Chicago’s Green Hotels : Hipmunk City Love

The best hotels help protect the environment to promote future tourism and to give their guests peace of mind knowing their stay is helping the planet. For your upcoming trip to the Windy City, look no further than this list of hotels that are environmentally conscious and earth-conscious. All hotels on the list are recognized by various associations for their efforts to be eco-friendly, so shop with confidence.

Sofitel Chicago Water Tower is located in the beautiful heart of the Gold Coast district and has all the amenities and comforts of every Sofitel hotel chain as well as being dog-friendly.

A stay at the Courtyard by Marriott Downtown River North guarantees all the well-known comforts of any hotel that’s part of the Marriott chain, including flat-screen televisions, nice bathtubs, and high-speed, complimentary in-room Wi-Fi. If you’re traveling with little ones you will love that the hotel offers babysitting services upon request (naturally, for a fee), allowing you a chance to live a little!

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Hotel Lincoln, a Joie de Vivre Hotel, boasts one of the best rooftop bars in all of Chicago, the J Parker. If fine dining and well-mixed drinks are on your agenda, then this is the hotel for you. Rooms are plush, the hotel is right next to Lincoln Park, and the front desk staff are more than happy to help you with any requests.

Hotel Burnham, a Kimpton Hotel, upholds the tradition of service, quality, and dedication to guests that defines the Kimpton line. The staff goes above and beyond the level of normal hotel assistance, and the location is perfect for shopping, sightseeing, and eating the best of Chicago’s cuisine. You’ll also be located within a short walk of the Ford Center for the Performing Arts Oriental Theatre and the Picasso Statue.

There’s something absolutely luxurious about staying with Swissotel — Chicago. The exquisite building offers nothing less than the best, and all 661 rooms are dripping with fine design. This is a great option if your budget is not strict and you want to indulge in the many amenities the hotel has on offer.

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Fairmont Chicago at Millennium Park is the most budget-friendly option on this list, with nightly rates starting at only $99. Bathrobes and iPod docking stations mean you will feel right at home while on the road, and the proximity to Millenium Park means you are just a few moments away from a relaxing stroll. Keeping your fitness in check has never been easier than at this hotel: After visiting the fitness center and sweating off the delicious pizza, you can then stroll to the spa and really relax. It’s your vacation, after all!
Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago is one chain that is guaranteed to provide top-level service. This is an ideal hotel if you’re traveling on business and need to impress a client, as on-site business services are impeccable. Sixteen restaurant is also on premises and proudly serves two-star Michelin cuisine.

No matter what your reason for visiting Chicago, you can rest your head and your mind knowing that any stay with the above hotels will help the environment!

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