Hotel Options for Lollapalooza

Tens of thousands of music fans travel into Chicago, IL each and every summer to experience Lollapalooza, one of the world’s biggest and longest-running music festivals that takes place at Grant Park.

Unlike many other major music festivals that have massive grounds on which the festival is held, which provides plenty of space for festivalgoers to park and camp out for the entirety of the weekend, Chicago doesn’t really afford fans that option, which requires most of them to opt for hotels or Air BNBs for lodging.

There are plenty of different options for hotels in Chicago for fans traveling into The Windy City for the festival. We’ve outlined some of the best options below.

The three closest hotels to the festival are the Fairmont Chicago ($269/night), Hilton Chicago ($358/night), and the Kimpton Hotel ($249/night). Other equally viable options include:

Best Western Grant Park Hotel

Distance from festival

.3 miles away from the festival, about a one-minute drive

Room Rate

$111/night

Just a short walk from Chicago’s best museums, Soldier Field, the Art Institute, Navy Pier, and more, this smoke-free hotel located on Michigan Avenue has 172 guest rooms and suites a recently updated lobby. It also has a business center, with free WiFi internet access in public areas, as well as free in-room Wifi and air conditioning.

They also offer dry cleaning, complimentary hot and cold breakfast options as well as grab-and-go breakfast, and have a cocktail lounge for guests to socialize.

Congress Plaza Hotel

Distance from festival

.4 miles from the festival, about a three-minute drive

Room Rate

$177/night

This historic hotel was originally designed to accommodate visitors to the World’s Columbian Exposition in 1893. It’s located on Michigan Avenue just adjacent to Grant Park, where Lollapalooza takes place. The hotel has two restaurants (Gazebo Restaurant, Rafael’s) and Tavern Tap Lounge and also offers room service for travelers.

It also has a barbershop, fitness center, business center, and game room, as well as free WiFi throughout the hotel and in all guest rooms. It’s located right near The Loop, Field Museum, Adler Planetarium, Shedd Aquarium, and more.

Hilton Garden Inn Downtown South Loop

Distance from festival

.3 miles, about a two-minute drive

Room Rate

$118/night

Just steps from Grant Park and State St and a short walk from the Field Museum and Shedd Aquarium, this hotel has 146 total guest rooms that include 49-inch smart televisions and premium TV channels, and free Wifi. There’s a 24-hour fitness center, 24-hour business center, and a restaurant called Mei’s Asian, which features a bar and lounge area.

Room service is available during limited hours, and full breakfasts are served on weekdays from 6am-10am and 7am-11am on weekends for a small fee.

Homewood Suites by Hilton Chicago Downtown South Loop

Distance from festival

.3 miles, about a two-minute drive

Room Rate

$133/night

This hotel has 196 total guest rooms that include kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers and stovetops. All rooms also have 49-inch smart TVs with premium channels, as well as complimentary Wifi access.

There’s a 24-hour fitness center and a business center for all guests to enjoy, as well as access to barbecue grills. There’s a bar/lounge for guests to enjoy a drink, and a complimentary breakfast buffet is served on weekdays from 6 am to 9 am and on weekends from 7 am to 10 am.

La Méridien Essex Chicago

Distance from festival

.1 mile, about a one-minute drive

Room Rate

$169/night

All 274 guest rooms are fully air-conditioned and also include smart TVs, espresso makers, and Wifi for a small surcharge. The hotel also offers room service during limited hours and has its own coffee shop and restaurant in Grant Park Bistro. Guests may also access their business center and dry cleaning & laundry services.

Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel

Distance from festival

1.1 miles, about a seven-minute drive

Rate

$317/night

This hotel allows guests to take advantage of amenities like a 24-hour health club, indoor pool, as well as a seasonal outdoor pool. It also features a game room and a 24-hour business center. They have a bar/lounge restaurant called FireLake, and guests may also utilize the hotel’s room service during limited hours. Full breakfast is also available every day from 8am-1pm for a small fee.

Each of the hotel’s 334 rooms is air-conditioned and they also feature flat-screen televisions, along with complimentary Wifi.

Silversmith Hotel

Distance from festival

.8 miles, about a five-minute drive

Room Rate

$198/night

This hotel has a 24-hour fitness center, complimentary Wifi, and concierge services. If you’re hungry, they have room service available during limited hours, or you can head to lunch or dinner at Adamus Lounge, a bar/lounge that specializes in American cuisine. If its the morning time, cooked-to-order breakfasts are served on weekdays from 6:30 am to 11 am and on weekends from 7:30 am to 11 am

The hotel’s 144 guest rooms feature flat-screen TVs and refrigerators

If you’re looking to find out more about Lollapalooza 2021, check out our Lollapalooza guide.