Downtown Chicago hotels

If you're looking for downtown Chicago hotels, consider staying in one of three neighborhoods:

1) The Loop: This is the city's main commercial and financial district. It's home to the Sears Tower, Art Institute, Macy's on State Street, Broadway-caliber theater, and Chicago's newest treasure, Millennium Park. Downtown Chicago hotels in the Loop typically cater to business travelers, looking for amenities to keep them productive on the road.

2) Magnificent Mile: Chicago's answer to the Champs-Elysees and Fifth Avenue, gleaming N. Michigan Avenue is a bustling, pedestrian-friendly high-end shopper's paradise, with dining and hotels to match. Home to the Wrigley and Hancock buildings. Downtown Chicago hotels along the Magnificent Mile offer the utmost convenience and proximity to top tourist attractions.

3) The Gold Coast: The neighborhood boasts quiet tree-lined streets with historic mansions and the high-speed buzz of Rush, Division and Oak streets. Downtown Chicago hotels in the Gold Coast will put you within striking distance of upscale boutiques, crowded pubs and the serene lakefront.

Popular downtown Chicago hotels include: