | Magnificent Mile-River North | (312) 836-5900 | 169 | 3.5 | 4.5 | Very Wheelchair Friendly. Accessible Pool. | Visit Website | ||
| Ivy Hotel | 4 | 233 E Ontario Chicago IL 60611 | Magnificent Mile-River North | (312) 335-5444 | 219 | 4 | 4.6 | Beautiful, new boutique downtown hotel and very wheelchair friendly. Lobby wheelchair accessible restroom is hidden behind registration desk. Very nice Ivy lobby restaurant/bar; Very nice roof top lounge. WARNING: Roll-in shower is all glass with no seat; difficult to close glass door. | Visit Website | ||
| Omni Chicago Hotel | 4 | 676 N Michigan Ave Chicago IL 60611 | Magnificent Mile-River North | (312) 944-6664 | 197 | 4.5 | 4.6 | Very Wheelchair Friendly. Accessible Pool. | Visit Website | ||
| Warwick Allerton Hotel on Magnificent Mile | x | 4 | 701 N Michigan Ave Chicago IL 60611 | Magnificent Mile-River North | (312) 440-1500 | 159 | 4 | 4.2 | Jim's 2nd Favorite upper Michigan Ave Hotel. Beautiful historic hotel on Michigan Avenue and very wheelchair friendly. Take elevator to 2nd floor registration and wheelchair accessible restrooms. Beautiful restaurant and bar on lobby level. | Visit Website | |
| Chicago Marriott Northwest | 4 | 4800 Hoffman Blvd Hoffman Estates IL 60192 | Schaumburg-Northwest | 847-645-9500 | 190 | 3.5 | 3.8 | Very Wheelchair Friendly. Accessible Pool. | Visit Website | ||
| Courtyard by Marriott Chicago Schaumburg | 4 | 1311 American Ln Schaumburg IL 60173 | Schaumburg-Northwest | (847) 619-8100 | 130 | 3 | 4.6 | Very Wheelchair Friendly. Accessible Pool. | Visit Website | ||
| Eaglewood Resort and Spa | 4 | 1401 Nordic Rd Itasca IL 60143 | Schaumburg-Northwest | 630 773-1400 | 144 | 3.5 | 4.3 | Very Wheelchair Friendly. Accessible Pool. | Visit Website | ||
| Embassy Suites Chicago - Schaumburg - Woodfield | 4 | 1939 N Meacham Rd Schaumburg IL 60173 | Schaumburg-Northwest | 847 397-1313 | 135 | 3.5 | 4.4 | Very Wheelchair Friendly. Accessible Pool. | Visit Website | ||
| Holiday Inn Chicago Northwest-Elgin | x | 4 | 495 Airport Rd Elgin IL 60123 | Schaumburg-Northwest | (847) 488-9000 | 125 | 3 | 3.8 | Jim's Favorite West Dundee hotel. Very nice and very wheelchair friendly. WARNING: Beds were 3-5 inches higher than normal. Nicely appointed room and large bathroom. Nice accessible breakfast room with full menu and accessible Bennigan's restaurant adjoins. Plenty of wheelchair accessible parking. Accessible pool. | Visit Website | |
| Chicago Oak Brook Hills Marriott Resort | x | 4 | 3500 Midwest Rd Oak Brook IL 60523 | Lombard-Oakbrook | 630 850-5555 | 209 | 3.5 | 4.3 | Jim's Favorite Lombard-Oakbrook hotel. Beautiful, large resort on a golf course and very wheelchair friendly. Beautiful lobby with bar over looking golf course (although some seating is down stairs). Nice rooms although roll-in showers do not have any bench seats. Lovely setting in quiet Oak Brook neighborhood. Accessible indoor and outdoor pool. | Visit Website | |
| Hilton Chicago/Oak Brook | 4 | 10 Drury Lane Oakbrook Terrace IL 60181 | Lombard-Oakbrook | 630-941-0100 | 165 | 3.5 | 4.4 | Very nice but older Hilton hotel and very wheelchair friendly; 15 minutes from O'Hare Airport. Adjacent to Drury Lane Broadway Theatre and short distance to upscale Oakbrook Center Mall. Roll-in shower is rectangle shape and narrow; difficult to transfer from wheelchair. Beds are a little high. Accessible Pool. | Visit Website | ||
| Hilton Garden Inn Chicago / Oak Brook | 4 | 1000 Drury Ln Oakbrook Terrace IL 60181 | Lombard-Oakbrook | 630-941-1177 | 149 | 3 | 4.6 | Very nice, new hotel and very wheelchair friendly; 15 minutes from O'Hare Airport. Adjacent to Drury Lane Broadway Theatre and short distance to upscale Oakbrook Center Mall. Poorly designed roll-in shower; cannot reach shower controls from bench seat. Accessible pool. | Visit Website | ||
| Best Western Grant Park | 3 | 1100 S Michigan Ave Chicago IL 60605 | Downtown | (312) 922-2900 | 150 | 2.5 | 3.7 | Very nice Best Western on the south end of Michigan Ave (Grant Park) and very wheelchair friendly. Nice restaurant and bar adjoins hotel. Lobby wheelchair accessible restroom has key entry. Small ramp before door at hotel entrance. Pool not accessible. | Visit Website | ||
| Club Quarters, Central Loop | 3 | 111 W Adams St Chicago IL 60603 | Downtown | (312) 214-6400 | 159 | 3.5 | 4.4 | Very nice downtown business traveler hotel and very wheelchair friendly. Small but nice guest rooms with large bathrooms; well designed roll-in showers. Wheelchair accessible lobby restrooms are on 3rd floor (elevator). Accessible Elepahant & Castle restaurant adjoins. No pool. | Visit Website | ||
| River Hotel | 3 | 75 East Wacker Drive Chicago IL 60601 | Downtown | (312) 777-0990 | 159 | 3.5 | 4.4 | Very nice boutique business traveler hotel along the river; very wheelchair friendly. 1 block from Michigan Ave Magnificant Mile (although somewhat steep to Michigan Ave). Multiple nearby hotels and excellent restaurants. Take elevator to accessible lobby restroom on 2nd floor. Parking was difficult. | Visit Website | ||
| Travelodge Hotel Downtown | 3 | 65 E Harrison St Chicago IL 60605 | Downtown | (312) 427-8000 | 119 | 2 | 3.3 | WARNING: Only 2 wheelchair accessible rooms and 2 roll-in showers. WARNING: No wheelchair accessible lobby restroom. Valet & self park available across the street. | Visit Website | ||
| Swissotel - Chicago | 3 | 323 E Wacker Dr Chicago IL 60601 | Downtown | 312 565-0565 | 216 | 4 | 4.4 | Very Wheelchair Friendly. WARNING: Must use small hydralic lift to access pool. | Visit Website | ||
| Wyndham Blake Chicago | 3 | 500 South Dearborn Street Chicago IL 60605 | Downtown | 312-986-1234 | 134 | 3.5 | 4.3 | Very nice hotel 3 blocks from Michigan Ave (Grants Park) and very wheelchair friendly. Continental breakfast and bar; no restaurant although they plan to add a restaurant in 2013. Rooms are very nice but bathroom door width is about 30 inches. Roll-in showers have no seat. | Visit Website | ||
| Hotel Lincoln | 3 | 1816 N Clark Street Chicago IL 60614 | Lincoln Park | (312) 254-4700 | 189 | 4 | 4.3 | Very wheelchair accessible. | Visit Website | ||
| Best Western Plus Hawthorne | 3 | 3434 N Broadway St Chicago IL 60657 | Lincoln Park | (773) 244-3434 | 153 | 3 | 4.6 | Only 3 wheelchair accessible rooms | Visit Website | ||
| Hotel Indigo Chicago Downtown Gold Coast | x | 3 | 1244 N Dearborn Parkway Chicago IL 60610 | Lincoln Park | 312 787-4980 | 148 | 3.5 | 4.3 | Jim's Favorite Lincoln Park hotel. Very nice, bright, cheerful boutique hotel just north of downtown and very wheelchair friendly. Large comfortable rooms and bathrooms; brightly painted (I could smell the new paint). No seat in roll-in shower. Lobby restroom located on lower level (use elevator) is not wheelchair accessible. Small boutique restaurant and bar on main level. | Visit Website | |
| Residence Inn by Marriott Chicago Downtown Magnificent Mile | 3 | 201 E Walton St Chicago IL 60611 | Lincoln Park | (312) 943-9800 | 189 | 3 | 4.6 | Very nice Marriott property with nice lobby/sitting space and very wheelchair friendly. Great location just off Michigan Ave. Breakfast only; some limited meals and complimentary beverages. | Visit Website | ||
| Sofitel Chicago Water Tower | 3 | 20 E Chestnut St Chicago IL 60611 | Lincoln Park | (312) 324-4000 | 180 | 4 | 4.8 | Take elevator to accessible lobby restroom on 2nd floor. Very Wheelchair Friendly. | Visit Website | ||
| The James Chicago | 3 | 55 East Ontario Street Chicago IL 60611 | Magnificent Mile-River North | 312 337-1000 | 219 | 4.5 | 4.6 | Beautiful boutique downtown hotel and reasonably wheelchair friendly. Roll-in showers have no seat. No wheelchair accessible lobby restroom. WARNING: Steps to spa and fitness center (access by freight elevator). WARNING: Elevators are a bit small and narrow. | Visit Website | ||
| Quality Inn Hoffman Estates (Prior Comfort Inn) | 3 | 2075 Barrington Rd Hoffman Estates IL 60169 | Schaumburg-Northwest | (847) 884-6400 | 79 | 2 | 4.3 | WARNING: No roll-in showers. | Visit Website | ||
| DoubleTree by Hilton Chicago - Schaumburg | 3 | 800 National Pkwy Schaumburg IL 60173 | Schaumburg-Northwest | (847) 605-9222 | 89 | 3 | 4.1 | Very Wheelchair Friendly. WARNING: Must use small hydralic lift to access pool. | Visit Website | ||
| Hilton Chicago / Indian Lakes Resort | 3 | 250 W Schick Rd Bloomingdale IL 60108 | Schaumburg-Northwest | (630) 529-0200 | 135 | 3.5 | 4.4 | Very Wheelchair Friendly. WARNING: 3 steps to pool area | Visit Website | ||
| Holiday Inn Express Chicago - Schaumburg | 3 | 1550 N Roselle Rd Schaumburg IL 60195 | Schaumburg-Northwest | (847) 310-0500 | 105 | 3 | 4.4 | Very Wheelchair Friendly | Visit Website | ||
| TownePlace Suites by Marriott Chicago Elgin-West Dundee | 3 | 2185 Marriott Dr West Dundee IL 60118 | Schaumburg-Northwest | (847) 608-6320 | 114 | 2 | 4.2 | Small Marriott hotel and very wheelchair friendly. Very small but accessible lobby. Continental breakfast only with no wheelchair seating. Small outdoor accessible pool. | Visit Website | ||
| Crowne Plaza Lombard Downers Grove | 3 | 1250 Roosevelt Road Glen Ellyn IL 60137 | Lombard-Oakbrook | (630) 629-6000 | 126 | 3.5 | 4.2 | Very Wheelchair Friendly. Only 3 wheelchair accessible rooms and 2 roll-in showers. Accessible Pool. | Visit Website | ||
| Embassy Suites Chicago - Lombard - Oak Brook | 3 | 707 E Butterfield Rd Lombard IL 60148 | Lombard-Oakbrook | 630 969-7500 | 169 | 3.5 | 4.5 | Wheelchair accessible but design is not convenient for a wheelchair. Many steps and ramps (one somewhat steep). There is a long ramp-way to a preferred breakfast dining area. Bar area mostly high top tables. A short drive to Yorktown Shopping Center; many restaurants and shopping. Accessible pool. Not my favorite Embassy Suites. | Visit Website | ||
| Holiday Inn Chicago-Oakbrook | 3 | 17 22nd St Oakbrook Terrace IL 60181 | Lombard-Oakbrook | 630-833-3600 | 95 | 3 | 3.8 | This Holiday Inn was a real dissappointment. Wheelchair accessible but poorly designed for wheelchairs; near Oakbrook Shopping Centre. Nice lobby but stall in lobby bathroom is not wheelchair accessible. Rooms are small and carpet old; beds are higher than normal; Roll-in showers poorly designed; cannot reach shower controls from bench seat. Nice restaurant and bar area off lobby but mostly high top tables. Accessible Pool. | Visit Website | ||
| Armada Hotel and Suites (Prior Ramada) | 3 | 780 North Avenue Glendale Heights IL 60139 | Lombard-Oakbrook | (630) 942-9500 | 63 | 2 | 3.3 | WARNING: Only 2 wheelchair accessible rooms and 1 roll-in shower (no bench seat). No wheelchair accessible lobby restroom. Older budget hotel but wheelchair accesssible; good sized bathroom. Accessible Pool. Breakfast only; small but full bar; only a few bar stools. | Visit Website | ||
| Staybridge Suites Chicago-Oakbrook Terrace | 3 | 200 Royce Blvd Oakbrook Terrace IL 60181 | Lombard-Oakbrook | 630-953-9393 | 126 | 3 | 4.6 | Small hotel but very wheelchair friendly. Breakast only; limited additional food/beer/wine. Located in Lincoln Centre business park; drive to nearby restaurants and mall. Not especially friendly staff. No pool. | Visit Website | ||
| Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, O'Hare South | 3 | 777 E Grand Ave Bensenville IL 60106 | Chicago O'Hare Airport | (630) 279-0100 | 76 | 2.5 | 4 | Very nice, clean hotel 3.4 miles (15 minutes) from O'Hare airport and very wheelchair friendly. Good neighborhood location next to golf course, although you can occassionally hear the planes overhead. Breakfast only; Comfortable lobby/breakfast area. Wheelchair accessible pool. Must drive to restaurants. | Visit Website | ||
| Hampton Inn Chicago - O'Hare | 3 | 3939 Mannheim Rd Schiller Park IL 60176 | Chicago O'Hare Airport | 847-671-1700 | 127 | 2.5 | 4.4 | Very nice, clean hotel 2.4 miles (10-15 minutes) from O'Hare airport and very wheelchair friendly. Very nicely appointed rooms and good sized accessible bathroom. Only 1 roll-in shower; uses removable plastic chair (no bolted in bench seat). Breakfast only; Comfortable lobby/breakfast area. Wheelchair accessible pool. Must drive to restaurants. | Visit Website | ||
| Holiday Inn & Suites Chicago-O'Hare/Rosemont | 3 | 10233 W Higgins Rd Rosemont IL 60018 | Chicago O'Hare Airport | (847) 954-8600 | 119 | 3 | 4.3 | Jim's 2nd Favorite O'Hare Airport hotel. Very nice, clean hotel 1.7 miles (10 minutes) from O'Hare airport and very wheelchair friendly. Nice rooms; roll-in shower poorly designed; cannot reach shower controls from bench seat. Harry Caray's Italian Steakhouse serves breakfast, lunch & dinner (includes bar). Must drive to other restaurants. No pool. | Visit Website | ||
| Radisson Hotel Chicago O'Hare | 3 | 1450 E Touhy Ave Des Plaines IL 60018 | Chicago O'Hare Airport | (847) 296-8866 | 139 | 3 | 4.2 | Very Wheelchair Friendly. Accessible Pool. | Visit Website | ||
| O'Hare Inn & Suites | x | 1 | 4101 Mannheim Rd Schiller Park IL 60176 | Chicago O'Hare Airport | (847) 671-1404 | 60 | 2 | 3.3 | WARNING: 7 steps to breakfast area. WARNING: Only 1 wheelchair accessible room and 1 roll-in shower. No wheelchair accessible lobby restroom. I drove by and this motel is not visually appealing. Must drive to restaurants. | Visit Website |
