The La Quinta Inn & Suites Chicago Downtown was recently named a 2011 TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence award winner! Nestled in the heart of Chicago's financial district, just two blocks from Willis Tower (formerly known as Sears Tower), the La Quinta Inn & Suites Chicago Downtown offers convenient access to popular Chicago attractions in addition to upscale services that will keep you refreshed and productive. Shopping, dining, and entertainment venues are within easy reach thanks to the hotel's close proximity to public transportation and downtown attractions (such as the theater district). Walk to the Willis Tower and choose from a variety of area restaurants including Argo Tea Company, Pot Belly, and Chipotle (all adjacent). Try one of our packages Shop at nearby State Street Mall or The Magnificent Mile before heading to a game at United Center (Chicago Bulls, Blackhawks), US Cellular Field (Chicago White Sox), Wrigley Field (Chicago Cubs), or Soldier Field (Chicago Bears). Enjoy free wireless high-speed Internet access, a 24-hour business center, well-equipped fitness center, refreshing indoor swimming pool, and much more at the La Quinta Inn & Suites Chicago Downtown. Take advantage of our Free Bright Side BreakfastTM each morning of your stay. La Quinta Returns members are welcomed with express check-in and a free newspaper delivered to their room. In addition to free wireless high-speed Internet access, each spacious guest room includes a 32-inch flat-screen TV w/popular cable channels (including radio channels), coffee maker, hair dryer, iron w/ironing board, free local calls, and more. King bedded guest rooms and suites also include a microwave and mini refrigerator. Unwind and order your favorite dish for delivery to your room! img src="/lq/data/images/image/Hotel/2013/italian-village-logo15au

Chicago Lake Front(W): Proceed 1.2 miles east on Monroe to Lake Shore Dr.
Civic Opera House(W): Proceed two blocks west on Monroe
Columbia College(W): Proceed .9 miles east on Monroe to Michigan Ave. turn right (south) proceed three blocks to campus
Gold Coast(W): Proceed seven blocks east on Monroe to Michigan Ave turn left (north) proceed 2.8 miles to Oak st. Gold Coast starts here continues for 10.0 miles
Great Lakes Naval Training Base(W): Proceed west on Madison 0.5 mi to 90/94 west proceed 20.2 miles to IL. Route 41. proceed 12.8 miles on 41 to Buckley rd. turn right (east) proceed 1.1 miles to Medal of Honor Dr..
McCormick Place(W): Proceed 1.1 miles east on Monroe to Columbus Dr. turn right (south) proceed 1.3 miles to convention center
Museum Campus(W): Proceed 1.1 miles east on Monroe to Columbus Dr. turn right (south) 1.0 miles to Museum Campus
Museum of Science Industry(NE): Proceed 1.1 miles east on Monroe to Columbus Dr. turn right (south) 8.5 miles to Museum
State Street Mall(W): Proceed five blocks east on Monroe to State St.
Symphony Hall(E): Proceed .9 miles east on Monroe to Michigan Ave. turn right (south) one block
The Magnificent Mile(W): Proceed seven blocks east on Monroe to Michigan Ave turn left (north) proceed seven blocks to Chicago River. Magnificent mile starts here continues for 2.0 miles
US Cellular Field (Chicago White Sox)(W): Proceed west on Madison 0.5 mi to 90/94 east proceed 3.7 miles to 35th street exit west. OR CTA "Red Line" south Approx. 10 min.
United Center (Chicago Bulls Blackhawks)(W): Proceed 2.0 mi. east on Madison to stadium
University of Chicago(W): Proceed 1.1 miles east on Monroe to Columbus Dr. turn right (south) 7.8 miles to South Shore Dr. proceed on South Shore Dr. to 55th st turn right (west) 1.5 miles to Ellis Ave. turn left (south) three blocks to U of C campus
Chicago Financial District(W): Adjacent
Chicago Loop Business District(W): Proceed west one block
Marmon Group(W): Proceed west on Madison one block
Northwestern Memorial Hospital(W): Proceed .9 miles east on Monroe to Michigan Ave. turn left (north) proceed 1.0 miles north to Erie. Turn right (east) two blocks to Hospital
Rehab Institute of Chicago(W): Proceed .9 miles east on Monroe to Michigan Ave. turn left (north) proceed 1.2 miles north to Superior . Turn right (east) two blocks to Hospital
University of Illinois Medical Center(W): Proceed 2.4 miles west on Madison to Ashland turn left (south) proceed 3.0 miles to Taylor turn right (west) two blocks to hospital
O`Hare Intl Airport(SE): Take I-90 E to I-90 E/Kennedy Expressway E, take the East Washington Blvd exit (51C), turn left onto W Washington Blvd, continue on W Washington Blvd which becomes W Washington St, turn right onto N Wells St, turn right onto W Madison St.
Chicago Midway Airport(NE): Travel south on S Cicero Ave/IL-50 S toward 59th St, make a u-turn at W 59th St onto IL-50 N/S Cicero Ave, merge onto I-55 N/Stevenson Expwy N, merge onto I-90 W/I-94 W/Dan Ryan Expwy via exit 292A, take I-290 W Eisenhower Expwy ext (51H) toward West Suburbs, merge onto I-290 E Eisenhower Expwy E toward Congress Pkwy/Chicago Loop, I-290 E Eisenhower Expwy becomes W Congress Pkwy, take the Wacker Dr/Franklin St exit, take the Franklin St ramp, take a slight right onto S Franklin St.