Chicago is an amazing place to visit and you can do it on a budget. The city has many free and inexpensive touristy areas and a local hostel is a great way to save money on a place to stay, especially ...

Chicago loves its visitors. With our Midwestern charm, we welcome tourists with open arms—if you don’t get in our way while we’re trying to catch a rush-hour train. But vacations can get expensive and ...

As summer approaches, a whole slew of new hotels are gearing up for Chicago's big tourism and convention season. And while many of the latest entries to Chicago's burgeoning hotel scene are upscale ...

The hybrid hostel/hotel with a James Beard-nominated bar concept is growing in America but not fast enough for our tastes. The new Freehand Chicago represents the most updated incarnation of the ...

Oh, sure, visitors to Chicago can fork over $400 for a fancy room in a Gold Coast hotel with a complimentary sliver of soap, a tiny bottle of shampoo and, in at least two places, the use of a “thick ...

Gift Article 10 Remaining As a subscriber, you have 10 articles to gift each month. Gifting allows recipients to access the article for free. The latest entrant into River North's crowded lodging ...