If you’re an 18-year-old traveler and dreaming of a trip to Chicago, I have something to offer you! While many hotels have a 21+ room policy, I found and checked modern, welcoming 18+ check-in hotels in Chicago.
Just show your ID and pay for your room, and you’re ready to immerse yourself in the city that never sleeps. So, buckle up for a guide that bypasses age restrictions and reveals hot spots where you’ll get a hassle-free check-in. Ready for the adventure of a lifetime in Chicago? Let’s dive in!
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18+ Check-In Hotels in Chicago for Young Travelers
Chicago welcomes a lot of teenagers and young adults yearly. Finding hotel accommodations for travelers aged 18 and under can be challenging with minimum check-in age requirements.
Fortunately, Chicago has no shortage of 18+ friendly lodging options spanning all boroughs and budgets. Turning our attention to the top hotels for under 18+ check-in, here are 15 highly-rated Chicago hotels to consider.
1. Hilton Chicago
Price: High | Stars: 4 | Location: 0.7 miles from the center, View on map
Hilton Chicago is among the prominent hotels in Chicago that overlooks Lake Michigan and Grant Park and is just a 5-minute walk from Millennium Park. Pets are allowed at Hilton Chicago. Nearby attractions include Cloud Gate – The Bean (0.7 miles), Willis Tower (0.8 miles), Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum (1 mile), Water Tower Chicago (1.7 miles), Chicago Museum of Contemporary Art (1.7 miles from the hotel), and Lincoln Park Zoo 3.1 miles away.
You can access Lake Michigan, Ohio Street Beach, located 1.5 miles from the Hilton hotel; Oak Street Beach, located 2.1 miles from the hotel; North Avenue Beach, is 2.8 miles away; and Fullerton Beach, 3.7 miles away.
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Nearest airports: | Midway International Airport - 8 miles (30-minute drive) |
Public transportation:Â | You can either use the metro or the train. Both options are close to the hotel and convenient. If you choose the Metro, you can opt for the Harrison station, which is 0.2 miles away, or Roosevelt/State station, which is 0.4 miles away. For the train, you can take the Museum Campus / 11th Street, which is 0.3 miles away, or Van Buren Street, which is 0.3 miles away. |
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2. The Palmer House Hilton
Price: High | Stars: 4 | Location: 0.2 miles from the center, View on map
The Palmer House Hilton is only 1 block from Millennium Park and the Art Institute of Chicago. It has several restaurants: if you want to enjoy a good American cuisine breakfast, head to Lockwood Restaurant. Lockwood Express offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Willis Tower is just 0.5 miles from the hotel, Buckingham Memorial Fountain is 0.6 miles away, while the Field Museum of Natural History, Water Tower Chicago, and Chicago Museum of Contemporary Art are 1.1 miles away from the hotel. You can find the Picasso Statue 0.2 miles from the hotel, and Lincoln Park Zoo is 2.7 miles away.
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Nearest airports: | Midway International Airport - 8.7 miles (31-minute drive) |
Public transportation:Â | There are two modes of public transportation accessible to and from the hotel. You can take the metro, which is 0.03 miles and 0.1 miles away (Monroe), or the train Adams/Wabash, stationed 0.1 miles from the hotel. Another train you can take is Washington/Wabash, just 0.2 miles from the hotel. |
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3. Congress Plaza Hotel Chicago
Price: Mid | Stars: 3 | Location: 0.5 miles from the center, View on map
Congress Plaza Hotel Chicago is an iconic hotel on Michigan Avenue and offers disabled guests and other travelers a mix of contemporary and classic amenities. Iconic sites and attractions near the hotel include Grant Park (within a walking distance of 33 feet), Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies – 500 feet, Upper Hutchinson Field – 950 feet, and Harold Washington Library Center – 950 feet.
Only 0.3 miles from the Congress Plaza Hotel is the Buckingham Memorial Fountain, while the Art Institute of Chicago is 0.3 miles away.
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Nearest airports: | Midway International Airport - 8.7 miles (31-minute drive) |
Public transportation:Â | The closest public transportation is a train at Van Buren Street Station, which is just 0.1 miles away from the hotel. The Metro is also at Harrison (0.2 miles) and Jackson (0.3 miles away). Another train station, Harold Washington Library-State/Van Buren, is just 0.2 miles from the hotel. |
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4. Kimpton Hotel Monaco Chicago, an IHG Hotel
Price: High | Stars: 4 | Location: 0.3 miles from the center, View on map
Kimpton Hotel Monaco Chicago, an IHG Hotel is centrally situated along the Chicago River in the renowned Loop business district. The Art Institute of Chicago is just 0.5 miles from the hotel, Water Tower Chicago is 0.7 miles away, Willis Tower is 0.7 miles away, the Chicago Museum of Contemporary Art is 0.7 miles away, and Buckingham Memorial Fountain is 0.8 miles away.
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Nearest airports: | Midway International Airport - 8.7 miles (31-minute drive) |
Public transportation:Â | There is a train station, State/Lake, just 0.1 miles away, and Millennium Station is 0.2 miles away from the hotel. You can also take the Metro, Lake, or Washington, 0.1 and 0.3 miles from the hotel. |
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