36 hotels near Chicago, IL

For visitors to the windy city, the Skydeck offers “The Ledge,” allowing people to feel like they’re suspended on top of the world from a see-through platform 103 stories above Chicago.  Four glass boxes extend 4.3 feet from the skyscraper’s skydeck providing patrons ultimate views and an exhilarating feeling of floating above Wacker Drive and the Chicago River. On clear days you can see more than 50 miles in each direction encompassing four states from the observation deck of the 103rd floor of the Wills Tower, formerly known as the Sears Tower. The Skydeck also includes: Explore Chicago with interactive touch screen activities and exhibits. Breathtaking 1,353 ft simulated Ledge views from atop six of Chicago’s biggest attractions, like Wrigley Field. Must-have, signature photo highlights of Chicago’s top locations. Experience “Reaching for the Sky”, a 9-minute movie telling the story of Chicago’s rise to the top of the architectural world. Learn how the tower went from dream to world icon. Compare heights with the tallest structures in the world. See just how many of you it would take to measure up to the height of Willis Tower. Sneak a peek at the stunning views from The Ledge. Choice Hotels® has affordable accommodations perfect for your next visit to Chicago. With close to 30 hotels in the Chicago area, we’re always close to where you need to be.