Chicago Visit - Hotel/Area Reccomendation?

[Zedder]

I may have to go to Chicago in July for a business trip and the family may come along to spend a few days in the area but we don't really want to be right downtown. Can anyone reccomend an area with hotels and maybe some shopping that is within a 30 minute drive to downtown that would be a nice place to stay for a few days? Thanks in advance http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[68l30]

LOL.....It's a 30 min drive to downtown when you are downtown http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif


Steve

[Postsedan]

Mark,

Rosemont, IL. area has lots of hotels and its near O`Hare Airport. As far as traffic goes....it`s terrible where every you stay in the Chicago metro area. Lot`s do to in Chicago in the summer....so check out a few Chicago events and travel websites for info. Welcome to Chicago http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif

Dan.

[SS427]

I stayed here a couple of years ago. Connected directly to the airport and you can also take the tram into downtown. Worked out very well for me and was also reasonable.

Hilton O'hare (http://www1.hilton.com/en_US/hi/hotel/CHIOHHH-Hilton-Chicago-O-Hare-Airport-Illinois/index.do)

[Xplantdad]

If you've never been....go to the Sears Tower. I was able to go in the John Hancock building (the tallest at the time when I lived there).

I've never been in the Sears Tower...LOL...but I hear it's pretty cool http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[Xplantdad]

BTW, Rosemont is a cool place to stay! Thanks to Kwhizz...I know first hand! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/headbang.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif

[mrtimstik]

I like Rosemont also. Nice hotels and nice dining and you can take the train downtown with just a short walk from all hotels.

[Zedder]

Thanks guys...Rosemont it is! We've just booked a hotel there and will now check to see what's in the area. The wife already saw an ad for Morton's http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif

[COPO]

I just returned from a business trip to Chicago and I would highly recommend staying in the downtown area. There are a number of nicer hotels, Hyatt, Marriott, Hilton, Westin that are all pretty reasonable especially on the weekends. You will then be within walking distance or a short cab ride of most of the attractions that you will want to see, such as miracle mile shopping district, Navy Pier, etc.

I was fortunate to have a coctail reception on the 95th floor of the John Hancock building and the view was fantastic. I also had a meeting the next day in the Sears tower. I found the city much prettier and cleaner than I remembered it from about 5 years ago and the weather was fantastic.

[Postsedan]

Mark,

Morton`s is O.K. a better recommendation is Gibson`s Steak House or Rosebud....both located in Rosemont.

Dan.

[Belair62]

Stay downtown Zedder...there is nowhere to shop in Rosemont...downtown has a million things to do...shop on Michigan avenue...any kind of food you want is there....WHERE is your business meetings...thats an important factor...if its downton...no brainer...stay downtown...no such thing as a 1/2 hour drive downtown if you need to be there early.

[Stefano]

I like the Hilton on Michigan with a room over looking Lake Michigan and Buckingham Fountain. Its about in between The Magnificent Mile and Navy Pier (Shopping).

You gotta hit the Signature Room for dinner or Cocktails (95 Floor of the Hancock, like Copo mentioned) as well as the observation floor at the top of the Sears.

Museums are close by, Buddy Guys Blues Club is around the corner, if still open.

Food:

Best Steaks; Gene and Gorgetti's or Gibson's

Best Sea Food; Nick's Fish Market

Best Chicago Deep dish Pizza; Giordano's

Italian Food; Hit Taylor Street. No bad choice there.

Greek Food; The Greek Isles

Fondu; Geahas (sp?)

Best Choice of Cigars after hours; Tavern at Rush

Check out the play "Wicked", great for Family entertainment!

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[SS427]

I have slept more here on visits to Chicago in the last year than in hotels and it was free! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif

Hotel Chicago (http://www.flychicago.com/Ohare/OhareHomepage.shtm)

[Xplantdad]

LOL.... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/haha.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/haha.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/haha.gif

[ORIGLS6]

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Check out the play <font color="green">"Wicked", </font> great for Family entertainment!

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Excellent recommendation! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif And within walking distance of the Sheraton, Hyatt Regency, etc.

Also, for an 'interesting dining experience' http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif............. check out the Billy Goat. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[Zedder]

Thanks again guys for the recommendations...we'll check out some of those restaurants for sure...Stefano, the pizza joint was on our list so it is good to hear that it is worth checking out http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

I will be staying downtown for a few nights at Solice or something like that with work and then a few days out near the airport. The kids are little, so downtown isn't a big deal for them... Thanks again, http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif