Where to Stay

We have compiled a list of accommodation options in close proximity to the SAIC campus ranging in price and accommodation style. There are also several options close to O'Hare International Airport (approx. 1 hour via public transportation from our campus). Many of the options listed also offer discounts to SAIC visitors. Please check with the individual hotels for current rates, discounts, and amenities.

An asterisk (*) indicates the hotel has an SAIC preferred rate or discount, so make sure to mention SAIC when you make your reservation. Prices listed below are estimates based on a two-person room. Please note that our preferred rates and discounts are not guaranteed and can fluctuate based on availability and blackout dates. Contact the individual hotels for more details.

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  • Name

    Starting Nightly Prices

    Location

    Distance from SAIC (mi.)

    Phone

    Best Western Grant Park Hotel *

    SAIC preferred rates from $89–$109 per night

    1100 S. Michigan Ave.

    0.9

    312.922.2900

    The Blackstone, A Chicago Renaissance Hotel *

    From $239–$389 per night

    Use code "AID" for a discounted rate of $199–209.

    636 S. Michigan Ave.

    0.6

    312.447.0955

    Congress Plaza Hotel at Grant Park

    From $129–$289 per night.

    520 S. Michigan Ave.

    0.5

    312.427.3800

    Essex Inn

    From $178–$309 per night.

    800 S. Michigan Ave.

    0.7

    312.939.2800

    Hampton Inn Chicago Downtown/ N. Loop/ Michigan Ave.

    Starting Nightly Prices—from $99–$169 (during winter) or $179–$279 (during summer) per night

    68 E. Wacker Pl.

    0.6

    312.419.9014

    Hampton Inn Majestic *

    From $152–$379

    22 W. Monroe St.

    0.4

    312.332.5052

    Hard Rock Hotel Chicago 

    From $270–$554 per night.

    230 N. Michigan Ave.

    0.5

    312.345.1000

    Palmer House Hilton *

    From $260–$309 per night.

    18% discount on lowest available rate via this link.

    *Reopening June 12, 2021

    17 E. Monroe St.

    0.3

    312.726.7500

    Hilton Chicago *

    From $260–$309 per night.

    18% discount on lowest available rate via this link.

    *Reopening June 20, 2021

    720 S. Michigan Ave.

    0.7

    312.922.4400

    Hotel Blake Chicago *

    From $179–$579 per night.

    15% discount on lowest available rate when you mention SAIC.

    500 S. Dearborn Ave.

    0.7

    312.986.1234

    Hotel Monaco 

    From $189–$389 per night.

    225 N. Wabash Ave.

    0.6

    312.960.8500

    Hotel Allegro 

    From $189–$389 per night.

    171 W. Randolph St.

    0.8

    312.236.0123

    Hotel Palomar 

    From $189–$389 per night.

    505 N. State St.

    1

    312.755.9703

    La Quinta Inn & Suites *

    From $99 per night, use code "SCHOO7" for 15% off

    1 S. Franklin

    0.5

    312-558-1020

    Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel

    From $139–$479 per night

    1 W. Wacker Dr.

    0.8

    312.372.7200

    The Silversmith Hotel Chicago *

    SAIC preferred rates from $119–$199 per night

    10 S. Wabash Ave.

    0.1

    312.372.7696

    Travelodge Hotel—Downtown Chicago *

    From $129–$249 per night.

    Use code "LXSD" or mention SAIC for a 10% discount.

    65 E. Harrison St.

    0.5

    312.427.8000

    Wyndham Grand Chicago Riverfront 

    From $179–$209 per night;

    Suite rates from $279 per night

    71 E. Wacker Dr.

    0.7

    312.346.7100

  • Name

    Starting Nightly Prices

    Location

    Distance from SAIC (mi.)

    Phone

    Best Western River North 

     

    125 W. Ohio St.

    1.1

    312.467.0800

    Ritz Carlton, a Four Seasons Hotel–Water Tower Place

    From $415–$2000 per night

    160 E. Pearson St.

    1.3

    312.266.1000

    Four Seasons

     

    120 East Delaware Pl.

    1.4

    312.280.8800

    Intercontinental Hotel Chicago

    From $181–$547 per night

    505 N. Michigan Ave.

    0.8

    312.944.4100

    Residence Inn by Marriott 

    From $169–$429 per night.

    201 E. Walton Pl.

    1.5

    312.943.9800

     

  • Name

    Starting Nightly Prices

    Location

    Distance from SAIC (mi.)

    Phone

    Hotel Lincoln *

    From $169–$409 per night

    1816 N. Clark St.

    2.6

    312.254.4700

  • Name

    Starting Nightly Prices

    Location

    Distance from SAIC (mi.)

    Phone

    Holiday Inn and Suites

    From $210–$396 per night

    506 W. Harrison St.

    1.2

    312.324.7400

  • Name

    Starting Nightly Prices

    Location

    Distance from SAIC (mi.)

    Phone

    Hilton Garden Inn Chicago O'Hare Airport *

    From $179–$214 per night.

    5% discount on lowest available rate when you mention SAIC

    2930 S. River Rd.

    Des Plaines, IL

    Free shuttle to and from O'Hare airport and the CTA Blue Line to downtown.

    16.4

    847.296.8900

    Intercontinental Hotel Chicago O'Hare

    From $172–$327 per night

    5300 N. River Rd.

    Rosemont, IL

    Free shuttle to and from O'Hare with stop at CTA Blue Line upon request.

    16.6

    847.544.5300

  • Need a last-minute accommodation? Looking for an inexpensive place to stay for a few nights or longer? Try one of Chicago's hostelling organizations! The four hostels listed below are open 24/7, offer free breakfast, and provide bed linens (leave your sleeping bag at home). Extended visits for longer than 14 days can be arranged by calling the hostels. Hostels in Chicago cannot be booked by Chicago residents—those with zip codes starting "606-".

    Name

    Starting Nightly Prices

    Location

    Distance from SAIC (mi.)

    Phone

    Chicago Getaway Hostel

    $20–$70 per person per night for a shared room, $50–$400 per night for a private room.

    Guests from Chicago and Chicago suburbs excluded.

    616 W. Arlington Pl.

    Lincoln Park neighborhood, near DePaul University

    4.9

    773.929.5380

    Just Passing Through

    Short-term rentals (for one to 12 months) at $1,450–2,000 per month

    Studios, one bedroom, and two bedroom apartments available. Available furnished or unfurnished. Student rates available.

    1140 N. LaSalle St.

    Gold Coast neighborhood, off Clark/Division Red Line CTA stop

    2.2

    312.501.3310