How to Find Luxury Hotels in Chicago, Illinois

Chicago is a large city on the Lake Michigan coast of Illinois and the central hub for business and entertainment in the Midwest. The city has developed into a multiethnic urban environment that locals celebrate with parades, festivals and other events. Visitors to Chicago can embrace this diversity while enjoying daily sports, entertainment and arts events.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• A computer with Internet capability for research and reservations

Find Luxury Accommodations in Chicago, Illinois

1. To book accommodations, contact the Chicago Convention and Tourism Bureau at (877) CHICAGO or visit their Web site (see Resources, below). Choose one of Chicago's boutique luxury hotels--many include fine restaurants and glittering clubs and run from $200 to $500 and up per night.

2. Find luxury accommodations downtown among the many historic and beautiful buildings in Chicago. Many tourists check out the Sears Tower or historic City Hall, though there is plenty of well-crafted architecture in the Windy City.

3. Book a luxury suite at one of Chicago's many high-end hotels. Multi-room suites, priced from $500 to several thousand dollars per night, can offer in-room Jacuzzis and the latest in technology.

Travel to and in Chicago, Illinois

4. Book your airplane tickets through one of two international airports in Chicago. O'Hare International Airport handles major airlines at the national and international level. Midway Airport handles flights from discount and medium-sized carriers.

5. Utilize the Amtrak train system to get to Chicago. There are many Amtrak lines running through Chicago at various points.

6. Use the El train and the Metra train system to get around Chicago. The El takes visitors from the airports to most points in northern Chicago. The Metra system covers most of Chicago and is cheaper than parking a rental car on a daily basis.

Find Events in Chicago, Illinois

7. Schedule a trip to one of Chicago's many museums, including the Chicago Art Museum, the Field Museum or the Museum of Science and Industry.

8. Take in one of the city's many professional sports teams. Purchase tickets to the Chicago Bulls and Blackhawks at Chicago's United Center.

9. Set up a trip to historical Wrigley Field to see the Chicago Cubs or check out the Chicago White Sox on the south side of the city.

Tips & Warnings

• Schedule luxury accommodations in Chicago, Illinois, at least three months in advance. Rooms fill up quickly due to business trips, conventions and vacations.
• Plan a trip to Chicago, Illinois, well in advance any time of the year. Ethnic festivals, live music and parades, common occurrences in downtown Chicago, can cause traffic snarls and low hotel vacancies.