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Travel for Kids has so many fun things to do with kids in Chicago, whether it's flying high on a ferris wheel at Navy Pier, taking a boat ride on Lake Michigan, sampling pizza or Chicago-style hot dogs, looking down at the skyscrapers from the Sears Tower, checking out the T-rex at the Field Museum and the Impressionist paintings at the Chicago Art Institute, getting wet in the fountain or ice skating in Millennium Park, but you'll need a fun place to stay. Family accommodations are easy to find on Travel for Kids.
Here's our own Travel for Kids hand-picked list of family hotels in Chicago, all styles and price ranges, in neighborhoods that are near to fun things to do with kids. Hotels are selected for their amenities for families, such as indoor swimming pools, breakfast is included in the room rate, on-site restaurants with children's menus, babysitting services, fully-equipped kitchens or fridges in rooms, coin-operated laundry and more. Hotel policies can change, however, so be sure to check with the hotel at the time you make your reservation to be sure your desired family amenities are still available.
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  O'Hare Airport
   
    Magnificent Mile

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Four Seasons Hotel – Child-sized bathrobes, children's toiletries, crayons and coloring books, milk and cookies at bedtime; rooms with two double beds (sleep 4), suites sleep up to 5; indoor swimming pool (with children's pool) and jacuzzi; on-site restaurant and room service with children's menu; restaurants and snack shops in the same complex; complimentary crib or rollaway bed available upon request; room childproofing kits; babysitting can be arranged; fee car parking.
Homewood Suites – All rooms have a fully-equipped kitchen with refrigerator, stove, microwave oven, and dishwasher; one bedroom suites with two double beds (sleep 4); complimentary grocery shopping and dishwashing service; breakfast is included in the room rate; crib available upon request; restaurants, bakery, and sandwich shops in the neighborhood; indoor swimming pool.
  Ritz-Carlton – Indoor swimming pool; rooms with two twin beds (sleep 2), deluxe or superior rooms with king bed plus rollaway bed (sleep 3), suites with king bed plus sofa bed (sleep 4); crib available upon request; mother daughter manicures or teen facials at the hotel spa; room service and on-site restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner with children's menu; bakery and restaurants in the neighborhood; hotel is right across the street from a charming playground,
  Conrad Hotel Chicago – Room service with children's menu, on-site restaurants serving breakfast, lunch and dinner; rooms with two double beds (sleep 4); iPod docking station in all rooms; cribs and high chairs available; babysitting can be arranged; restaurants, bakery, and deli next door; hotel is located right on N. Michigan Ave., the Magnificent Mile.
  Residence Inn by Marriott – One bedroom suites with queen plus sofa bed (sleep 4), (two bedroom suites sleep 6); all rooms with fully equipped kitchen with refrigerator, microwave, dishwasher, (stove in suites); breakfast is included in the room rate and complimentary dinner buffet on Wed.; grocery shopping service available; coin-operated laundry on-site; fee car parking.
Wyndham Hotel – Indoor swimming pool; rooms with two double beds (sleep 4); mini fridges in rooms; 24 hour room service with children's menu and on site restaurant serving breakfast lunch and dinner with family friendly food; fee car parking; restaurants, deli, and bakery in the neighborhood.
Courtyard by Marriott Magnificent Mile – On-site restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner with kid's menu; rooms with two queen beds or suites with king bed plus sofa bed (sleep 4); microwave oven in suites; coin-operated laundry on-site, crib available upon request; fee car parking; cafes, restaurants, bakery in the neighborhood; indoor swimming pool.

The Peninsula Chicago – Hotel is located right on the Magnificent Mile; indoor pool and jacuzzi; rooms with two double beds or suites with king bed plus sofa bed (sleep 4); room service and on-site restaurants serving breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner with children's menu; welcome box with cookies and juice at check in; child-sized bathrobes and toiletries; soda and popcorn for teens; complimentary crib, rollaway bed or high chair available upon request; toys, games, books and DVD's to borrow; complimentary diapers, baby bottles, lotion and shampoo; babysitting can be arranged.

  Fairfield Inn and Suites – Breakfast is included in the room rate; rooms with two double beds or suites with king bed plus sofa bed (sleep 4); suites have microwave ovens and refrigerators; complimentary crib or rollaway bed (for a fee) available upon request; fee car parking; hotel is located on a side street, with bakery, restaurants, and deli in the neighborhood.
  InterContinental – Indoor swimming pool; rooms with two double beds (sleep 4); mini fridges in all rooms; on-site restaurants and room service with children's menu; complimentary crib or rollaway bed available upon request; babysitting can be arranged; restaurants, bakery, deli in neighborhood; fee car parking; hotel is located right on the Magnificent Mile.
  Chicago City Centre Hotel – 24 hour room service with a children's menu and on-site restaurants with family-friendly food serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, rooms with two double bed (sleep 4), adjoining rooms are available; outdoor swimming pool and jacuzzi, plus indoor pool (certain family hours); complimentary crib or rollaway bed (for a fee) available upon request; food market, restaurants, casual eateries in the neighborhood.
 

Whitehall Hotel – Rooms with two double beds (sleep 4), mini-fridges in rooms; 24 hour room service (serving breakfast lunch and dinner) and on- site restaurant with family friendly food; bakery, restaurant, food market in the neighborhood; crib available upon request.

  Omni Chicago Hotel – Indoor swimming pool; suites with two queen beds (sleep 4); refrigerators available upon request (for a fee); goodie bag at check in; childproof room kits; on-site restaurant and room service with children's menu; babysitting can be arranged; hotel is located right on the Magnificent Mile.
Best Western Inn Of Chicago – Rooms with two double beds or suites with king bed plus sofa bed (sleep 4); refrigerators in rooms; bakery, restaurants, and food market in the neighborhood; fee car parking.
Park Hyatt Chicago – Hotel is one block from charming playground; deluxe rooms with two double beds (sleep 4); fee car parking; restaurants and bakery in the neighborhood; 24 hour room room service with children's menu; babysitting can be arranged; fee car parking; indoor swimming pools.
Marriott Chicago Magnificent Mile – Located right on the Magnificent Mile; rooms with two double beds (sleep 4); on-site restaurants serving breakfast, lunch and dinner with family friendly food; indoor pool and jacuzzi; complimentary crib or rollaway bed (for a fee) available upon request; babysitting can be arranged; restaurants and bakery close by.
  Hilton Suites - Magnificent Mile – Rooms with two double beds or one bedroom suites with king bed plus sofa bed (sleep 4), parlor suites with two double beds and sofa bed (sleep 5); all rooms with refrigerators; indoor swimming pool and jacuzzi; on-site bakery and restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner with family-friendly food; crib available upon request; restaurants, bakery in the neighborhood.
  The Drake Hotel Chicago – Historic landmark hotel; activity packs at check- in; rooms with two queen beds or king bed plus sofa bed (sleep 4); child-sized bathrobes, milk and cookies at bedtime; on-site restaurants and room service with children's menu, babysitting can be arranged, hotel is right across the street from the Oak Street Beach.
 

The Talbott Hotel – Rooms with two queen beds (sleep 4), rooms with king bed plus rollaway bed (fee per day) (sleep 3); complimentary access to nearby fitness and sports complex with kid care area; 24 hour room service and on-site restaurant with family-friendly food; bakery, restaurants and food market in the neighborhood.

Embassy Suites Hotel - Lakefront – Full breakfast is included in the room rate; one bedroom suites with king bed plus sofa bed (sleep 4), two bedroom suites with two double beds plus sofa bed (sleep 6); microwave ovens and refrigerators in all rooms; restaurants in the neighborhood; on-site restaurant serving lunch and dinner with family-friendly food; crib available upon request; fee car parking; indoor swimming pool and jacuzzi; coin-operated laundry on-site.
  Sofitel Chicago Water Tower – Suites with king bed plus sofa bed (sleep 4); mini-fridges in all rooms; 24 hour room service with children's menu; babysitting can be arranged; restaurants in the neighborhood.
Seneca Hotel – All rooms have kitchenettes with fridge, stove microwave, suites also have dining area; rooms with two doubles or one bedroom suites with two queen beds (sleep 4), food market, restaurants, and bakery in the neighborhood; fee car parking.
  Radisson Hotel & Suites – Rooms with two double bed or one bedroom suites with queen bed plus sofa bed (sleep 4); outdoor swimming pool; on site restaurant serving breakfast lunch and dinner; room service with family friendly food; restaurants in the neighborhood; fee car parking.
The Allerton Hotel – On-site restaurant serving breakfast lunch and dinner with children's menu, room service; rooms with two double beds or suites with two queen beds (sleep 4); coin-operated laundry on site; restaurants in the neighborhood; fee car parking;
Westin Michigan Avenue – Located right on the Magnificent Mile; restaurants and snacks in the neighborhood; rooms with two double beds (sleep 4), king bed plus rollaway bed (sleep 3); mini-fridges in all rooms; on- site restaurant with children's menu; babysitting can be arranged.
    River North
Tip: In this area, there are plenty of restaurants, supermarkets, and hotels are close to but less expensive than those on the Magnificent Mile.

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Comfort Inn & Suites Downtown – Breakfast is included in the room rate; rooms with two double bed sleep or one bedroom suites with king bed plus sofa bed (sleep 4); rooms with two double beds and suites have microwave oven and mini-fridges; coin-operated laundry; jacuzzi; fee car parking; supermarket, restaurants, bakery, and deli in the neighborhood.
Hilton Garden Inn – Complimentary cookies every afternoon; indoor pool and jacuzzi; rooms with two queen beds (sleep 4), connecting rooms are available; refrigerators and microwave ovens in all rooms; 24 hour convenience store on site; crib available upon request; room service with children's menu and on-site restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner with family friendly food; restaurants and supermarket close by.
  Cass Hotel - Holiday Inn Express – Rooms with two double beds (sleep 4); breakfast is included in the room rate; supermarket, bakery, restaurants in the neighborhood; fee car parking available; hotel is one block from the subway.
  Courtyard by Marriott – Indoor swimming pool and jacuzzi; rooms with two double beds or suites with king bed plus sofa bed (sleep 4); on-site bakery and casual restaurant, serving breakfast lunch and dinner with family- friendly food, room service; babysitting can be arranged; coin-operated laundry on-site; crib available upon request; restaurants, deli and bakery the neighborhood.
Embassy Suites Hotel - Downtown – One bedroom suites with king bed plus sofa bed (sleep 4), two bedroom suites with two double beds plus sofa bed (sleep 6); microwave ovens and refrigerators in all rooms; full breakfast is included in the room rate; coin-operated laundry on-site; supermarket and restaurants in the neighborhood; indoor swimming pool and jacuzzi.
Best Western River North Hotel – Free car parking; indoor swimming pool; rooms with two double beds or king bed plus sofa bed (sleep 4); on-site restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner with family friendly food; complimentary crib or rollaway bed (fee) available upon request; restaurants across the street.
Four Points Sheraton – Indoor swimming pool; microwave ovens and refrigerators in all rooms; junior suites with two double beds plus sofa beds (sleep 6), rooms with two double beds or suite with king bed plus sofa bed (sleep 4); complimentary crib or rollaway bed (for a fee) available upon request, supermarket, restaurants, and bakery in the neighborhood; coin-operated laundry on-site.
Hampton Inn & Suites – Rooms with two double beds or suites with king bed plus sofa bed (sleep 4), one bedroom suites with two double beds and sofa bed ( sleep up 6) with full kitchen; breakfast is included in the room rate; fee car parking; restaurants in the neighborhood; coin-operated laundry on-site; indoor swimming pool and jacuzzi.
  Amalfi Hotel Chicago – Continental breakfast is included in the room rate; rooms with two queen beds (sleep 4); rooms have mini-refrigerators; room service with family-friendly food; babysitting services can be arranged; hotel is one block from the subway; restaurants and bakery in the neighborhood.
Westin Chicago River North – 24 hour room service with children's menu; ; rooms with two double beds (sleep 4), king bed plus rollaway bed (fee per day) (sleep 3); mini-fridges in all rooms; babysitting can be arranged.
    Gold Coast
Ambassador East – Hotel is located on a quiet side street, one block from a nice playground; rooms with two double beds or suites with king bed plus sofa bed (sleep 4); on-site restaurant and room service with children's menu, including cookies and milk; babysitting services can be arranged; bakery and restaurants in the neighborhood.
Hotel Indigo – Rooms with two double beds (sleep 4); fee car parking; on- site restaurant serving breakfast and lunch with family-friendly food; restaurants and bakery in the neighborhood;
    North Loop

 

Renaissance Chicago Hotel – Indoor swimming pool and jacuzzi; rooms with two queen beds or one bedroom suites with king bed plus sofa bed (sleep 4); mini fridges in rooms; on-site restaurants serving breakfast lunch and dinner with family friendly food; babysitting can be arranged; restaurants and bakery in the neighborhood; fee car parking.
Hyatt Regency – Rooms with two double beds (sleep 4); on-site restaurants serving breakfast lunch and dinner, 24 hour room service with a children's menu; babysitting can be arranged; complimentary crib or rollaway bed (for a fee) available upon request; deli, bakery and restaurants in the neighborhood.
Swissotel Chicago – Goodie bag at check in with toys and crayons; rooms with two double beds or suites (sleep 4), connecting rooms are available; on-site restaurants serving breakfast, lunch and dinner with children's menu; complimentary crib or rollaway bed available upon request; babysitting can be arranged; fee car parking; restaurants in the neighborhood; indoor swimming pool and jacuzzi.
Hotel Monaco – Restaurants and cafes in the neighborhood; rooms with two queen beds (sleep 4); restaurant next door serving breakfast with family friendly food; babysitting can be arranged.
  Hard Rock Hotel – Rooms with two queen beds (sleep 4); fee car parking; mini fridges in all rooms; room service with children's menu; bakery and restaurants in the neighborhood; fee car parking.
    Grant Park

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Hilton Chicago – Hotel is right across from Grant Park; indoor pool and jacuzzi; rooms with two double beds (sleep 4); on-site restaurants serving breakfast, lunch and dinner with family-friendly food, room service with children's menu; babysitting can be arranged; fee car parking.
Best Western Grant Park Hotel – Outdoor swimming pool; rooms with two double beds (sleep 4); refrigerators and microwave ovens in mini suites and lake-view rooms; on-site restaurant with family friendly food; restaurants in the neighborhood; fee car parking; hotel is located right across from Grant Park, near the Field Museum.
The Palmer House – Historic landmark hotel; rooms with two double beds (sleep 4), king plus rollaway bed (fee per day) (sleep 3); connecting rooms are available; on-site restaurant and room service with children's menu; swimming pool; fee car parking; deli, bakery and restaurants in the neighborhood; hotel is two blocks to Grant Park.
Essex Inn – Rooms with two double beds (sleep 4); hotel is located across from Grant Park; double suite (two double beds plus sofa bed) (sleeps 6); on-site restaurant serving breakfast lunch and dinner; coin-operated laundry on-site; indoor swimming pool.
Congress Plaza Hotel – Hotel is right across the street from Grant Park; rooms with two double beds (sleep 4), family suites with two double beds, king bed (sleep 6); complimentary crib or rollaway bed (for a fee per day) available upon request; restaurants, bakery and deli in the neighborhood.
Travelodge Hotel Downtown – Rooms with two double beds or king bed plus sofa bed (sleep 4); microwave ovens and refrigerators in rooms; on-site restaurant with family friendly food; ; on-site coin-operated laundry; fee car parking; two blocks from subway; hotel is located one block to Grant Park.
    O'Hare Airport
SpringHill Suites – Complimentary shuttle to the airport; rooms with two double beds (sleep 4), one bedroom suites with two double beds plus sofa bed (sleep up to 6); microwave ovens and refrigerators in rooms; indoor swimming pool; buffet breakfast is included in the room rate; on-site coin-operated laundry; free car parking.
Marriott Chicago O'Hare – Indoor and outdoor children's swimming pools, and jacuzzi; rooms with two double beds or suite with king bed plus sofa bed sleep 4; on site restaurant serving breakfast lunch and dinner with family friendly food; fee car parking; complimentary crib or rollaway bed (for a fee) available upon request; coin-operated laundry on-site.
Renaissance Suites – Rooms with two double beds (sleep 4), one bedroom suites with two double beds plus sofa bed (sleep up to 6); indoor swimming pool and jacuzzi; on-site restaurant and deli serving breakfast, lunch and dinner with family-friendly food; fee car parking.
Hilton Chicago O'Hare Airport – Indoor swimming pool and jacuzzi; rooms with two double beds (sleep 4); room service and on-site restaurant with children's menu; store with take-out food.
  Holiday Inn – On-site restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner with family-friendly food, kids eat free with paying adult; outdoor heated swimming pool; rooms with two double beds or one bedroom suites with queen bed plus sofa bed (sleep 4); microwave and refrigerators in all rooms; free car parking.
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