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The Willows Hotel

3.0 star property
Boutique hotel within easy reach of Lake Michigan

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Lobby
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With its boutique charm, The Willows Hotel welcomes you to a cozy retreat near Lake Michigan. Relax by the lobby fireplace or stay connected with in-room WiFi; enjoy concierge services and luggage storage for a seamless experience.
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Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Gym
  • Non-smoking
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (9)

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Near the beach
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Reception fireplace
  • Front desk safe
  • Vending machine
  • Concierge services
  • Luggage storage

Feel at home (6)

  • Fridge
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Blackout curtains
  • Lift
  • Minibar
The current price is AU$276
includes taxes & fees
8 Oct - 9 Oct

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Sept 18 - Sept 19
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Tomorrow

Sept 19 - Sept 20
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Room, 1 Queen Bed (Small)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Executive Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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The price is AU$277
includes taxes & fees
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About the area

Map
555 W Surf St, Chicago, IL, 60657

What's nearby

  • DePaul University-Lincoln Park - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Lincoln Park Zoo - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Wrigley Field - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Michigan Avenue - 5 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Navy Pier - 9 min drive - 7.4 km

Getting around

  • Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) - 36 min drive
  • Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) - 37 min drive
  • Chicago, IL (PWK-Chicago Executive) - 44 min drive
  • Chicago Clybourn Station - 4 min drive
  • Chicago Ravenswood Station - 6 min drive
  • Chicago Van Buren Street Station - 7 min drive
  • Diversy Station - 11 min walk
  • Wellington Station - 12 min walk
  • Belmont Station (Red Line) - 16 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Duke Of Perth - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Cesar's Killer Margaritas - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Crepe Shop - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Gyu-Kaku BBQ - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Jimmy John's - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Willows Hotel

The Willows Hotel puts you a short five-minute drive from Lake Michigan and Wrigley Field. Free WiFi is an added perk, and guests looking to stay active can experience the nearby hiking/biking trails. This boutique hotel is also a short five-minute drive from Michigan Avenue and State Street. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff and location. Public transportation is only a short walk: Diversy Station is 11 minutes and Wellington Station is 12 minutes.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 55 rooms
    • Arranged over 4 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
    • Minimum check-in age – 21
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 21
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Children

    • No cots (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free Wi-Fi in rooms (speed: 25+ Mbps)
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Parking

    • Off-site parking within 300 ft (USD 26 per day)
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea in a common area

What to do

  • Beach nearby
  • Free use of nearby fitness centre
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Sailing nearby

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1906
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Fireplace in reception

Accessibility

  • Lift

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Minibar
  • Bathrobes
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Blackout curtains
  • Premium bedding

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Complimentary wireless Internet access (speed of 25+ Mbps)
  • Free local calls

Food and drink

  • Fridge

More

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Fees & policies

Parking

  • Parking is available nearby and costs USD 26 per day (300 ft away)

Policies

Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a smoke detector and a first aid kit on-site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International

Also known as

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Willows Chicago
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Frequently asked questions

Does The Willows Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Willows Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at The Willows Hotel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Willows Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Is there an on-site casino at The Willows Hotel?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Bally's Casino Chicago (5-min drive) and Rivers Casino (19-min drive) are both nearby.

What is there to do at The Willows Hotel and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities such as hiking and sailing, and practise your swing on the nearby golf course.

What's the area around The Willows Hotel like?

The Willows Hotel is a short 13-minute walk from Lake Michigan and 6 minutes' walk from Lincoln Park. The local area is walkable and popular for its beaches.

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Reviews

The Willows Hotel Reviews

8.4

Very good

8.6

Cleanliness

10

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.0

Eco-friendliness

7.8

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

  • The property is located in a wonderful area with plenty of great restaurants within walking distance. (14 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

My stay in Lakeview East

Hotel located in a wonderful area with lots of restaurants from which to choose. Immediate area is easily walkable
Kimberly, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Willows stay

Love staying at the Willows. Location is great. Lobby is very welcoming
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful!

Beautiful hotel in the middle of a residential neighborhood. Vintage charm. Very safe neighborhood. We will be back!
Marie, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Urban Santcuary

Reasonable neighborhood hotel with a long history. Clean quiet, and accessible to many neighborhood venues, as well as easy walk to Lincoln Park.
Carl, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Hidden Gem

This Hotel was cute and comfortable. I love that it si right in a great neighborhood, in Lincoln Park. Love Front night clerk, he was super cool. The room was nice and cool for
CAROLYN, 3-night trip

6/10 Good

The hotel itself was okay, the front desk service upon check-in was very uncomfortable
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location and great staff!
Dawn, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean, Comfortable, and Charming

We were only there for one night, but it was so clean and comfortable for our stay. It was the perfect size for the two of us and all our needs were provided for. The only thing I wished we had was a chain lock or another additional lock on the door for safety purposes.
1-night trip

8/10 Very good

The stay was very good.

The stay was very good. The hotel is well-maintained and the staff is very attentive. I would stay at The Willows Hotel again. Note: I am waiting a refund of the USD 100.00 deposit paid at check-in.
Carlos Alberto, 5-night trip

6/10 Good

Room was tiny

Front desk guy appeared to care less about his job. It showed upon check in.
2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Loved the atmosphere and the staff was very friendly.
Roland, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent boutique hotel. Great big rooms with charm, adorable lobby to relax in. Would def stay again.
Wendy, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly staff and very comfortable beds. We enjoyed our stay here.
Theresa, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely little hotel tucked away from all the hustle and bustle of the big city
Linda, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great boutique hotel. Great neighborhood.
7-night trip

8/10 Very good

Quaint hotel

We picked this place due to location. We were able to easily walk to a Cubs game! This place is super cute and quaint, though it needs updating which I read in previous reviews… overall it was still a good place to stay and we would stay again!
Kevin, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

We liked the location of the hotel and it's old school charm. The hotel seems a little musty and needs to be freshened up a bit.
Ann, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good shower pressure, comfy bed, good location near restaurants that could be safely walked to. Parking garage across the street. 100 yr old hotel with decor to match. Overall good stay
Jason, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Location is perfect for a weekend near the lake.
Patricia, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Location
Peter, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We enjoyed our stay. Very comfortable room and beds. It would be nice if the bathroom light wasn’t on a motion sensor. Providing fruit, yogurt, juice and muffins at breakfast would be a huge plus.
Melody, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Quiet, had what we needed.
Sheryl, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Check in was great. The lobby was super cute. This is a very old building. There have been updates but the bathrooms are still dated. Walking in your room was muggy and stale. We turned up the window unit. When we got back it was better but still not great. The location was amazing. Lots of great restaurants in walkable distance. For the price I thought it was a good value.
Thera, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The Willows has an older charm unlike other hotels. They were also very accommodating to our needs.
Kathleen, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Quaint small hotel close to restaurants and Wrigley Field
Nicolette, 2-night trip