Hotels in Chicago, Illinois

Chicago is the third most populous city in the United States, the largest city of the state of Illinois. It is home to approximately more than 2.8 million people and widely regarded as the home of the blues and the heart of comedy in the United States. It has a great picturesque skyline, full of modern skyscrapers across the waters of the amazing Lake Michigan. Chicago is known as ‘The Windy City’ and ‘The city that works’. The ‘windy’ nickname derives from politics, as it is said that Chicago politicians change their minds ‘often as the wind’, but of course there's also a link with the winds often flowing over Lake Michigan right into the city. The city that works comes from the current Mayor Daley, referring to the labor tradition and the long hours Chicago residents work, as even many projects nowadays provide rapid urban modernization to Chicago.

The greatest attractions can be found in downtown Chicago, that consists of three areas: The Loop, Near North and Near South. The Loop is the central business district of the city and the most iconic area of Chicago. The Loop contains a great collection of public art, as there are many statues along the streets and many high rise buildings that show great examples of modern architecture. Also in this area is the Grant Park, where most citywide events and festivals take place. There is a nice hiking trail available near the lake, and is a great environment for a relaxing stroll. Another great park in the Loop is the Millennium Park, where you can find modern sculptures in steel and glass, including the famous ‘Bean’, properly known as the Cloud Gate. Downtown Chicago has many museums to offer as well, such as the Field Museum with a dinosaur collection, the Museum of Science, the Adler Planetarium and the Shedd Aquarium

. Past meets present in terms of architecture in Chicago, as you can see both classic and modern architecture all around. A few examples of amazing architecture in the city are the Chicago Avenue Pumping Station, the Chicago Water Tower, the Manhattan Building, the 35 East Wacker Building and the Chicago Cultural Center. And of course there are dozens more notable sights to discover while visiting this magnificent place!

Chicago has a lively nightlife that is mostly focused in the North Side of the city, where you can find the city's best theaters and a great selection of bars and clubs. In the Near North and also in the Far North side of the city you can find a more laidback atmosphere and many great beaches as well. Although Chicago is not well known as a beach destination, it really is a great place for a beach holiday. Lake Michigan is the largest freshwater lake within the United States and it has great public beaches around this lake, and the water is of good temperature and quality. The fashionable places to tan and be seen are the Oak Street Beach and North Avenue Beach, but one of the nicest beaches is the Rainbow Beach in the Far Southeast side of Chicago. The shopping district of Chicago is definitely Near North in Downtown, especially the famous Magnificent Mile. It’s one of the most prestigious shopping streets in the world and you will certainly enjoy your time shopping here. It offers massive department stores, expensive boutiques and all the national and international brands you could imagine. Shopaholics will really enjoy this area of Chicago! Greenbookings invites you to visit Chicago. Take a look on our map to learn more about this fascinating destination and to book your hotel of choice.