Courtyard Chicago Highland Park/Northbrook  

In Highland Park, a short walk from the commuter rail station and minutes from botanic gardens, festival grounds and downtown Chicago. A family-friendly hotel with free self-parking and easy regional access for both business and leisure travelers.

Renovated property with 149 guestrooms that feel roomy and modern. Expect luxury bedding, flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges, microwaves and a tea/coffee station. Rooms include safes, sofabeds, ergonomic work desks, air conditioning and hairdryers. Non-smoking and family rooms available, plus elevator access for guests with mobility needs.

Take a dip in the indoor pool (outdoor pool options noted) or hit the 24-hour fitness center—gym access may carry a fee. Daily essentials are handled with on-site laundry and dry-cleaning, an ATM, and free self-parking. Simple sensory wins: wake up on plush bedding and step out refreshed.

Complimentary wired and wireless internet throughout the hotel and reliable high-speed access in rooms. A 24-hour business center, conference room and flexible event space (over 1,200 sq ft) suit small meetings and gatherings of roughly 40 guests. Rooms include ergonomic workstations.

On-site restaurant and bar/lounge serving American-style dishes and handcrafted cocktails. A lobby café offers fresh-brew coffee, and cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for an additional fee.