Near East Side Travel Guide

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Our pick of the best Near East Side Hotel Deals

Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago

Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago

4.5 out of 5
221 N Columbus Dr, Chicago, IL
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$451 per night from 30 Oct to 31 Oct
AU$451
30 Oct - 31 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Chicago. Enjoy an outdoor pool, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,712 reviews)
"Very nice hotel, soft beds, nice room. 10 out of 10 highly recommend and would I would definitely stay here again"

Reviewed on 22 Sept 2025

Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago
Swissotel - Chicago

Swissotel - Chicago

4.5 out of 5
323 E Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL
The price is AU$417 per night from 13 Oct to 14 Oct
AU$417
13 Oct - 14 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Chicago. Enjoy 2 bars/lounges, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,813 reviews)
"Very quiet stay in a noisy city."

Reviewed on 28 Sept 2025

Swissotel - Chicago
Congress Plaza Hotel

Congress Plaza Hotel

3.5 out of 5
520 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Chicago. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.8/10 Good! (9,384 reviews)
"This is a beautiful historic Chicago downtown hotel across the street from Grant Park. However, some of the rooms and hallways are in need of updating."

Reviewed on 1 Oct 2025

Congress Plaza Hotel
Freehand Chicago

Freehand Chicago

4 out of 5
19 East Ohio Street, Chicago, IL
The price is AU$240 per night from 27 Oct to 28 Oct
AU$240
27 Oct - 28 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Chicago. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
7.8/10 Good! (2,417 reviews)
Good for 3 nights
"The price was right, the location excellent for shopping, riverwalk, other attractions within walking distance. The rooms are tiny, the bar and breakfast inconsistent. The mattress was terrible and needs to be replaced. The lobby area is beautifully refurbished and a place to spend time reading, ..."

Reviewed on 30 Sept 2025

Freehand Chicago
Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago Downtown River North

Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago Downtown River North

4 out of 5
600 N State St, Chicago, IL
The price is AU$346 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
AU$346
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Chicago. Enjoy free breakfast, room service, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (5,020 reviews)
"Hotel is great and they were very attentive to anything that was needed. I cant say enough about the staff. Chicago is one of this country's great walkable cities so the location provided great opportunity to easier get where you want to go."

Reviewed on 1 Oct 2025

Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago Downtown River North
Hilton Chicago/Magnificent Mile Suites

Hilton Chicago/Magnificent Mile Suites

3.5 out of 5
198 E Delaware Pl, Chicago, IL
The price is AU$285 per night from 20 Oct to 21 Oct
AU$285
20 Oct - 21 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Chicago. Enjoy a fitness center, valet parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,998 reviews)
"Great location"

Reviewed on 30 Sept 2025

Hilton Chicago/Magnificent Mile Suites
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Other neighbourhoods around Near East Side

Downtown Chicago featuring a city

Downtown Chicago

Known for its fascinating museums, stunning river views and gorgeous architecture, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Chicago. Top attractions like Michigan Avenue and Navy Pier are major draws. Catch the metro at State Station or Clark-Lake Station to see more of the city.

Downtown Chicago
Navy Pier which includes wild flowers and general coastal views as well as a couple

Streeterville

Michigan Avenue and Navy Pier are just a few worthwhile attractions to visit in Streeterville. Travellers also love the fascinating museums, panoramic lake views and popular shops.

Streeterville
The Loop - Downtown which includes a river or creek

The Loop

4.5/5(93 area reviews)

Michigan Avenue and Lake Michigan are a few top attractions in The Loop. Hop around the city on the metro at Washington Station or Lake Station and check out the area's fascinating museums, popular shops and acclaimed art galleries.

The Loop
Chicago showing rides

Theatre District

While you're in Theatre District, take in top sights like Michigan Avenue or State Street, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Washington Station or Monroe Station (Blue Line).

Theatre District
Magnificent Mile - River North

Magnificent Mile

Are you interested in fascinating museums, panoramic lake views and popular shops? A visit to Magnificent Mile might be the perfect thing. You can also explore top sights like Michigan Avenue and Chicago Water Tower.

Magnificent Mile
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River North

Known for its fantastic nightlife, stunning river views and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in River North. Top attractions like Merchandise Mart and Bally's Casino Chicago are major draws. Catch the metro at Merchandise Mart Station or Chicago Station (Brown Line) to see more of the city.

River North


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