The Best Hotels Closest to University of Illinois Chicago in Chicago for 2026

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A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows offering city views.

A spacious lobby with a modern sofa, armchairs, and a coffee table. A large window offers a view of the cityscape.

A modern hotel room with a large window offering a city view, three armchairs arranged around a central coffee table, and a decorative hanging plant.

A modern dining area with round tables, comfortable chairs, and a dessert display.

1. The Langham, Chicago

River North, 2.5 km from University of Illinois Chicago

Christopher

￥89,844

￥106,816 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A modern living room with a sofa, two blue chairs, a round coffee table, and a unique ceiling design.

A modern lobby with a sofa, a coffee table, and a large digital art display.

A modern kitchen with built-in appliances, wooden cabinets, and a variety of food items on shelves.

A modern hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, and artwork on the walls.

2. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Chicago Chinatown

2.8 km from University of Illinois Chicago

Brianna

￥25,708

￥30,565 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

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

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

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

A hotel reception area with a counter displaying pastries and coffee, a coffee machine, and a golden clock.

3. Hampton Inn & Suites Chicago Medical District UIC

2.5 km from University of Illinois Chicago

Rebecca

￥24,958

￥29,673 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A person relaxing on a sofa with a laptop, a glass of red wine, and a small table with a vase of flowers and a telephone.

A modern restaurant with high ceilings, wooden flooring, and a central chandelier. Tables are set with wine glasses and red cushions.

A bar area with a long counter, multiple shelves of bottles, and four bar stools.

A room with a bed against a window overlooking a cityscape. There is a small table with a book, a vase with flowers, and a cup.

4. L7 Chicago by LOTTE

Theatre District, 2.4 km from University of Illinois Chicago

Nicole

￥34,326

￥40,813 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

A cityscape with a river, a bridge, and a dining area with tables and chairs.

A high-rise hotel with a prominent 'TRUMP' sign, reflecting in the water, surrounded by other tall buildings.

A modern hotel room with large windows, white furniture, and a view of tall buildings.

A modern hotel room with large floor-to-ceiling windows offering a city view.

5. Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago

River North, 2.6 km from University of Illinois Chicago

Jorge

￥74,803

￥88,932 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

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

A modern hotel room with a green sofa, two round tables, a city view, and a chandelier.

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.

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

Streeterville, 2.9 km from University of Illinois Chicago

Jennifer

￥60,481

￥76,652 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 20 - Aug 21

A spacious bar area with high ceilings and large windows, offering views of a cityscape.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa with cushions, a large window with a view of a cityscape and water.

A cityscape with modern high-rise buildings, a river, and a boat.

A multi-level hotel lobby with a glass elevator, a seating area, and a dining space.

7. Hyatt Regency Chicago

The Loop, 2.7 km from University of Illinois Chicago

Tameka

￥37,709

￥50,523 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

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.

8. citizenM Chicago Downtown

Theatre District, 2.5 km from University of Illinois Chicago

lakadria

￥27,129

￥32,254 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A restaurant interior with brick walls, hanging spherical light fixtures, and a visible kitchen area.

A modern living room with a brick wall mural, a green sofa, leather chairs, and a wooden coffee table.

A high-rise building with a modern architectural design, featuring a prominent glass facade and a series of vertical lines.

A bar area with multiple shelves of bottles, a bar counter, and three bar stools.

9. Arlo Chicago

Theatre District, 2.4 km from University of Illinois Chicago

Robert

￥24,269

￥33,863 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

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

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

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.

10. The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown

The Loop, 2.5 km from University of Illinois Chicago

Brandon

￥30,959

￥41,914 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

A corridor with ornate black metal railings and a patterned carpet.

A modern hotel room with a sofa, a small table, a bench, a TV, and a cabinet.

A dining area with tables and chairs, a hanging light fixture, and a view of the street through a window.

A multi-story building with a grid of windows, surrounded by other high-rise buildings.

11. Staypineapple, An Iconic Hotel, The Loop

Theatre District, 2 km from University of Illinois Chicago

Beth

￥22,750

￥31,780 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A modern lounge area with seating, a coffee table, and a view of the city at night.

A bar area with multiple shelves of bottles, a seating area with bar stools, and a counter with a cash register.

An outdoor seating area with a wooden table and metal stools, overlooking a cityscape with modern buildings and a street.

A modern lounge area with seating, tables, and a view of the cityscape.

12. Moxy Chicago Downtown

River North, 2.5 km from University of Illinois Chicago

Julia

￥28,724

￥34,150 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A modern indoor swimming pool with a clear blue water surface, a wooden ceiling, and a wall with a floral pattern.

A modern hotel room with a large window, a wooden desk, a bathroom with a mirror, and a view of the cityscape.

A rooftop terrace with a view of a city skyline at dusk.

A modern lobby with a sofa, a coffee table, and a vase of flowers.

13. Nobu Hotel Chicago

1.4 km from University of Illinois Chicago

Jordan

￥70,622

￥87,952 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

A modern hotel with a colorful awning and a glass facade.

A bakery display with various baked goods and a coffee machine.

A modern lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large illuminated number '5' on the wall.

A hotel room with a wooden wardrobe, a minibar with coffee cups and a bottle, a safe, and a towel rack with a hanging bag.

14. Aloft by Marriott Chicago Downtown River North

River North, 2.6 km from University of Illinois Chicago

Ronald

￥27,129

￥32,254 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A high-rise hotel with a modern glass facade, multiple floors, and a prominent corner entrance.

A hotel room with a bed, sofa, TV, and a view of the cityscape.

A modern lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and large windows.

A modern reception area with a wooden ceiling and a reception desk.

15. Residence Inn by Marriott Chicago Downtown / River North

River North, 2.5 km from University of Illinois Chicago

Josephine L

￥30,320

￥36,047 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A hotel with a modern glass facade, signage for SpringHill Suites, and a well-lit entrance.

A bar area with a long counter, bar stools, and a bar stocked with bottles.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a view of a building through the window.

A modern reception desk with a sleek design, large windows offering a view of the cityscape, and a contemporary ceiling with linear wood paneling.

16. Springhill Suites by Marriott Chicago Downtown/ River North

River North, 2.5 km from University of Illinois Chicago

Coreena K

￥29,522

￥35,099 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A hotel lobby with a bar area, a chandelier, and a reception desk.

A view through a circular window of a cityscape with modern buildings and a body of water in the distance.

A lobby with a sofa, a coffee table, and an ottoman. There are wooden columns and a chandelier.

A high-rise building with a clock tower, large windows, and a busy street with vehicles.

17. Residence Inn Chicago Downtown/Loop

Theatre District, 1.7 km from University of Illinois Chicago

Renato

￥37,820

￥44,962 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

A spacious lobby with a long bar area, red curtains, and a patterned carpet.

A modern room with a teal sofa, a Peloton exercise bike, and a city view through large windows.

A corridor with a checkered floor, rows of blue and white chairs, and string lights.

A modern living room with a yellow sectional sofa, a red armchair, a blue patterned rug, and a marble coffee table.

18. Canopy by Hilton Chicago Central Loop

The Loop, 1.3 km from University of Illinois Chicago

Nichol

￥36,488

￥43,383 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

A spacious lobby with a plush teal sofa, a round coffee table, and a large chandelier.

A grand staircase with a geometric patterned floor, marble walls, and a chandelier.

A modern lobby with a reception desk, two sofas, a coffee table, and a decorative wall with a wavy pattern.

A modern lobby with a bar area, plush seating, and a chandelier.

19. The LaSalle Chicago, Autograph Collection by Marriott

Theatre District, 1.5 km from University of Illinois Chicago

Elizabeth

￥41,491

￥49,329 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

A bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and a wall of bookshelves.

A modern indoor lounge area with seating, a coffee table, and potted plants.

A grand, marble-floored hallway with a central staircase flanked by columns and railings, leading to an upper level.

A modern living room with a sofa, two armchairs, a chaise lounge, a round table, and a view of a building through a large window.

20. Kimpton Gray Hotel by IHG

Theatre District, 1.7 km from University of Illinois Chicago

Johnny

￥37,501

￥49,710 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

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Compare popular hotels close to University of Illinois Chicago

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
The Langham, Chicago	9.8 Exceptional 1,009 reviews	View
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Chicago Chinatown	9.6 Exceptional 1,004 reviews	View
Hampton Inn & Suites Chicago Medical District UIC	9.6 Exceptional 713 reviews	View
L7 Chicago by LOTTE	9.6 Exceptional 4,593 reviews	View
Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago	9.6 Exceptional 1,991 reviews	View

Top University of Illinois Chicago Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn & Suites Chicago - Downtown by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Clean rooms, very nice staff, and very close to Union Station. Walking distance to lots of places to eat. Felt safe and would recommend."

Club Quarters Hotel, Central Loop, Chicago

10/10 Excellent

"Great location. Helpful staff!"

Travelodge by Wyndham Downtown Chicago

10/10 Excellent

"A clean hotel in a great location. The staff was friendly and our room was spacious. We enjoyed our stay."

Congress Plaza Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"The valets were very helpful in procuring my sister and I with taxis, Uber and Lyft services during our stay. All staff interactions were supremely pleasant. Our room was spotless."

LIVN - West Loop Chicago

10/10 Excellent

"Great place and great location for downtown Chicago."

Hilton Garden Inn Chicago Central Loop

10/10 Excellent

"Very clean, front desk staff were extremely friendly and welcoming. Beds were the most comfortable we have ever slept in when traveling!"

Crowne Plaza Chicago West Loop by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Free coffee Free printing Early check in fee available"

Holiday Inn Chicago Dwtn - The Mart by IHG

8/10 Good

"Great staff! Left something behind & they retrieved it."

Central Loop Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Nice stay, small but comfortable"

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Mary Bartelme Park

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Jane Addams' Hull-House Museum

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Provision Theater

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Maxwell Street Market

You can do some window-shopping at Maxwell Street Market during your stay in Chicago. Discover the acclaimed art scene and notable monuments in this vibrant area.

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Credit Union 1 Arena

8.0/10 (5 reviews)

Catch an event at Credit Union 1 Arena during your trip to Chicago. Stroll along the riverfront or experience the entertainment choices in this vibrant area.

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Old St Patrick’s Church

Learn about the local history of Chicago with a stop at Old St Patrick’s Church. Discover the acclaimed art scene and notable monuments in this vibrant area.

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The Old Post Office

You can find out about the history of Chicago with a stop at The Old Post Office. Discover the entertainment choices and notable monuments in this vibrant area.

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Thalia Hall

You can enjoy a show at Thalia Hall on your trip to Chicago. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the notable monuments in this vibrant area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around University of Illinois Chicago?

University of Illinois Chicago is located in a vibrant area of Chicago known for its beautiful river views and stunning architecture. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 277 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay near University of Illinois Chicago?

Holiday Inn & Suites Chicago - Downtown by IHG is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a 24-hour health club and a snack bar/deli. It's located just a short 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from University of Illinois Chicago. Other good choices within a short distance include Crowne Plaza Chicago West Loop by IHG and THE MIDLAND HOTEL, Chicago, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel.

How many hotels are there near University of Illinois Chicago?

Expedia has 277 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from University of Illinois Chicago.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near University of Illinois Chicago, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most hotel room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of check in. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best options available near University of Illinois Chicago.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near University of Illinois Chicago?

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What can I see and do near University of Illinois Chicago?

Study the collections at Fine Arts Building, Art Institute of Chicago, or Field Museum of Natural History. Chicago Board of Trade Building, Civic Opera House, and Rookery are well-known local landmarks worth a visit. You can catch a show at Cadillac Palace Theatre, CIBC Theatre, and Auditorium Building and Theatre.

How can I get to University of Illinois Chicago?

With so many ways to get around, seeing all of the area near University of Illinois Chicago is simple. You can take advantage of metro transit at Polk Station (Pink Line), Racine Station, and Illinois Medical District Station. To see more of the surrounding area, hop aboard a train at Chicago Union Station or Chicago Halsted Station.

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Our top choices for University of Illinois Chicago hotels

1. The Langham, Chicago

2. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Chicago Chinatown

3. Hampton Inn & Suites Chicago Medical District UIC

4. L7 Chicago by LOTTE

5. Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago

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

7. Hyatt Regency Chicago

8. citizenM Chicago Downtown

9. Arlo Chicago

10. The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown

11. Staypineapple, An Iconic Hotel, The Loop

12. Moxy Chicago Downtown

13. Nobu Hotel Chicago

14. Aloft by Marriott Chicago Downtown River North

15. Residence Inn by Marriott Chicago Downtown / River North

16. Springhill Suites by Marriott Chicago Downtown/ River North

17. Residence Inn Chicago Downtown/Loop

18. Canopy by Hilton Chicago Central Loop

19. The LaSalle Chicago, Autograph Collection by Marriott

20. Kimpton Gray Hotel by IHG

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Top University of Illinois Chicago Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn & Suites Chicago - Downtown by IHG

Club Quarters Hotel, Central Loop, Chicago

Travelodge by Wyndham Downtown Chicago

Congress Plaza Hotel

LIVN - West Loop Chicago

Hilton Garden Inn Chicago Central Loop

Crowne Plaza Chicago West Loop by IHG

Holiday Inn Chicago Dwtn - The Mart by IHG

Central Loop Hotel

Other attractions near University of Illinois Chicago

Mary Bartelme Park

Jane Addams' Hull-House Museum

Provision Theater

Maxwell Street Market

Credit Union 1 Arena

Old St Patrick’s Church

The Old Post Office

Thalia Hall

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