What's it like in East Side?

East Side is a neighbourhood that travellers like for its restaurants and parks. Looking for sights you might find in a travel guide about East Side? Consider a visit to Lake Michigan while you're in the neighbourhood.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in East Side, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get top deals in East Side.

What are the top things to see and do in East Side?

Spend some time exploring the natural setting of East Side with a visit to Lake Michigan and Calumet Park. Munson Beach and Calumet Beach are also a couple of places to visit in the neighbourhood. Hammond Marina Beach, Horseshoe Hammond Casino and The Venue at Horseshoe Hammond are just a few of the places to visit in and around East Side. While you're out sightseeing, Mahalia Jackson Residence and Whihala Park West Beach are a couple of additional sights to visit in Chicago.

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1. Sable at Navy Pier Chicago, Curio Collection by Hilton

Streeterville, 21.3 km from East Side

Dawn

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

2. Congress Plaza Hotel

The Loop, 20.1 km from East Side

Christina

includes taxes & fees

8 Sept - 9 Sept

3. Hilton Chicago

The Loop, 19.9 km from East Side

Konner

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

4. Homewood Suites by Hilton Chicago Downtown South Loop

The Loop, 19.5 km from East Side

Patricia

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

5. Le Méridien Essex Chicago

The Loop, 19.8 km from East Side

Jesse

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

6. Travelodge by Wyndham Downtown Chicago

The Loop, 20.1 km from East Side

Lorena

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

7. Best Western Grant Park Hotel

The Loop, 19.5 km from East Side

Melissa

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

8. Hampton Inn Majestic Chicago Theatre District

Theatre District, 20.9 km from East Side

Richard

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

9. Staypineapple, An Iconic Hotel, The Loop

Theatre District, 21.1 km from East Side

Beth

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

10. Hilton Garden Inn Chicago Central Loop

The Loop, 20.8 km from East Side

Dawn

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

11. LIVN - West Loop Chicago

21 km from East Side

patrick

includes taxes & fees

20 Aug - 21 Aug

12. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Chicago Downtown

The Loop, 21.1 km from East Side

Shilpa

includes taxes & fees

9 Sept - 10 Sept

13. Central Loop Hotel

Theatre District, 20.8 km from East Side

LaShandra

includes taxes & fees

20 Aug - 21 Aug

14. Palmer House a Hilton Hotel

Theatre District, 20.8 km from East Side

G.

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

15. Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago Downtown Magnificent Mile

Streeterville, 21.7 km from East Side

JENNIFER

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

16. citizenM Chicago Downtown

Theatre District, 21.4 km from East Side

lakadria

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

17. Cambria Hotel Chicago Loop - Theatre District

Theatre District, 21.2 km from East Side

Andrew

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

Seasonal outdoor pool, open 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool loungers

18. Holiday Inn & Suites Chicago - Downtown by IHG

West Loop, 20.6 km from East Side

Cesar

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

19. Aloft by Marriott Chicago Mag Mile

Streeterville, 21.9 km from East Side

Jerry

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

20. Hilton Garden Inn Chicago Downtown South Loop

The Loop, 19.5 km from East Side

Dhannetta

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

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Where to stay in East Side

Find the best East Side areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about East Side

A busy city street with tall buildings, a bus, and cars.

Downtown Chicago

The heart of the Midwest’s glittering metropolis has many offerings, from shopping and dining to parks, museums and exciting contemporary public art.

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A river with yellow boats, a bridge, and tall buildings.

The Loop

Bordered roughly by the surrounding elevated train circuit, this Chicago neighborhood has restaurants, galleries, parks and a giant silver bean.

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A historic castle-like building with intricate stonework and a paved walkway.

Magnificent Mile

A dazzling array of boutiques, luxury shops, famous department stores and pleasant cafés, where shopaholics can lose themselves for hours.

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A city street with a train passing overhead, cars, pedestrians, and a red brick building.

River North

Known for its fantastic nightlife, stunning river views and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in River North. Top attractions like Merchandise Mart and Bally's Casino Chicago are major draws. Catch the metro at Merchandise Mart Station or Chicago Station (Brown Line) to see more of the city.

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A river with a city skyline in the background, surrounded by green trees and grass.

Lincoln Park

Both a neighborhood and a park, this northern Chicago area has gorgeous scenery, residential streets lined with stately homes and extensive shopping and dining.

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Top East Side Hotel Reviews

L7 Chicago by LOTTE

10/10 Excellent

"We finally found our first-choice hotel for Chicago! Our stay was great and the staff was outstanding— top-notch level of friendliness and helpfulness. We travel with a wheelchair and found the accessibility suitable as well."

Hilton Chicago

8/10 Good

"Waited a long time to check in. Loved the games in the lobby! Pool was great! Housekeeping didn’t clean our room on the second night- we came back to a dirty room with no sheets in a bed and the do not disturb sign was on the door. I called the front desk, but no one came so then I had to go track someone down in the hallway. We ended up waiting up at night to have someone come out sheets on the bed so we could go to sleep."

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1. Sable at Navy Pier Chicago, Curio Collection by Hilton

2. Congress Plaza Hotel

3. Hilton Chicago

4. Homewood Suites by Hilton Chicago Downtown South Loop

5. Le Méridien Essex Chicago

6. Travelodge by Wyndham Downtown Chicago

7. Best Western Grant Park Hotel

8. Hampton Inn Majestic Chicago Theatre District

9. Staypineapple, An Iconic Hotel, The Loop

10. Hilton Garden Inn Chicago Central Loop

11. LIVN - West Loop Chicago

12. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Chicago Downtown

13. Central Loop Hotel

14. Palmer House a Hilton Hotel

15. Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago Downtown Magnificent Mile

16. citizenM Chicago Downtown

17. Cambria Hotel Chicago Loop - Theatre District

18. Holiday Inn & Suites Chicago - Downtown by IHG

19. Aloft by Marriott Chicago Mag Mile

20. Hilton Garden Inn Chicago Downtown South Loop

Where to stay in East Side

Downtown Chicago

The Loop

Magnificent Mile

River North

Lincoln Park

Top East Side Hotel Reviews

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