Hyatt Place Chicago-South/University Medical Center

In historic Hyde Park, Chicago — minutes from the University of Chicago and the Museum of Science and Industry. Lake Michigan sits under a mile away, and McCormick Place and Soldier Field are short drives. Pet-friendly and family-friendly, with a complimentary shuttle to nearby attractions.

This chic, inviting hotel offers 131 guestrooms with refrigerators, flat-screen TVs, MP3 docking stations, desks and separate sitting areas. Rooms have designer toiletries and in-room coffee/tea makers, and cribs/infant beds can be requested. The property sits steps from the boutique shops and restaurants along 53rd Street.

Take a dip in the indoor pool or hit the 24-hour fitness center. Complimentary wireless internet and concierge services keep you connected and sorted. Enjoy a complimentary area shuttle within a two-mile radius, on-site parking (fees may apply), laundry and dry-cleaning, plus tour/ticket assistance. Wake up to nearby lake breezes or wander the local streets.

A 24-hour business center and meeting/conference facilities support events and work trips. Additional conveniences include complimentary newspapers in the lobby and on-site laundry/dry-cleaning services.

An on-site restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, with a coffee shop/café for snacks and a bar/lounge for evening drinks. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily, and hot breakfast is available to registered guests on qualifying rates.