HAMPTON INN CHICAGO MCCORMICK PLACE, Chicago

The hotel sits in the South Loop district, 3 km from the Field Museum of Natural History, 3 km from Grant Park, and 3 km from the Art Institute of Chicago. Midway International Airport is 13 km away, while Chicago Symphony Orchestra and DePaul University are each 3 km. The surrounding area feels safe and walkable, with multiple restaurants within 0.5 km. A red and green line train station is a 5-minute walk, providing direct public transit to downtown attractions. For transit to Northerly Island, buses and trains are available. The walk to Guaranteed Rate Field is about 45 minutes, but Soldier Field is a 20-minute walk or 5-minute drive.

The hotel offers double rooms (1 bed) and quadruple rooms (2 beds) that can comfortably sleep up to 3 people. Rooms are clean and spacious, with comfortable beds and quality bedding. Each room is equipped with a seating area, desk, flat-screen cable TV, ironing facilities, and tea/coffee making facilities. Microwaves are not in every room; a communal microwave is available on the 3rd floor. Rooms with city views are available on request; higher floors generally have better views and are quieter. The building has a lift, but in case of long waits, it is worth knowing that the stairs are not directly accessible from the outside. No balcony rooms are available.

The included breakfast is served from 6:00 to 10:00 daily and features a variety including hot items (omelettes, waffles), fresh fruit, cereal, and pastries. The breakfast area is well-managed by attentive staff. For other meals, the hotel has a rooftop bar (Vu Rooftop) serving American brunch, dinner, and cocktails, and FatPour Tapworks offers American brunch, lunch, dinner, and cocktails. Multiple on-site restaurants include Apolonia (Mediterranean), HaiDiLao Hot Pot (Chinese), and Starbucks. Room service is not available; the front desk can provide dining recommendations. For conference visitors, the convenience kiosk and nearby restaurants within 0.5 km are practical alternatives.

The indoor swimming pool is open from 6:00 to 22:00 and has a maximum depth of 1.5 m. It is shared with two other hotels in the same complex, so it is small but clean. The fitness centre on the 2nd floor is open 24/7 and is free for guests. A sun terrace is also available on-site. There is no spa or wellness centre.

Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel. The 24-hour front desk can assist with express check-in/check-out and luggage storage. The business centre offers free computer and printer use; meeting/banquet facilities are available for an additional charge. Free daily housekeeping is provided, and laundry (dry cleaning and standard laundry) is available for an additional fee. The hotel also has a designated smoking area, wheelchair accessibility, and 24-hour security. Valet parking is $59 per night with in/out privileges, while self-parking is available at a nearby lot for $48-$62 per night (reservation not needed). The hotel does not offer an airport shuttle.