Hotels in Chicago's West Loop

• Visitors will find a number of hotels in Chicago's West Loop area. hotels element image by Galyna Andrushko from Fotolia.com

  Chicago's "West Loop" is a neighborhood in the northwest side of the Windy City that borders the business district. Home to an eclectic assortment of neighborhoods, from Greektown to Little Italy, the West Loop also offers some of the more luxurious accommodations in the city. Regardless of the type of accommodation, the hotels in the "Loop" all offer convenience.

Crowne Plaza Metro Hotel Chicago

• One of the more upscale hotels in Chicago's West Loop neighborhood, the Crowne Plaza Metro Hotel Chicago is prized for its views of the Chicago skyline. The hotel also is within walking distance of some of Chicago's local attractions, including Union Station and Harpo Studios, home of "The Oprah Winfrey Show." The hotel also features two restaurants that serve contemporary American cuisine on the premises, including a kosher establishment. To help guests enjoy the city's tourist destinations, the hotel offers the "Sites in the City" accommodation package, which can include complimentary breakfast, local transportation passes and free hotel parking.

Marriott Hotel Chicago

• Located in the medical district, the Marriott Hotel Chicago features more than 100 guest rooms that offer deluxe amenities and services such as outdoor terraces for business meetings or small functions, an on-site bistro, Rooks Corner, and a concierge level. Patrons can receive referrals to a nearby beauty parlor through the front desk, and the hotel is within walking distance of a variety of restaurants, including a French restaurant, the Brasserie Ruhlmann, and Aigre Doux restaurant, which serves dishes such as pan-seared turbot and maple-glazed duck breast. Nearby family attractions include the Children's Museum and the Navy Pier, home to an amusement park. Aside from its on-site fitness facility, the hotel is also within walking distance of the University of Illinois's Sports and Fitness Center.

Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites

• The Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites offers an affordable option to the luxury hotels that dot Chicago's urban landscape. Conveniently located right off Interstate 290, it is an easy destination for non-city drivers that provides walking access to many area attractions, including the famed Willis Tower (formerly known as the Sears Tower). On-site, the hotel offers a variety of highlighted amenities to accommodate guests, including an outdoor swimming pool and Aurelio's Pizza Restaurant, which serves up an award-winning version of Chicago-style pizza. Seven other restaurants and lounges are within walking distance of the hotel. One budget-friendly package offered by the hotel is the Chicago Free Parking Package, which includes a voucher for breakfast and complimentary valet service.