City Suites Hotel
Located right next to the Belmont/Sheffield station (which is a stop for the red, purple and brown lines), the City Suites Hotel offers all-suite accommodations in a historic building. The hotel is near several restaurants (some open 24 hours) and room rates include a continental breakfast and afternoon cookies. All rooms come with free WiFi, refrigerators and access to a local health club.
933 W. Belmont Ave.
Chicago, IL 60657-4408
(773) 404-3400
www.cityinns.com
Holiday Inn Chicago O'Hare Area Hotel
If you are flying into Chicago via O'Hare Airport and planning to golf in the western or northwest suburbs, the Holiday Inn Chicago O'Hare is a good bet. You will be minutes away from O'Hare and within walking distance of the Cumberland blue line train station. You will also have easy car access to many suburban courses. The hotel provides a free shuttle to and from the airport, as well as an on-site fitness center and access to a local health club.
5615 North Cumberland Ave.
Chicago, IL 60631
(773) 693-5800
www.holidayinn.com
Hilton Garden Inn Chicago North Shore/Evanston
If you plan to golf on the North Shore, consider Evanston's Hilton Garden Inn. Evanston is a beautiful suburb (home to Northwestern University) that borders Chicago to the north, and the hotel is right down the street from the Davis Street train station (purple line). Rooms include refrigerators, microwaves and tea/coffee makers. Guests can have breakfast at the hotel, order room service or purchase food from the hotel's own 24-hour convenience store. Restaurants, bars and shops are all within walking distance.
1818 Maple Ave.
Evanston, IL 60201
(847) 475-6400
www.hiltongardeninn.com
Silversmith Chicago Hotel & Suites
If you want to maximize your transit options while visiting Chicago, the Silversmith Hotel should fit the bill. Just steps away from the Madison/Wabash train station (pink, green, purple and orange lines), you will be able to travel virtually anywhere in the city served by the train with no more than one transfer.
The Silversmith is a boutique hotel in the heart of Chicago's Loop, with easy access to museums, shops and restaurants. Hotel rooms include such amenities as tea/coffee makers, free newspaper and CD players. The hotel has its own business center, restaurant and fitness facility.
10 South Wabash Ave.
Chicago, IL 60603
(312) 372-7696
www.silversmithchicagohotel.com
About The Author
Lainie Petersen lives in rural Oregon and started writing professionally in 1989. Her work has appeared in online and print publications, including "EcoSalon" and "Pack-o-Fun" magazine. She holds two master's degrees in theological studies and divinity from Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary and a Master of Library and Information Science from Dominican University.
