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  The north side of Chicago may not have skyscraper buildings like the Loop (downtown), but the hotels around Wrigleyville (northside home of the Chicago Cubs) are just as high in quality. Some make for perfect romantic getaways, and others are more affordable and accommodating for large families. Visitors who are flying into O'Hare Airport should plan a stay at one of these hotels.
  
  

Days Inn

• On the corner of Clark and Diversey, the Days Inn Chicago is one of the most frequented hotels on the north side. Due to its low prices, travelers looking to work within their budget will be thrilled with what Days Inn has to offer. Amenities include WiFi internet, free breakfast, a fitness room and tennis court. Days Inn is in one of the safest neighborhoods in Chicago and is just a short walk away from Lincoln Park and its beautiful free zoo. Shopping options are all over the area on the Gold Coast---Chicago's high-end area---and some of the most popular steakhouses and cafés are within walking distance as well.
  
  Days Inn
  
  644 West Diversey Parkway
  
  Chicago, IL 60614
  
  773-525-7010
  
  daysinnchicago.net
  
  

Best Western

• A block away from Lake Michigan, the Hawthorne Terrace branch of the Best Western has excellent amenities at an affordable price. It is just a couple blocks away from Wrigley Field and the many busy bars around the Wrigleyville neighborhood. The hotel offers satellite TV, sauna and Jacuzzi, balcony with a view of the lake and dry cleaning. Additional services at Hawthorne Terrace include concierge service, paid valet parking and a fitness room. A few blocks from the hotel is the Boystown sector, Chicago's gay neighborhood.<br /><br />Best Western Hawthorne Terrace <br />3434 North Broadway <br />Chicago, IL 60657 <br />(773) 244-3434 <br />www.hawthorneterrace.com
  
  

City Suites

• In one of the busiest areas on the north side, the City Suites Hotel has many options for nightlife, dining and shopping. It's located next to the Belmont stop on the CTA's brown and red line (Chicago's public transportation system), which allows travelers to easily explore other parts of Chicago. The City Suites is relatively expensive, but the service and accommodations are of high caliber. A unique amenity offered by the hotel is free access to Bally's Total Fitness, which is five blocks away. City Suites is also a short walk away from the beaches of Lake Michigan. <br /><br />City Suites Hotel <br />933 West Belmont Avenue <br />Chicago, IL? 60657 <br />(773) 404-3400 <br />www.cityinns.com