We decided to not pick any particular hotel or do a hotel block so each guest can pick what's right for their visit. We suggest staying in The Loop or River North for the classic Chicago experience. However, we have a few hotel recommendations to consider below.
Find the location and price level that works for you at:
-https://www.expedia.com/
-https://www.airbnb.com/
-Chicago has numerous hotels under all major hotel brands if you want to maximize your Marriot, IHG, Hilton, or whatever rewards.
-Chase Sapphire cardholders, check out this link if you want to use your The Edit and/or $250 IHG credits: https://www.awardhelper.com/csr-hotels
Elevated:
Nobu (West Loop)
The Hoxton (West Loop)
Pendry (The Loop)
Viceroy (River North/Viagra Triangle)
Mid-Range:
Hotel Riu Plaza (River North)
Hilton Chicago (The Loop/Michigan Ave.)
Palmer House Hilton (The Loop)
Closest to Wedding Venue:
Hotel Zachary (Wrigleyville)
The Hotel at Midtown (Bucktown)
Other Interesting Options:
The Sports Illustrated Hotel (The Loop)
Chicago Athletic Association (The Loop/Michigan Ave.)
Pro Tips:
1. Travel websites (Expedia for sure) price match on hotels, so you can lock in a lower price if you periodically check the web after booking every couple months and find the same exact room at a lower price.
2. Hotel Parking tends to be expensive, so consider using SpotHero.