What are the Gay Friendly Hotels in Chicago?
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For travelers who want to be in the heart of the action, several hotels sit within walking distance of Northalsted's bars and restaurants.
Near Boystown
- Best Western Plus Hawthorne Terrace (3434 N Broadway) is the most popular choice for Boystown visitors — located directly in the neighborhood within a 10-minute walk of Wrigley Field and the Red Line train to downtown. It features a glass-enclosed hot tub, contemporary rooms, and free Wi-Fi.
- The Majestic Hotel (528 W Brompton Ave) is an English-style boutique hotel with a fire-lit lobby and 52 charming rooms, just steps from Boystown and Lincoln Park.
- The Willows Hotel (555 W Surf St), its sister property, is similarly close with complimentary breakfast and an intimate feel.
- City Suites Hotel (933 W Belmont Ave) is another Boystown-adjacent option in Art Deco style.
Downtown
- Hotel EMC2, Autograph Collection (228 E Ontario St) is a stylish boutique hotel on the Magnificent Mile with a science-meets-art theme. Easy access to Boystown via the Red Line.
Coming Soon
- The Tryst Chicago is a planned 21-room luxury boutique hotel at 3352 N Halsted Street in Northalsted. Developed by Tryst Hospitality (which operates LGBTQ+ properties in Puerto Vallarta, Fire Island, and Provincetown), it will feature a restaurant, nightclub, and enclosed rooftop pool.
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