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A modern lobby with a sofa, coffee table, and a fireplace.

A bar area with a counter, multiple TVs, and a seating area with chairs and tables.

A multi-story hotel with a prominent 'AMERISTAR' sign, featuring a modern architectural design with large windows and a flat roof.

A modern hotel lobby with a coffee station, seating area, and a reception desk.

1. Ameristar Casino Hotel East Chicago

15 km from Rainbow Beach

WENLIN

￥18,668

￥22,794 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

A large banquet hall with round tables, chairs, and a chandelier.

A banquet hall with round tables, chairs, chandeliers, and a patterned carpet.

A conference room with a high ceiling, chandeliers, and a stage with curtains. Tables and chairs are arranged for meetings.

A hotel room with a bed, two armchairs, a wooden table, a bathroom with a bathtub, and a shower.

2. Ramada Hotel & Conference Center by Wyndham Hammond

13.8 km from Rainbow Beach

Elizabeth

￥14,973

￥16,769 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A hotel room with a wooden bed, a nightstand, a desk, and a bathroom with a sink and mirror.

A reception desk with a computer monitor, a chair, and various items on the counter.

A Starway Inn sign on a brick wall, indicating a lobby area.

A reception area with a glass door, a desk with various items, a phone, and a chair.

3. Starway Inn

20.1 km from Rainbow Beach

Steven J

￥13,042

￥14,735 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A hotel room with a large bathtub, a bed, a nightstand with a lamp, and a painting of a sunset on the wall.

A spacious room with a kitchen area, multiple tables and chairs, and a stone accent wall.

A lobby with a blue sofa, a fireplace, large windows, and a door with an exit sign.

A kitchen with a granite countertop, a wooden sliding door, and a built-in sink.

4. Days Inn and Suites by Wyndham Hammond, IN

13.5 km from Rainbow Beach

Masud

￥15,429

￥17,282 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A modern indoor pool area with lounge chairs, a wooden table, and large windows.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and artwork on the walls.

A modern hotel with multiple floors, a covered entrance, and a parking lot.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a sliding door leading to a shower area.

5. Hampton Inn & Suites Chicago Medical District UIC

16.8 km from Rainbow Beach

Kristine

￥32,790

￥38,984 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table, a nightstand, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

A bathroom with a marble wall, a bathtub, a toilet, and a shower curtain.

A room with a window, a white shelf, a colorful striped rug, and a large number '6' on the wall.

6. Motel 6 - Chicago, IL

9.8 km from Rainbow Beach

Nazli

￥14,153

￥16,615 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A Red Roof Inn lobby with a stone wall, two red armchairs, a small table, a kitchen area, and a person in a yellow shirt.

A hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV, a bedside table, a lamp, a window with curtains, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

A Red Roof Inn room with a stone wall, two red chairs, a small table, a kitchen area with cabinets, and a door leading to another room.

A Red Roof Inn with a brick facade, multiple windows, and a covered entrance.

7. Red Roof Inn & Suites Hammond, IN

13.7 km from Rainbow Beach

Vanessa

￥15,569

￥17,437 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A hotel room with a large bed, bedside lamps, a marble-tiled wall, a bathtub, and a desk with a chair.

A modern lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a fireplace.

A furnished room with a sofa, ottoman, TV, desk, chair, lamp, air conditioning unit, and a framed picture on the wall.

A Baymont by Wyndham hotel with a covered entrance, parking lot, and multiple windows.

8. Baymont by Wyndham Chicago/Calumet City

15.6 km from Rainbow Beach

Denise

￥16,514

￥18,328 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A spacious lobby with a central seating area, a reception desk, and a modern chandelier.

A restaurant with a bar area, multiple dining tables, and chairs.

A banquet hall with round tables, chairs, and blue tablecloths.

An outdoor dining area with brick walls, string lights, and tables set for guests.

9. DoubleTree by Hilton Chicago - Alsip

19.8 km from Rainbow Beach

Renaulda

￥19,920

￥22,506 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, a diving board, and lounge chairs.

A bakery counter with various baked goods displayed in clear cases.

A gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, and weight equipment.

A hotel room with a blue sofa, a wooden coffee table, a bed with white bedding, a desk with a computer, and a window with a view of greenery.

10. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Chicago South Lansing by IHG

19.8 km from Rainbow Beach

Jordan

￥25,951

￥29,320 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A modern building with a colorful facade and a red circular seating area.

A modern interior with wooden shelves, colorful chairs, and hanging plants.

A modern hotel room with a large window offering a city view, a contemporary light fixture, and a clean, minimalist design.

A modern bar area with a checkered floor, wooden ceiling, and various bar equipment.

11. citizenM Chicago Downtown

Theatre District, 15.6 km from Rainbow Beach

Kimberly

￥32,400

￥38,520 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A modern hotel lobby with a seating area, a bar, and a kitchen.

A modern hotel room with a sofa, a flat-screen TV, a fireplace, and a dining area.

An outdoor patio area with seating, tables, and string lights.

A DoubleTree by Hilton hotel with a modern design, a covered entrance, and well-maintained landscaping.

12. DoubleTree by Hilton Chicago Midway Airport

16.7 km from Rainbow Beach

Jessica

￥35,789

￥42,045 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

A spacious room with a fireplace, a seating area with a sofa, a dining table with chairs, and a vending machine labeled "TREATS".

A gym with treadmills, a bench, kettlebells, and weight machines.

A room with a blue sofa, a blue armchair, a small table, a floor lamp, and a cityscape painting on the wall.

A hotel reception desk with a wooden finish and a large welcome sign above it.

13. Hampton Inn by Hilton Chicago-Midway Airport

16.5 km from Rainbow Beach

Lysa

￥22,326

￥26,228 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A dining area with a table set for four, large windows offering a cityscape view at dusk.

A breakfast table with croissants, a bowl of berries, a glass of orange juice, and a smoothie, set against a cityscape view through a window.

A modern interior with a central fireplace, seating area, and wall-mounted lighting.

A rooftop terrace with outdoor seating and a fire pit, overlooking a cityscape with tall buildings.

14. The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown

The Loop, 15.7 km from Rainbow Beach

ShaRona

￥36,804

￥48,788 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A breakfast setting with a plate of toast, a bowl of fruit, a cup of coffee, and a newspaper on a table by a window with a city view.

A modern interior with a bar area, seating, and large windows offering a city view.

A bar area with a circular bar, stools, and a well-stocked shelf of bottles.

A rooftop pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a city skyline view, and a no diving sign.

15. The Robey, Chicago, a Member of Design Hotels

Wicker Park, 20.1 km from Rainbow Beach

BRIAN

￥33,972

￥43,756 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A modern hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a TV, and a fireplace.

A modern bathroom with a marble sink, a large mirror, and a built-in bench.

A hotel room with a bed, a large window with curtains, a desk, a lamp, and a bathtub.

A room with a white door, a bulletin board with various notices, and a window with blinds.

16. Elite Inn & Suites South Holland Chicago

18 km from Rainbow Beach

Montago

￥11,796

￥14,508 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV, and a ceiling with recessed lighting.

A rectangular bathtub with a faucet, surrounded by colorful lights reflecting on the water.

A hotel room with a large mirror, a bed with red and white bedding, a standing lamp, and a window with yellow curtains.

A hotel with a sign for Luxe Inn & Suites, a fenced parking area, and a nearby Taco Bell.

17. Luxe Inn and Suites

15.6 km from Rainbow Beach

Alisha

￥15,456

￥16,534 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

A modern lobby with sofas, tables, and a reception desk.

A modern interior with a flat-screen TV displaying a menu, decorative golden star-shaped objects on mirrored stands, and a tiled floor.

A modern bar area with stools, a large TV, and a decorative plant.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk with a computer, a TV, and a window with curtains.

18. Baymont by Wyndham Chicago/Alsip

19.6 km from Rainbow Beach

Lauren

￥15,240

￥17,218 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A rooftop terrace with a city skyline view, featuring a mix of modern and classic architecture, and several potted plants.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, staircase, and large windows.

A modern urban street with high-rise buildings, including a prominent 'The Gwent' and 'Nordstrom' sign.

A modern staircase with glass railings and pendant lighting.

19. The Gwen, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Michigan Avenue Chicago

Streeterville, 16.1 km from Rainbow Beach

Jessica

￥113,501

￥139,619 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a colorful rug.

A coffee station with two espresso machines, a coffee grinder, and various coffee-related items.

A conference room with a long table, yellow chairs, and water bottles.

A hotel room with a blue sofa, a small table, a TV, a desk with a chair, and a large window.

20. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Chicago-Midway Airport by IHG

16.5 km from Rainbow Beach

Roberto

￥25,008

￥29,380 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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Compare popular hotels close to Rainbow Beach

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Ameristar Casino Hotel East Chicago	8.6 Excellent 1,144 reviews	View
Ramada Hotel & Conference Center by Wyndham Hammond	7.6 Good 1,005 reviews	View
Starway Inn	8.0 Very good 197 reviews	View
Days Inn and Suites by Wyndham Hammond, IN	7.0 Good 485 reviews	View
Hampton Inn & Suites Chicago Medical District UIC	9.6 Exceptional 767 reviews	View

Top Rainbow Beach Hotel Reviews

Cozy 5BR Chicago Retreat Sleeps 10

10/10 Excellent

"Great communication"

Sophy Hyde Park

10/10 Excellent

"XXX"

Bright Vintage U of C Center Condo with WiFi, AC in enjoyable Chicago

10/10 Excellent

"We were satisfied with this place. It was close to the thing we came to visit. Parking was convenient. It was quiet with comfortable beds. Our only surprise was that it was on two levels"

Comfy 4 bedroom Apartment in the center of CHICAGO! 15 mins from Downtown!

8/10 Good

"The Unit Was Clean And Very Spacious My Only Downside Was The Area Felt A Little Unsafe. Wasn’t Far From The City Close To Everything We Wanted To Do On Our Trip."

Warm & Spacious 4BR Home Long Stays Welcome

10/10 Excellent

"The home had everything we needed. Clean & accommodating. Saw some things that could be done to improve aesthetics. Nothing major would rent again."

LakeHouse with rooftop and views of lake.

10/10 Excellent

"Very clean and a very helpful host!"

Luxe Loft vibe –4BR/3BA Apt– King Suite-11 minutes from downtown-Families-Groups

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was great. Only thing was the lagging of internet connection. Chris did a great job with communicating if there was a problem."

Cozy 3BR Near Obama Presidential Center, Hyde Park & UChicago

10/10 Excellent

"Three guests stayed at this residence. Loved each had individual room. Very clean and well stocked. Came specifically for Obama Presidential Center which was conveniently near residence. Also hit Millineum park & magnificent mile. Was lucky to come during Annual Jazz festival. Good selection of food within walking or Uber. Aldi near by for quick items. Parking on street with space in front of residence the entire time we stayed. Would definitely recommend!"

Beautiful 3-Bedroom Apartment, Free WiFi & AC, 18 Minutes to Downtown Chicago

10/10 Excellent

"Amazing stay host was very responsive and respectful and caring"

Other attractions near Rainbow Beach

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63rd Street Beach

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A wooden bridge over a calm river, surrounded by lush greenery and a distant building.

Jackson Park

7.4/10 (9 reviews)

Jackson Park is just one of the places to see in Chicago, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble around this vibrant area's lakeside or experience its fascinating museums.

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Arthur Ashe Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Arthur Ashe Beach during your trip to Chicago? Stroll along the beaches or visit the shops while you're in the area.

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South Shore Cultural Center

Enjoy an outing to South Shore Cultural Center during your stay in Chicago. Amble around the area's beaches or visit its shops.

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South Shore Golf Course

Enjoy a round of golf in Chicago at South Shore Golf Course. Amble around this vibrant area's lakeside or experience its acclaimed art scene.

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Mahalia Jackson Residence

You can find out about the history of Chicago with a visit to Mahalia Jackson Residence. Experience the area's entertainment venues and live music.

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Stony Island Arts Bank

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Stony Island Arts Bank during your trip to Chicago. Stroll along the beaches or visit the shops while you're in the area.

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Jackson Park Driving Range

You can take time to visit Jackson Park Driving Range during your travels to Chicago. Make time to visit the shops and churches while you're in the area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Rainbow Beach?

Rainbow Beach is located in Chicago. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 8 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay close to Rainbow Beach?

Chicago Lake Shore Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free parking and free WiFi. It's located 3.8 mi (6.2 km) from Rainbow Beach. Other good choices within a few miles include Capital O Empire Motel Chicago I-94 and Hyatt Place Chicago-South/University Medical Center.

How many hotels will I find near Rainbow Beach?

Expedia has 8 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Rainbow Beach.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Rainbow Beach, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most hotel room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best deals available near Rainbow Beach.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Rainbow Beach?

For more information about changing or cancelling your stay near Rainbow Beach, head over to our customer service page.

What can I see and do near Rainbow Beach?

Griffin Museum of Science and Industry, DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center, and Stony Island Arts Bank feature captivating exhibits. Barack Obama Residence, Rockefeller Memorial Chapel, and Robie House are some of the local landmarks to explore. You can watch performances at ETA Creative Arts Foundation, Bronzeville Children's Museum, and Court Theatre if you're interested in local theater.

How can I get to Rainbow Beach?

If you'd like to explore more of the area, jump aboard a train from Chicago Bryn Mawr Station, Chicago South Shore Station, or Chicago Windsor Park Station. There may not be many public transportation choices close to Rainbow Beach so consider renting a car to see more of the area.

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Our top choices for Rainbow Beach hotels

1. Ameristar Casino Hotel East Chicago

2. Ramada Hotel & Conference Center by Wyndham Hammond

3. Starway Inn

4. Days Inn and Suites by Wyndham Hammond, IN

5. Hampton Inn & Suites Chicago Medical District UIC

6. Motel 6 - Chicago, IL

7. Red Roof Inn & Suites Hammond, IN

8. Baymont by Wyndham Chicago/Calumet City

9. DoubleTree by Hilton Chicago - Alsip

10. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Chicago South Lansing by IHG

11. citizenM Chicago Downtown

12. DoubleTree by Hilton Chicago Midway Airport

13. Hampton Inn by Hilton Chicago-Midway Airport

14. The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown

15. The Robey, Chicago, a Member of Design Hotels

16. Elite Inn & Suites South Holland Chicago

17. Luxe Inn and Suites

18. Baymont by Wyndham Chicago/Alsip

19. The Gwen, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Michigan Avenue Chicago

20. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Chicago-Midway Airport by IHG

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Top Rainbow Beach Hotel Reviews

Cozy 5BR Chicago Retreat Sleeps 10

Sophy Hyde Park

Bright Vintage U of C Center Condo with WiFi, AC in enjoyable Chicago

Comfy 4 bedroom Apartment in the center of CHICAGO! 15 mins from Downtown!

Warm & Spacious 4BR Home Long Stays Welcome

LakeHouse with rooftop and views of lake.

Luxe Loft vibe –4BR/3BA Apt– King Suite-11 minutes from downtown-Families-Groups

Cozy 3BR Near Obama Presidential Center, Hyde Park & UChicago

Beautiful 3-Bedroom Apartment, Free WiFi & AC, 18 Minutes to Downtown Chicago

Other attractions near Rainbow Beach

63rd Street Beach

Jackson Park

Arthur Ashe Beach

South Shore Cultural Center

South Shore Golf Course

Mahalia Jackson Residence

Stony Island Arts Bank

Jackson Park Driving Range

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