Sometimes when people relocate, their home simply isn’t ready for occupation. Or perhaps you may have a long-term assignment in Chicago that means you’ll be living out of your luggage for the next few weeks. Whenever that’s the case, you need to find an extended or long-term stay option that suits your needs and provides all the amenities you’ll require for a comfortable, productive stay away from home.
One such famous chain includes Extended Stay America. This
chain can be found at O’Hare and Midway Airports, downtown Chicago, and throughout
several surrounding suburbs. Anticipate a straight-forward, all basics included
suite with access to a fitness center, a laundry service, and free breakfast.
There usually isn’t a restaurant, but these hotels are generally located near
dining options and your suite does include a fully-functional kitchen if you
choose to go grocery shopping and save a bit of money. Pets are welcome with a
surcharge. If you have a big family, there’s good news- not only do all kids 17
and under stay free, there’s a pull out couch so you don’t have to worry too as
much about where everyone is going to sleep. The Extended Stay near O’Hare
includes a free airport shuttle.
For those on an even tighter budget, hostels and motels can offer a longer-term stay opportunity. With some arrangement, you may be able to make sure you keep the same sleeping arrangement during your full stay, but don’t count on it. Sometimes rooms and beds are booked too far in advance or you miss your window to pay for the room again. Check with individual hotels, motels, and hostels for their long-term stay policies before assuming you can move in for a few weeks.
Home2 Suites by Hilton Chicago River North is an all-suite hotel perfect for your extended stay. Rooms boast living areas, full kitchens and spacious work accommodations. Enjoy a full hot breakfast every morning and the combined fitness and laundry Spin2 Cycle center.
Homewood Suites by Hilton Chicago Downtown (not to be confused with its sister location to the northeast, Magnificent Mile) offers all of the comforts of home for extended stays. The all-suite accommodations feature full kitchens, a complimentary hot breakfast, and an indoor pool.
Homewood Suites by Hilton Downtown Magnificent Mile is an all-suite hotel boasting a rooftop pool and free weekday breakfast. Spacious accommodations are outfitted with full kitchens, cozy work stations, private living areas and comfortable bedrooms, so you can really move in.
The Residence Inn by Marriott Chicago Downtown/Magnificent Mile boasts an impressive location along the lake’s Gold Coast neighborhood. Great views are paired with all-suite accommodations. You can move in with a full kitchen, dining area, and on-site laundry facilities.
Comfort Suites Michigan Avenue/Loop offers sleek extended-stay accommodations that feel more like luxury apartments than hotel rooms. Guests enjoy fully equipped washer dryers, kitchens and spacious bedrooms in the heart of downtown Chicago, with a location alongside the Chicago River.
For those visiting the Windy City for an extended stay, the all-suite accommodations at the Residence Inn Chicago Downtown/Loop offer all of the amenities you’d find in a luxury apartment with room service to boot. Take advantage of grocery delivery and cook a meal in your fully equipped kitchen, or head downstairs to the on-site restaurant.
