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Holiday Inn & Suites Chicago - Downtown by IHG

3.0 star property
Hotel with a seasonal outdoor pool, a quick walk to The Old Post Office

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Seasonal outdoor pool, open 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM, sun loungers
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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk
Interior
Holiday Inn & Suites Chicago - Downtown sits near The Old Post Office and McCormick Place. Travelers have access to in-room WiFi, convenient dry cleaning/laundry services, and a swimming pool. The hotel's terrace offers a peaceful spot to take in the Chicago skyline.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking available
  • Gym
  • Laundry

Room options

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Suite, Multiple Beds | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk

Suite, Multiple Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • 51 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Room amenity

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • 51 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk

Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible (Roll-In Shower)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk

Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible (Accessible Tub)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk

Standard Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Room amenity

Suite, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible (Accessible Tub)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Sofa bed
Premium bedding
  • 51 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(54 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(24 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mobility Accessible (Accessible Tub)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Located in Downtown Chicago, a neighborhood in Chicago, Holiday Inn & Suites Chicago - Downtown by IHG is near a metro station and near the beach. Notable landmarks in the area include The Old Post Office and Willis Tower. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at McCormick Place. Boat tours offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby.
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506 West Harrison Street, Chicago, IL, 60607

What's nearby

  • Willis Tower - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Millennium Park - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Chicago Riverwalk - 2 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Grant Park - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • McCormick Place - 3 min drive - 2.2 miles

Getting around

  • Clinton Station (Blue Line) - 2 min walk
  • Chicago Union Station - 6 min walk
  • Chicago O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Portillo's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn & Suites Chicago - Downtown by IHG

Hotel near Willis Tower
Located close to The Old Post Office and McCormick Place, Holiday Inn & Suites Chicago - Downtown by IHG provides a grocery/convenience store, a terrace, and laundry facilities. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a 24-hour health club and conference space.
Other perks include:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool along with sun loungers
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and express check-out
  • Multilingual staff, smoke-free premises, and luggage storage
  • An elevator, a 24-hour front desk, and meeting rooms
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 145 rooms include comforts such as premium bedding and pillow menus, as well as thoughtful touches like laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop mattresses, and free cribs/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with deep soaking tubs and free toiletries
  • 32-inch LCD TVs with premium channels
  • Refrigerators, coffee/tea makers, and heating

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Uncovered self parking on site (USD 65 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; USD 22 to 22 per person
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 24-hour health club
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room crib
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 1,047 square feet of conference space
  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 3 accessible parking spaces
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Pool access ramp on site
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 6 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with premium digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests.
Guests booked in dinner included rate plans receive dinner for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Dinner fees apply for additional guests.

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from September 16 to May 26:
  • Swimming pool

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 18 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15 per day
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay
  • Resort fee: USD 12 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Fitness center access
  • Pool access

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 22.00 to 22.00 per person
  • Uncovered self parking fee: USD 65 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • A late check-out fee will be charged
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 15 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from May 23 to September 01
Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property
Parking height restrictions apply
Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility, and guests under 16 years old are only allowed in the swimming pool and fitness facility with adult supervision
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Holiday Inn Chicago Downtown Hotel
Holiday Inn Chicago-Downtown
Holiday Inn Hotel Chicago-Downtown
Holiday Inn Chicago Downtown
Holiday Inn Hotel Suites Chicago Downtown

Frequently asked questions

Does Holiday Inn & Suites Chicago - Downtown by IHG have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool. Pool access is from 8:00 AM–10:00 PM. The pool is closed seasonally each year from September 16 to May 26.

Is Holiday Inn & Suites Chicago - Downtown by IHG pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Holiday Inn & Suites Chicago - Downtown by IHG?

Self parking is available for USD 65 per day. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn & Suites Chicago - Downtown by IHG?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Holiday Inn & Suites Chicago - Downtown by IHG?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee.

Where is Holiday Inn & Suites Chicago - Downtown by IHG located?

Located in Downtown Chicago, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of The Old Post Office and Willis Tower. McCormick Place is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) away. Clinton Station (Blue Line) is only a 2-minute walk and Ogilvie Transportation Center is 11 minutes.

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Reviews

Holiday Inn & Suites Chicago - Downtown by IHG Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.6

Cleanliness

7.6

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.4

Eco-friendliness

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 536 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 243 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 103 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 51 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 72 out of 1005 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly The rooftop pool was really nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nourhan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and close to the places I wanted to go to
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Rochelle

Liked: Staff & service
Decent hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property, pool is awesome and sits right under the Willis Tower
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Shayla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked how easy it was to check in, and there are tons of parking spaces
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

juanita

Liked: Amenities
It was a great atmosphere rooms were clean did not eat breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Walter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Had a good stay, hotel was clean and tranquil. Highly recommended if you're taking the train from O'Hare airport, as it's located right in front of Clinton station, and it's close enough to various bus stops.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

hope

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and the hotel was pretty nice. Staff was kind.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Manal

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott B.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic staff! Very helpful and accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pedro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was happy with my stay. Clean rooms and friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Soheila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were so friendly and helpful and polite
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jitender

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Its was very nice and pleasant stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laquadia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk service was good
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Stephine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Staff was super nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Reception was polite and helpful..clean hotel..will recommend
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denien

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room. Friendly, accommodating staff. Convenient location with quick taxi service and within walking distance of desired locations.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here for about a week w my girlfriends and it was great! Staff was amazing and friendly. I would def stay here again!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We would stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay here. The front desk staff was absolutely amazing. His name is Maurice and he was the best hotel employee we have ever met in like 25 years of traveling. The room smelled nice and was spacious enough and clean. Overall a great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This place is great. We hope to cone back soon!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Silenis

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Excelente todo
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All the staff was so friendly & helpful! We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pratik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is located in a very convenient area and is walkable. It’s easy to get a bus ride near this property. The staff were also very helpful. The parking was also easy.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

pierre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It's not right downtown but close enough... a good little walk to here and there... not bad. I'd stay again if opportunity arises
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

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