Chicago people...need a good hotel near the Ford Center

[adamgreer]

Posted: 6/3/06 at 11:42pm

Going to be in town for a couple of days next month to see Wicked. I'm looking for a reasonably priced hotel near the Ford Center. Cheaper is better, but I don't want to be in some rat hole. It would be preferable to be within walking distance of the Ford Center, but not necessary.

Any help is greatly appreciated!

[daspazoo]

Posted: 6/3/06 at 11:42pm

the allegro right down the street is a good bet.

[nealb1]

Posted: 6/4/06 at 12:19am

Was just in Chicago over Memorial Day and stayed at The Hilton Chicago on Michigan Avenue. LOVED IT!!!! A great, grand old hotel.

I also saw "Wicked," too. The hotel is a nice 15-20 minute walk to the theatre district. It's in a perfectly safe part of town.........no worries walking back to the hotel in the late evening after I saw "Wicked."

I highly recommend staying at The Hilton Chicago! The rate I got was $109 a night, which is a very good rate!

[joanna2]

Posted: 6/4/06 at 2:47am

I stayed at the Travelodge. It was a couple blocks from the lake...kinda looked ghetto, but it was very cool, and very cheap! The room was HUGE and really clean. Plus, it had a little kitchenette with a fridge.

[lfae]

Posted: 6/4/06 at 5:16am

Perhaps not as close as you'd like, but I'm staying at the Essex Inn [http://www.essexinn.com/] which looks fantastic and was only $60 a night! Plus there's a free shuttle up and down Michigan avenue.

[respeck]

Posted: 6/4/06 at 5:45am

If you can afford it the Palmer House Hilton is pretty sweet.

[OtherDaryl]

Posted: 6/4/06 at 8:43am

Hotel Monaco - if you get lonely they'll bring a goldfish in a bowl to your room.

[KChenowethfan]

Posted: 6/4/06 at 10:37am

The Palmer House is a really quick walk from the theater, but its a little pricey.

There is also a decent Holiday Inn (City Centre) near Michigan Ave that is not too far.

[The Distinctive Baritone]

Posted: 6/4/06 at 12:04pm

If you're looking for something (relatively) cheap yet decent, the Best Western off of Michigan Ave. is good.

[adamgreer]

Posted: 6/4/06 at 3:15pm

Does anyone have any experience with the Inn at Lincoln Park? They are offering a good rate for the days I'll be in town. How easy is it to get to the theaters from there?

[respeck]

Posted: 6/4/06 at 7:32pm

That's a 20 minute train ride I'd say. Kind of far but if you don't mind getting used to the CTA, go for it.

[Unknown User]

Posted: 6/4/06 at 8:25pm

The Inn is OK, beautiful view of the park and Lake if you get the right room, but it is a ways from the Theater. You could take a bus or cab, certainly. The Oriental (Ford Center) is in the Loop, the business district. It's a nice part of town but gets pretty quiet after dark.
I'm not sure of pricing this time of year, but the Atwood is a lovely boutique-style hotel about a block away. The Palmer house is a chicago classic. The Allegro is right there, and very nice if pricey.

Have fun!