This
list is a list of hotels that are both relatively near UIC on the lower side of
the price scale at least by Chicago standards on
Expedia.com. Searched 8/25/03. You may also find hotels near both the Midway
and OHare airports (that are less expensive) and while your commute time to
UIC may be 45 minutes to 1 hour you will be able to travel by train (Chicago
Transit Authority) without difficulty.
Chicago
Travelodge Downtown
65 E
Harrison St, Chicago, IL 60605
Phone: (312) 427-8000
Expedia rate: $85.00
and up
*In/near Booksellers
Row. Near Chicago Transit Authority
buses or trains for access to airport and UIC Library of the Health Sciences. *
Lenox Suites Hotel
616 North Rush Street
at East Ontario
Chicago, Illinois 60611-2740
USA
Phone: 1-800-44-LENOX (USA
& Canada)
312-337-1000
Expedia rate: $97.00 - $130.00
*Airport/Train/UIC accessible. ½ block off of Michigan Avenue Magnificent Mile area.*
The Tremont - Chicago
100 East Chestnut Street Chicago, IL
60611
Tel: (312)751-1900 Fax: (312)751-8691
Reservations: (800) 621-8133
Expedia Rate: $109.00 - $137.00
*In the heart of the River North Magnificent Mile
area. Trains and buses to UIC and
airport are near, but not as near as some other hotels on this list.*
The Raphael - Chicago
201 E. Delaware Place Chicago,
IL 60611
Tel: (312)943-5000 Fax: (312)943-9483
Reservations: (800)983-7870
Expedia rate: $118.00
*In the heart of the River North Magnificent Mile
area. Trains and buses to UIC and
airport are near, but not as near as some other hotels on this list.*
Congress Plaza Hotel
520 S
Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60605
Phone: (312) 427-3800
Expedia rate:
$127.00
*Nice area. Across from Grant Park, Chicago Art Institute nearby. Near Booksellers Row. Again, near bus and train
transportation. *
Holiday Inn
506 W
Harrison St, Chicago, IL 60607
Phone: (312) 957-9100
Expedia Rate:
$137.60
* This hotel is
about 1 ½ mile from our library in a direct east-west line. It is also very close to public
transportation. *
Hilton Palmer House
17 E
Monroe St, Chicago, IL 60603
Phone: (312) 726-7500
* Just off of Michigan Avenue near what is called the Loop and Theatre district. This is near and very convenient to the train
system. * However,
very expensive. Expedia: $194.00
Marriott
Chicago Downtown Medical District
625 S Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60607
Phone: (312) 491-1234
- *This
is just down the street from us.* Walking distance within 1/3
mile. Neighborhood is iffy at
night, especially to those unfamiliar with it. And, this is expensive, upwards of
$130-$150.
These next two are in a suburb
that is nearby UIC. Public
transportation accessible from airport, train stations, and Chicago Transportation Authority.
The Carleton of Oak Park Hotel
and Motor Inn
1110 Pleasant Street Oak
Park, Illinois 60302
Phone (708) 848-5000 Fax (708) 848-0537 Reservations 1-888-CARLETON
$124-189
per night and $87-$100 per night.
*In a suburb of Chicago, about 10 miles from UIC*
The Write Inn
211
N. Oak Park Avenue
Oak Park, Illinois 60302
Phone: (708) 383-4800
Rates: $75 - $162 .
*In a suburb of Chicago, about 10 miles from UIC*