By Isabel Prontes
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Chicago Trolley and Double Decker Company is a sightseeing tour company located in Chicago, Illinois. It is a popular tourist attraction and is known for its iconic green and red trolleys, as well as its double decker buses. Taking these trolley tours is an excellent way to explore downtown Chicago and all of its major attractions. There are a lot of inexpensive, 1-star hotels located in close proximity to the Chicago Trolley and Double Decker Company.
Howard Johnson Inn Downtown Chicago
The Howard Johnson Inn Downtown Chicago is a budget accommodation that is very close to Chicago Trolley Tours. It is in the River North Gallery District, which is a historic area that is close to the shopping of the Magnificent Mile, and attractions like the Water Tower Mall. The hotel is clean and comfortable, and offers conveniences including free high speed wireless Internet access, complimentary guest parking, a 24-hour front desk, cable television (including HBO) and security safe. There are 71 guest rooms total at the hotel. The hotel is p
et-friendly.
Howard Johnson Inn Downtown Chicago
720 N. LaSalle St.
Chicago, IL 60654
(312) 664-8100
www.hojo.com
Red Roof Inn Chicago Downtown
The Red Roof Inn Chicago Downtown is a budget hotel a block away from Michigan Avenue. It is in close proximity to a lot of shopping, restaurant and entertainment attractions in the city. The hotel offers many amenities, including free local telephone calls, free coffee, microwave, 32-inch flat screen cable television, pay-per-view movies, valet service, Nintendo and wireless high speed Internet access. The hotel's building has a historical, European ambiance.
Red Roof Inn Chicago Downtown
162 E. Ontario St.
Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 787-3580
www.redroof.com
Best Western Inn of Chicago
The Best Western Inn of Chicago is in close proximity to the Chicago Trolley Tours. It has a terrific location on East Ohio Street, merely half a block from State Street and the Magnificent Mile (a major shopping hub). The guest rooms at the hotel are comfortable, attractive and spacious, and come with amenities like wireless high speed Internet access, coffeemaker, free local telephone calls, blow dryer, and iron and ironing board. The hotel offers both laundry and dry cleaning services to guests. Other amenities include an extensive exercise center and guest parking.
Best Western Inn of Chicago
162 E. Ohio St.
Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 787-3100
www.innofchicago.com
Travelodge Hotel Downtown Chicago
The Travelodge Hotel Downtown Chicago is a budget inn that first came into existence in 1928 under the name Harrison Hotel. Now known as the Travelodge, this South Loop accommodation is close to an abundance of museums, shops, theaters, restaurants and tourist draws like Millennium Park, Sears Tower and Grant Park. The hotel comes with features like wireless high speed Internet access, security safe, cable television (with HBO), coffeemaker, airport shuttle transportation and guest parking. No smoking is permitted.
Travelodge Hotel Downtown Chicago
65 E. Harrison St.
Chicago, IL 60605
(312) 427-8000
www.travelodgehoteldowntown.com
Days Inn Chicago
The Days Inn Chicago is an inexpensive accommodation with a convenient Lake View/Lincoln Park location. The hotel consists of 133 guest rooms and one large meeting space. Some of the amenities offered by the Days Inn Chicago include complimentary high speed wireless Internet access, free Continental breakfast every morning (with waffles and fruit), digital security safe, valet, guest laundry, cable television (including HBO), blow dryer, voicemail and alarm clock. It is an excellent and convenient accommodation for leisure and business travelers alike.
Days Inn Chicago
644 W. Diversey Parkway
Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 525-7010
www.daysinnchicago.net
About the Author:
Isabel Prontes is a freelance writer and traveler residing in Manhattan, NY. She has traveled to five continents and counting. Her work has appeared on a number of websites, such as Travels, eHow.com and "Happy Living Magazine." Prontes has a professional background in public relations; she received a bachelor's degree in communication studies from Pace University.
