Chicago
The Central Loop is in a good location (the name doesn’t lie) and has good prices if you’re stuck paying rack rates. It’s accessorized for business…
Must-see hotels in The Great Lakes
Illinois
Occupying a vintage building where the small elevators have accordion-style doors, this charming, 46-room inn feels very old world. Rooms are compact, but…
Indiana
This central, 20-room inn stands out for its spiffy rooms with four-poster beds, wooden floors and sturdy, Shaker-style decor. You won't have to go far…
Chicago
Hidden away on several floors of an office building, the Cambria's 199 rooms offer a host of small amenities: microwave, K-pod coffeemakers and…
Le Méridien Columbus, The Joseph
Ohio
The Joseph's super-cool, Cubist-inspired building is an eye-popper in the Short North. The lobby is a gallery featuring works from the Pizzuti Collection,…
Michigan
The colorful house has five rooms that mix sturdy antiques with funky art. Two rooms share a bathroom; the rest have private facilities. It's an excellent…
Indiana
Part of a Shipshewana empire that includes a restaurant, a theater, a furniture store and a concert hall, this large, well-furnished hotel offers some of…
Northern Minnesota
This lakeside retreat is situated 12 miles north of Bemidji, on the eastern shore of Big Turtle Lake. Accommodation is in individual cabins that are…
Michigan
This 11-story, 308-room Marriott-brand property hosts mostly business travelers and wedding parties drawn to its beyond-the-norm style. Each floor…
Chicago
The Godfrey's cubist-inspired exterior looks amazing. Inside, the large, mod-industrial rooms are more comfy than you'd think, with a snug bed, wet bar…
Michigan
A big lilac tree wafts its sweet scent in front of this Greek Revival home, which sits next to a pretty church. Haan's nine rooms vary in decor. Some have…
Chicago
First the good news about this retro 1960s motel: free parking! And a free hot breakfast if you book directly. And a great location close to…
Ohio
The four rooms at this serene, hippy-esque farmhouse have tasteful modern (if minimal) decor. There are no TVs, but there is wi-fi, as well as a wholesome…
Minnesota
The inn's 10 rooms are spread through a lumber baron's mansion rife with elegant heavy furniture, thick drapes and sparkling chandeliers. Each chamber is…
Milwaukee
The Journeyman brings stylish digs to the heart of the Third Ward, right in the midst of cool-cat shops, bars and restaurants. The 158 large rooms have…
Indiana
This 150-room hotel is popular with Notre Dame alumnae, since it is right in the heart of campus. While the gold-and-white rooms won't win any avant-garde…
Wisconsin
A block from campus and right off State St's action, this 72-room hotel wafts a hip academic vibe with its mod-meets-plaid decor and book-themed artwork…
Wisconsin
This mid-market chain represents excellent value given the property's location along the main road that runs into downtown, a couple of miles away. The…
Gold Coast
Lots of business types stay at this waterfront hotel by a boat-bobbing marina. Room decor is earth-toned and staid, but the floor-to-ceiling windows are…
Gold Coast
This rambling Victorian home with gorgeous interior woodwork offers eight rooms that mix antique and modern decor. Some have a private balcony, others…
Ohio
The nine-room Kilbourne is a unicorn for the area: a boutique hotel, complete with rooftop bar and fancy pub onsite. The loft-like rooms sport exposed…
Michigan
Cloghaun sees lots of return customers. The immaculate Victorian home offers 11 rooms done up with antiques and a bit of frill. Two rooms share a bathroom…
Cleveland
This goes way beyond the usual chain offering and is more like a true boutique hotel with large, nattily decorated (if a bit worn) rooms and lofty views…
Embassy Suites Chicago – Downtown
Chicago
This hotel rises a mere half-mile west of its sibling the Embassy Suites Mag Mile. It's the same deal – large rooms, free cooked-to-order breakfast,…
Porcupine Mountains State Park Cabins
Upper Peninsula
The state park rents 18 rustic cabins and four yurts perfect for wilderness adventurers, as you have to hike in 1 to 4 miles, boil your own water and use…
Chicago
Formerly the Indigo Hotel, the Claridge's 165 rooms underwent a full renovation in 2018. Standard queen rooms are still on the smallish size, but besides…
Indiana
When you stay here you rent the whole farmhouse, with its three bedrooms, one bathroom, fireplace and hot tub. Deer and wild turkeys roam the property…
Michigan
Rooms at this ecofriendly hotel have big windows for lots of natural light, bamboo linens, cork floors and locally made, reclaimed wood furniture. The…
Michigan
It's a bit fusty, but Bogan Lane has some of the island's lowest rates and is one of the few lodgings to stay open all year round. The four rooms share…
Northern Minnesota
This Victorian home, set in a pretty residential area close to central E Howard St, once belonged to an iron-ore honcho. Accommodation is in one of two…
Hilton Garden Inn Chicago Downtown
Chicago
Part of the stalwart chain, this outpost near the Magnificent Mile caters to business travelers, families and holidaying couples in equal measure. Rooms…
Wisconsin
This historic downtown hotel has been given a modern makeover with steel cladding and some trendy brushed metal on the exterior and fresh contemporary…
Milwaukee
This 90-room hotel sits in the exquisitely renovated old Pabst Brewery complex. Each of the large chambers has steampunk decor, a kitchenette and free wi…
Illinois
Iron-rail beds, claw-foot tubs, headboards made from Victorian gables and other antique accoutrements throw the Maple Leaf back in time. A cooked…
Cleveland
The French-gothic-eclectic former mansion of the Glidden family (who got rich making paint) has been carved into a graceful, 60-room hotel. The common…
Northern Minnesota
This modest roadside motel, a little under a mile east of the downtown waterfront, offers good value. The rooms are simple but clean; some rooms on the…
Wisconsin
This modern hotel feels as antiseptically clean as the hospital next door. You'll find spacious halls and rooms, all-day coffee in the lobby, a pretty…
Illinois
Innkeeper David Parker has lived in this 1876 Queen Anne–style home since 1944 – his childhood photo adorns 'David's Room,' one of five elegant, antique…
Wisconsin
The Kohler, which opened in 2017 next to Lambeau Field, calls itself a lodge, but luxury hotel wouldn't be out of place. The big brick-lined lobby, with a…
Illinois
Mark Twain and Susan B Anthony stayed in the well-furnished rooms at this historic hotel, while Grant ran his presidential campaigns and Lincoln gave…
