Trendy Chicago Hotels
With your tour guide,
Anne P. Mitchell
| Summary: Chicago hotels run the range from luxury, to budget, to anywhere in between. Among this mix of Chicago hotels are some of the trendiest hotels in the country. |
Chicago is a bundle of extremes. The city of Chicago has some of the most extreme temperatures in the country, an extremely diverse population and an extreme mix of styles, tastes and classes. Luckily for Chicagoans and visitors to the windy city, there’s also a variety of establishments and accommodations to appeal to every background on the planet.
Chicago hotels mirror these extremes. Chicago’s luxury hotels are some of the most popular hotels in the country, while its budget hotels are among the friendliest and most convenient hotels in the city. But there’s another type of hotel in Chicago with a reputation for attracting the hip, party-going set. These hotels don’t stop at eclectic furnishings and catchy names. Chicago’s trendiest hotels go the extra mile by offering ultra cool lounges, bars and restaurants on-site.
Stylish, popular and full of soul, the House of Blues Hotel is a major attraction for natives and visitors alike. Located along the river in downtown Chicago at 333 N. Dearborn, the House of Blues Hotel features several restaurants and lounges, each with its own individual style including Bin 36 (a combination bar, restaurant & retail shop), Smith & Wollensky’s (steakhouse) and Kaz Bar (lounge).
The House of Blues Hotel features 367 guest rooms, 12 junior-sized rooms, three grand rooms and seven VIP suites outfitted in exotic prints and colors with amenities such as a minibar, downtown views and 24-hour room service. Guests may also take advantage of the facilities at Crunch Fitness as well as House of Blues Music Hall featuring live performances ranging from jazz and blues to hip hop and rock. Depending on size, location of the room and time of year, prices may range from $140 per night up to $600+ per night for a large suite with a bedroom. Guests may book a room at the House of Blues Hotel online at www.loewshotels.com or call 800-23-LOEWS.
Less than a five minute drive north of House of Blues, at 1244 N. Dearborn Parkway, is one of Chicago’s most stylish boutique hotels, Hotel Indigo. This Gold Coast hotel is located near the shopping center of the city, the Magnificent Mile and also near Chicago’s trendy Old Town neighborhood. As the name suggests, rooms at Indigo Hotel are decorated in bright colors ranging from indigo and green to white and tangerine. With hardwood flooring in each room, you’ll feel like you’re in a vintage Chicago flat rather than a hotel. Basic room amenities range from coffee, cable and clock radios to voice messaging and video games. Extras include a 24-hour business center, dry cleaning pick-up, spa services, and a gift shop. Rates may range from $139 to $200+ per night depending on room size and season. To reserve a room online visit: www.goldcoastchicagohotel.com or call 800-877 8 INDIGO.
Contemporary furnishings, panoramic views and high-speed Internet are just a few amenities offered at Hotel 71 located at 71 East Wacker Drive. Hotel 71 is also home to one of Chicago’s trendiest restaurants, Porter’s Steakhouse and Porter’s Bar & Lounge. The hotel features 454 “oversized” guest rooms ranging in price from $139 per night to $200+ per night. To reserve a room at Hotel 71 online, visit www.hotel71.com. Guest can also call 312-346-7100.
Located in the downtown Loop Theater District, Hotel Allegro offers easy access to the Goodman Theater, the Schubert Theater, the Cadillac Palace Theatre and the Chicago Theater, to name a few. Dining, shopping, popular State Street and the amazing Magnificent Mile are nearby as well as the Art Institute, Millennium Park and Grant Park. Hotel Allegro features 483 guestrooms in art deco design including amenities ranging from flat screen televisions and wireless high-speed Internet access to a fully stocked bar and DVD players. Suites may also include Jacuzzi tubs and many rooms are also pet-friendly.
Hotel Allegro’s Encore Liquid Lounge is a popular spot for local hipsters and tourists alike before and after theater shows. Patrons can enjoy martinis, acid jazz and R&B music until 1:00 a.m. Monday-Friday, Saturday until 1:00 a.m. and Sunday until midnight. Room rates vary greatly depending on room type, view and time of year. Expect to pay $120+ for smaller rooms with decent views and $300 plus for larger rooms and suites with nice views. You can book a room at Allegro online at www.hotelallegro.com or call 866-672-6143.
Whether you’re interested in spending your days shopping the Magnificent Mile or visiting museums or galleries and your nights sipping cocktails at one of Chicago’s many lounges, clubs or bars, Chicago has a wide variety of fun, friendly and trendy hotels to choose from!
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