Hotels in Chicago

Chicago’s diverse past is peppered throughout the south side, so hotels in Hyde Park are fantastic for anyone who wants to learn more about the area. It’s the site of the Chicago World’s Fair, and it’s also where former president Barack Obama used to live. You can check out the Museum of Science and Industry for exhibits, films and tours based on the Windy City’s STEM (Science, technology, engineering and mathematics) achievements.Sports fans will be happy to set up base at a <a href='https://www.travelrepublic.co.uk/1-62573-1-0/hotels-in-wrigleyville' title='hotel in Wrigleyville' target='_blank'>hotel in Wrigleyville</a>. This is the location of the Chicago Cubs’ Wrigley Field – the team’s training grounds and stadium. As well as catching a game, tourists can also browse the merchandise and souvenir shops that line the nearby streets, or bond with locals over a beer at neighbouring sports bars.Couples with an arty side can choose from hotels in Pilsen. Colourful murals and street art lead the way through this neighbourhood – have a wander round Woman Made Gallery, a not-for-profit organisation championing female-presenting artists and makers. There are also more than 7,500 pieces to see at the National Museum of Mexican Art, before you head to Thalia Hall, a historical live venue with a true bohemian atmosphere.Visit Millennium Park with the kids after you’ve checked into one of the hotels in the Loop. You can splash around in Crown Fountain, a water feature doubling as a public art/video sculpture or head to Maggie Daley Park to have a go on the climbing wall. Children will also enjoy exploring the outdoor art of the Boeing Galleries, a series of colourful sculptures lining the paths.