Hotels in North Side

An eighteen-hole course built into the stay

Why guests love it

The Glen Club splits a family day well: one parent can play the eighteen-hole course while the others walk nine minutes to Kohl Children's Museum. Breakfast is included, and kitchen-equipped rooms make simple meals easy for younger children. The restaurant and bar cover dinner, and parking is free. A 9 rating across 706 reviews backs it up. I would reserve it for a golf-minded family rather than a single night.

Full kitchens built for a longer family stay

Why guests love it

Full kitchens in every suite are the reason I would send families to the Residence Inn Deerfield for a longer stay: meals for children become easy to manage. Breakfast is free, the outdoor pool works in summer, and pets are welcome. Chicago Botanic Garden is nine minutes away by taxi and O'Hare about twenty-two. An 8.8 rating from 422 reviews supports it as a calm, self-sufficient base.

Golf, spa and four dining options in one resort

Why guests love it

With a golf course, pools, a hot tub and a spa on one site, the Lincolnshire Marriott Resort lets a family spend a full day without driving anywhere, which is why I like it for a weekend. Four dining options keep meals varied for children. Par-King Skill Golf, eight taxi-minutes away, is an easy outing for younger players. O'Hare is about twenty-five minutes off, and an 8.8 rating from 2,353 reviews backs it.

An 8.8-rated budget stay with whirlpool tubs

Why guests love it

Motel 6 Elk Grove Village scores an 8.8 from 3,750 reviews, unusually strong for a budget motel, and I would use it as a simple family base near O'Hare, twenty-two minutes away by taxi. Some rooms have whirlpool tubs, worth requesting if that matters to you. Busse Woods is six taxi-minutes away for an outdoor break with children. Wi-Fi and parking are free, and pets are accepted.

Free breakfast steps from Old Orchard Road

Why guests love it

Old Orchard Rd is three minutes away on foot, so this Hampton Inn & Suites in Skokie is one of the few places on this list where I would leave the car parked. Breakfast is free, and the indoor pool gives children an evening activity in any season. Parents get a fitness center and a business center. O'Hare is about twenty-five minutes by taxi, and an 8.8 rating from 1,846 reviews backs it.

An airport shuttle near LEGOLAND Discovery Center

Why guests love it

LEGOLAND Discovery Center Chicago is six taxi-minutes away, and that is the reason I would point families to this Baymont in Schaumburg. The pool and hot tub give children a second activity back at the hotel, and the restaurant and bar cover dinner. An airport shuttle helps with O'Hare, seventeen minutes off, and parents have a fitness center. The rating is 8.8, though from only 49 reviews so far.

An American restaurant near Chicago Botanic Garden

Why guests love it

Chicago Botanic Garden, only four minutes away by taxi, is my main reason to suggest this Courtyard to families, since a half-day visit fits in easily. The indoor pool gives children an evening activity, and the restaurant and bar mean nobody has to drive out for dinner. O'Hare is about twenty-five minutes away, handy on arrival or departure days. An 8.6 rating from 504 reviews supports it as a practical base between Highland Park and Northbrook.

An indoor pool between Mundelein and Vernon Hills

Why guests love it

Kitchen-equipped rooms, free breakfast and an indoor pool make this Comfort Inn & Suites a practical family base between Mundelein and Vernon Hills, and I would pick it for a stay of several nights. The hot tub and fitness center are there for parents. Vernon Hills is six taxi-minutes away, while O'Hare is about thirty-two, so it suits a car-based trip. An 8.4 rating from 159 reviews supports it.

An airport shuttle one minute from the corner

Why guests love it

The airport shuttle is what I would use most at this Holiday Inn Express in Prospect Heights, with O'Hare sixteen taxi-minutes away, so a family can skip a rental car on arrival or departure day. Breakfast and parking are free, and parents have a fitness center and a business center. The hotel stands one minute's walk from Milwaukee Ave & Apple Dr. An 8.4 rating from 334 reviews supports the choice.

Indoor pool and a full breakfast near Deerfield's offices

Why guests love it

An indoor pool and a hot tub make this La Quinta in Bannockburn an easy family pick in any season, and the free breakfast covers mornings without planning. Wi-Fi and parking are free, and the on-site restaurant helps on evenings when nobody wants to go out. Lake Forest is seven minutes away by taxi and O'Hare about twenty-two. An 8.4 rating from 978 reviews backs my choice.

Pool and breakfast at a lower price point

Why guests love it

An indoor pool and a hot tub are rare at this level, and they are why I like this 2-star Holiday Inn Express between Deerfield and Lincolnshire for families. Breakfast and parking are free, and an area shuttle helps on days without a car. Par-King Skill Golf is seven taxi-minutes away for younger children, and O'Hare about nineteen. An 8.4 rating from 610 reviews supports it, and parents get a fitness center.

A pan-Asian restaurant and bar under one roof

Why guests love it

The free weekday area shuttle is the detail I would plan a family stay around at this DoubleTree between Libertyville and Mundelein, since it saves a car on working days. The indoor pool keeps children busy in any season, and the pan-Asian restaurant and bar handle dinner on site. Pets are accepted. Mundelein Park & Recreation District is ten taxi-minutes away, O'Hare thirty-three, and the rating stands at 8.4 from 1,236 reviews.

Breakfast and a restaurant near Busse Woods

Why guests love it

Busse Woods, three taxi-minutes away, is what I would build a family stay around at the Chez Hotel, with open space for children after a travel day. Breakfast, Wi-Fi and parking are free, and the on-site restaurant covers dinner. Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant is a seven-minute walk for parents wanting a change. O'Hare is fourteen minutes off by taxi, and an 8.4 rating from 683 reviews supports the choice.

All-suite comfort with a bar one minute away

Why guests love it

Every room at the Embassy Suites Deerfield is a suite, and with free breakfast, an indoor pool and a hot tub, I find it one of the easiest family bases in Deerfield. The restaurant and bar cover evenings, and Cadwell's Grille is a one-minute walk for a change. O'Hare is about twenty minutes away by taxi. An 8.4 rating from 1,949 reviews supports the choice for a stay of several nights.

All-suite comfort with a cocktail bar downstairs

Why guests love it

Every room at Chicago Marriott Suites Deerfield is a suite, and that separate space is what I value most for a family sharing one room. Parkway Grill is two minutes away on foot, the outdoor pool works in summer and parking is free. O'Hare is about twenty minutes by taxi. With an 8.2 rating from 1,047 reviews, I see it as a reliable 4-star base for a few nights in Deerfield.

Event space and a bistro for a polished stay

Why guests love it

The Hyatt Regency Deerfield is an upscale 4-star hotel shaped around events and business travel, and I would say so plainly to families. The listing mentions no pool, so younger children have less to do on site. What it does offer is a casual American bistro and lounge, an exercise room and a spot seven minutes' walk from Lake Cook Rd & Wilmot Rd. O'Hare is nineteen taxi-minutes away.

A 24-hour gym for an unpredictable schedule

Why guests love it

Portillo's is three minutes away on foot, which makes this Courtyard in Deerfield easy for a family dinner without the car, and that is my first argument for it. The indoor pool works in any season, the on-site restaurant is there for other evenings, and the 24-hour gym suits parents. Chicago Botanic Garden is nine taxi-minutes away and O'Hare about twenty-one. An 8.0 rating from 527 reviews backs it.

A no-frills stop, seventeen taxi-minutes from O'Hare

Why guests love it

Motel 6 Prospect Heights is a budget stopover, and I would use it that way: one night before or after O'Hare, seventeen minutes away by taxi. River Trail Nature Center, four taxi-minutes away, gives children a place to stretch their legs. Parking and Wi-Fi are free, pets are accepted and the coin laundry helps on a long trip. A 7.6 rating from 1,184 reviews matches a simple, no-frills stay.

A kitchen and free breakfast for the long stay

Why guests love it

Studio suites with a full kitchen are the reason I would consider this Extended Stay America in Itasca for a family on a longer stay, since meals for children are easy to prepare. Breakfast and parking are free and pets are accepted. Busse Woods, seven taxi-minutes away, is the nearest green outing, and O'Hare is about twenty-three minutes off. A 7.6 rating from 493 reviews points to a plain, functional 2-star stay.

Free breakfast and a gym near Kohl Children's Museum

Why guests love it

Kohl Children's Museum, nine taxi-minutes away, is the reason I would point families to this 2-star Baymont in Glenview. Breakfast, Wi-Fi and parking are free, which keeps a short stay simple, and there is a fitness center for parents. O'Hare is about eighteen minutes away by taxi, handy for a first or last night. A 7.4 rating from 807 reviews fits a basic budget hotel rather than a destination in itself.

A simple budget stop near Arlington Heights

Why guests love it

Motel 6 Arlington Heights is a budget stop, and I would treat it as a one or two night base before or after O'Hare, fourteen minutes away by taxi. Busse Woods is four taxi-minutes off, a useful place for children to run around between travel days. Wi-Fi and parking are free, pets are accepted, and the Arlington Heights Metra corridor is close by. A 7.4 rating from 946 reviews matches a simple stay.

A kitchen and laundry for a longer stay

Why guests love it

A kitchen and a full-service laundry make Suburban Studios a practical choice for a family staying a week or more near Elk Grove, and that is how I would use it. Breakfast, parking and Wi-Fi are free, and there is an exercise room for parents. Busse Woods, three taxi-minutes away, gives children room outdoors, and O'Hare is fourteen minutes off. A 7.2 rating from 1,060 reviews suggests modest expectations.

Two minutes from Kohl Children's Museum

Why guests love it

Kohl Children's Museum is two minutes away on foot, and that single fact is why I would mention this budget Motel 6 in Glenview to families. The rooms are simple, but parking is free, pets are accepted and a coin laundry helps on a longer trip. O'Hare is eighteen taxi-minutes away. A 7.2 rating from 1,105 reviews fits a no-frills stay planned around the museum rather than the motel itself.

A kitchen suite steps from Woodfield Mall

Why guests love it

Woodfield Mall is close, and Egg Harbor Cafe is four minutes away on foot, so this Extended Stay America works for a family that wants meals and errands nearby, which is how I would use it. The kitchen-equipped studios make longer stays with children easier, parking is free and pets are accepted. The Wood Library-Museum of Anesthesiology is the same short walk away. A 7.2 rating from 438 reviews suggests a basic 2-star stay.

A heated pool in Skokie's walkable pocket

Why guests love it

A heated indoor pool and a hot tub are the family assets I would highlight at this Holiday Inn & Suites in Skokie, useful in any Chicago season. The restaurant and bar cover dinner on site, parking is free, and Touhy/Carpenter is four minutes away on foot. O'Hare is about twenty-two minutes by taxi. With a 7.2 rating from 2,800 reviews, I would book it for practicality rather than polish.