Below is a list of suggested Chicago hotels and lodging for the convenience of students and trainees coming to Chicago for Design Engine courses and training.
Chicago Hotels and Lodging
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The Guesthouse Hotel 773.564.9568 Contact for questions and rates |
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Majestic Hotel 773.404.3499 Contact for questions and rates |
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Crowne Plaza Chicago Metro Hotel 312.829.5000 Lauren Stroud – [email protected] Business Travel Sales ManagerAsk for the Design Engine Corporate rate |
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Red Roof Inn Downtown Chicago312.787.0868Mark Calderone will help with Design Engine Corporate rate (usually $49 to $69) |
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Howard Johnson Inn312.664.8100Eric Simon, General Manager – [email protected]Ask for the Design Engine Corporate rate. Free parking and a restaurant on premises |
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Embassy Suites Downtown Chicago312.943.3800($159.00 – $359.00) |
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Hilton: The Palmer House312.726.7500Iconic, world-class downtown Chicago hotel and gateway to Chicago’s rejuvenated Loop scene. |
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Holiday Inn Downtown Chicago312.957.9100 |
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Hotel Sofitel Chicago312.324.4000Our favorite building in Chicago and definitely not the cheapest hotel. |
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Chicago Seneca Hotel312.787.8900European style hotel starting at $109/night |
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Hyatt Regency Chicago312.565.1234 |
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Intercontinental Chicago312.944.4100 |
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Ohio House866.601.6446Free Parking and restaurant on premises ($70 to $80.00/night). |
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James Hotel312.337.1000($159.00 – $359.00) |
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The Sutton Place Hotel Chicago312.266.2100 |
Chicago Hostels
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Chicago Getaway Hostel773.929.5380616 W. Arlington Place | Chicago, IL 60614[email protected] | Mat Meadows – general manager |
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Hostelling International Chicago312.360.030024 E Congress Pkwy, Chicago, IL 60605~ $20/night |