Travelers to Chicago often assume that they have to stay in downtown Chicago, but that's not the case. Often the hotels near the O'Hare Airport are the better, more convenient choice. Travelers who come to Chicago for business may wish to consider where their meetings will take place. Chicago is a big, traffic congested city, so it is considerate to choose a hotel near the people you are in town to do business with, if you expect them to meet at the hotel. O'Hare is central to Chicago and the Chicago suburban area, which makes it a great meeting location.
Hotels in the O'Hare area have the advantage of being convenient to air transportation. There is public transportation to downtown, as well as taxi cabs that provide transportation downtown. Most, if not all, of the hotels in the vicinity of the airport provide shuttle service to the hotel. Some of the hotels will allow guest to leave their cars parked in the hotel lot when flying out of O'Hare, which saves the expense of paying to park at the airport lot.
There are several fine hotels in the O'Hare Airport vicinity. Following are some of the best hotels near O'Hare.
- Westin O'Hare. 6100 North River Road, Rosemont, IL 847-638-6000. Located just minutes from the airport, the Westin provides complimentary shuttle service. The hotel is near the Donald E. Stephens Convention center, Allstate Arena, Rosemont Theatre and the Blue Line "EL" Train to downtown Chicago. Guest rooms feature their Heavenly Bed and Heavenly Bath. Try the new Westin WORKOUT room and exercise in the privacy of your room. Westin has meeting facilities of different sizes. Amenities include 24 hour workout room, free airport transportation, business services, whirlpool, racquet ball courts, indoor heated swimming pool and more. Dine at The Benchmark Lounge with bistro atmosphere and bar. AAA Four Diamond.
- Hilton Chicago O'Hare Airport. O'Hare International Airport, Chicago, IL. 773-686-8000: The Hilton ins ideally located for airport travelers, in the heart of O'Hare. The hotel is in walking distance to all of the airport terminals and the Chicago CTA L Train system. The hotel is just minutes away from the Donald A. Stephens Convention Center, Rosemont Theater and Allstate Arena. Hilton has full service amenities including business services, high speed Internet, beauty salon, concierge desk, elevators, fitness room, swimming pool and more. Dine at Andiamo for casual dining in a comfortable setting for breakfast, lunch and dinner. AAA Three Diamond.
- Radisson Hotel Chicago O'Hare, 1450 East Touhy Avenue, Des Plaines, IL 888-201-1718. Guest rooms feature work desks with ergonomic chair, arm chair with ottoman, wired/wireless high speed Internet access and private balcony. Hotel services include seasonal outdoor swimming pool, fitness center, conference services and on-site restaurant. AAA Three Diamond.
- Chicago Marriott O'Hare, 8535 West Higgins Road, Chicago, IL, 773-693-4444. AAA Three Diamond.
- Crowne Plaza Chicago O'Hare, 5440 North River Road, Rosemont, IL 847-671-6350. Amenities include full service business center, indoor swimming pool and fitness center. AAA Three Diamond.
- Embassy Suites Chicago - O'Hare/Rosemont, 5500 North River Road, Rosemont, IL, 847-678-4000. Non-smoking hotel is located across from the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center and one mile from O'Hare. Spacious two rooms suites, complimentary breakfast, fitness room, swimming pool, and business services. AAA Three Diamond.
- Four Points by Sheraton Chicago O'Hare Airport, 847-671-6000. Amenities include heated indoor swimming pool, cardiovascular fitness room, whirlpool, business services, Mirage Restaurant and Oasis Lounge. AAA Three Diamond.
- Hyatt Regency O'Hare, 9300 W. Bryn Mawr Ave., Rosemont, IL 847-696-1234. Amenities include fitness concierge, FedEx Kinkos Business Center opine in Fall 2007, Red Bar & Lounge and O'H American Grill. AAA Three Diamond.
- Hyatt Rosemont, 6350 N. River Road, Rosemont, IL, 847-518-1234. Amenities include wireless high speed Internet, fully equipped fitness center, T-Mobile Hot Spot Wireless Internet, Full Service Business Center, River Terrace Cafe, River Terrace Lounge and more. AA Three Diamond.
- Wyndham O'Hare, 6810 North Mannheim Road (formerly Radisson O'Hare, Rosemont, IL. AAA Three Diamond.
- Ramada Plaza Chicago O'Hare. 773-693-5800
- Hampton Inn O'Hare Airport. 847-671-6000
- Holiday Inn Select Hotel & Suites. Rosemont. 847-954-8600
- Comfort Suites O'Hare Airport. 847-233-9000
- Sheraton Gateway Suites O'Hare. 847-699-6300
For people who interested in travel with pets, see Pet Friendly Hotels Chicago North. and Chicago's Magnificent Mile Hotels.
Information subject to change. Contact the hotels for information and to make reservations.
