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.
Near SAIC: Chicago's Grant Park & Loop Area
| 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 |
Near Chicago's Magnificent Mile & River North Area
| 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 |
Near Chicago's North Side & Lakeview Area
| 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 |
Near Chicago's Union Station
| 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 |
Near Chicago O'Hare Airport & Northwest Suburbs
| 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 |
Hostelling Organizations
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 |
