Must-see hotels in The Great Lakes

  • St Clair Hotel

    Chicago

    Opened in 2018, the St Clair is a Red Roof Inn that's been gussied up with modern furniture and bedding. The 208 rooms remain cramped, but now sport…

  • Inn of Chicago

    Chicago

    This hotel tries hard to be trendy with a clubby lobby and cocktail lounge. Rooms come in 'contemporary' style (lime-green accents, modern decor) or …

  • House 5863

    Chicago

    A modern, if modest, B&B located in an old apartment building. You’ll find no frilly ruffles in the five rooms, just clean-lined furnishings and abstract…

  • La Quinta Chicago – Lake Shore

    Chicago

    The paint and decor are relatively fresh, but this four-story motel remains a bit scruffy (dimly lit, thin doors). Focus instead on the lakeside location,…

  • Hotel Cass

    Chicago

    This vintage 1920s building is now a Holiday Inn Express–affiliated property. Tiny room spaces are maximized with modern flair: hanging flat-screen TVs,…

  • Travelodge by Wyndham Downtown Chicago

    Chicago

    The Travelodge's mid-priced competitors in South Loop typically offer better quality with more amenities, but if you're just looking for the lowest rates…

  • Best Western Grant Park

    Chicago

    This basic Best Western attracts for its location near the Field Museum. A recent renovation has brought its rooms into the modern (though nondescript)…

  • Best Western Park Hotel

    Wisconsin

    As the only lodging on Capitol Sq, the Park Hotel does big business. The rooms are decent-sized and comfy, though a bit staid with their muted colors. No…

  • Inn on Kelleys Island

    Ohio

    Long-time islanders own this 1876 Victorian home. It's a vintage, four-room B&B: metal-frame beds with quilts, rocking chairs, sturdy antique decor,…

  • Whitehall Hotel

    Chicago

    This old-world hotel offers cozy rooms with vintage mahogany furniture and earth-toned wallpaper and carpeting. It’s popular with wedding parties; you’ll…

  • Mitchell Creek Inn

    Gold Coast

    This humble, 15-room property is on the other side of US 31 (away from the water), moderately priced and near the state park beach. It's a classic mom-and…

  • Bay Motel

    Wisconsin

    Tidy, bare-bones Bay Motel is a mile from Lambeau Field. It's a classic mom-and-pop that's attached to a diner frequented by locals. Rooms are decorated…

  • Grant Hills Motel

    Illinois

    This 33-room motel is a no-frills option 1.5 miles east of town, with countryside views and a horseshoe pitch.

  • Ashley's Island House

    Ohio

    Ashley's Island House is a 12-room B&B where naval officers stayed in the late 1800s. Hardwood floors, sturdy antiques and bright-colored quilts give the…

  • County Clare Irish Inn

    Milwaukee

    This inn is a winner near the lakefront. Rooms have that snug Irish-cottage feel, with four-poster beds, white wainscot walls and whirlpool baths. There's…

  • Cook’s on Brewery B&B

    Indiana

    This cool, century-old house offers three tranquil rooms, each with a comfy queen bed and a private bathroom. The location is walkable to the town’s shops…

  • HI Madison Hostel

    Wisconsin

    The brightly painted, 33-bed brick house is located on a quiet street a short walk from the State Capitol. Dorms are gender segregated; linens are free…

  • Hotel Millersburg

    Ohio

    Built in 1847 as a stagecoach inn, the property still provides lodging in its 26 antique-laden rooms, which sit above a modern dining room and tavern (one…

  • Hilton Garden Inn

    Indianapolis

    The century-old, neoclassical architecture, plush beds and downtown location right by Monument Circle make this a fine chain-hotel choice – and it was…

  • Marriott Residence Inn

    Ohio

    A great location downtown, close to everything. All rooms are suites with a full kitchen. The cute free breakfast buffet is served in the old bank vault…

  • Sleep Inn Midway Airport

    Chicago

    The basic, modular rooms are perfectly acceptable, if a bit thin-walled. Free hot breakfast is a nice touch, as is the free airport shuttle. It's in a…

  • Hilton Garden Inn

    Cleveland

    While it's nothing fancy, the Hilton's rooms are decent value with comfy beds, wi-fi–rigged workstations and mini refrigerators. It's right by the…

  • Der Ruhe Blatz Motel

    Indiana

    The 30 rooms here are plain but tidy, with solid Amish wood furnishings. The motel has a perfect location on Shipshewana's main road to see morning buggy…

  • Inn Serendipity

    Wisconsin

    Climb into bed at Inn Serendipity, a two-room, wind-and-solar-powered B&B on a 5-acre organic farm in Browntown, about 10 miles west of Monroe.

  • 50 Lincoln-Short North B&B

    Ohio

    The seven well-maintained rooms are steps away from the Short North's scene. Breakfast is a full cooked affair under chandeliers.

  • Clarion Hotel Beachfront

    Michigan

    Nothing fancy, but it's a good, affordable option with an indoor pool. An eggs and waffles breakfast is included.

  • Value Host Motor Inn

    Upper Peninsula

    It's a basic but reasonably priced motel where budgeteers can find respite, located a few miles west of town.

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