| other amenities include 20,000 sq ft of meeting and event space and a business center. the hotel offers a casual american bistro and lounge, as well as a starbucks coffee shop. elegant contemporary rooms feature partially separated sitting areas with work desks, plus flat-screen tvs, coffeemakers and minifridges. off i-294, this upscale hotel is 7 miles from chicago botanic garden and 13 miles from o'hare international airport. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. suites add living rooms. wifi is available for a fee. there's also a heated indoor pool, a hot tub and a sauna, plus a fitness room
O'Hare International Airport 22 min
Bahá'í House of Worship (26 min)
One of seven Baha'i temples in the world & features a 135-ft. white-stone dome completed in 1953. Ryerson Woods Forest Preserve (11 min)
Heavily wooded nature preserve offering 6.5 miles of picturesque forest trails leading to river. Ned Brown Preserve (Busse Woods) (23 min)
Lakeside forest retreat offering an elk habitat, a biking trail, boat rentals & large picnic groves. Gillson Park (28 min)
Expansive reserve with beach access, swimming, sailing, picnicking, fitness trails, dog area & more. Chicago Botanic Garden (14 min)
385 acres of landscaped gardens displaying millions of plants & flowers in a variety of settings. Glencoe Beach (18 min)
This North Shore beach operates seasonally & offers boat/chair rentals, concessions & picnic areas. Kohl Children's Museum (16 min)
Permanent & rotating exhibits are found at this museum catering to kids from birth to age 8. Rivers Casino Des Plaines (22 min)
Slots, table games, restaurants & entertainment options that include live music & DJs. Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center (19 min)
Powerful museum dedicated to the Holocaust & its survivors, with an interactive youth exhibition. McDonald's Museum (18 min)
Classic, long-running fast-food chain known for its burgers, fries & shakes. LEGOLAND Discovery Center Chicago (28 min)
Indoor LEGO-themed center featuring rides, building workshops, a 4D cinema, a gift shop & more. River Trail Nature Center (14 min) Skokie Lagoons (16 min)
Forest preserve consisting of pools, channels & islands, with fishing, kayaking & hiking. USO of Illinois Great Lakes Center (22 min) Independence Grove Forest Preserve (18 min)
Large park with a 115-acre lake, trails, visitor center with exhibits, amphitheater, marina & cafe. | 
