Best hotel value, Chicago: Hilton Garden Inn Chicago/Downtown/Magnificent Mile

Entrepreneur, April, 2005 by Chris McGinnis

If you're looking for a good location, lots of amenities and a great price, check out the Hilton Garden Inn Chicago/ Downtown/Magnificent Mile. For rates starting at $99, travelers get free in-room high-speed internet access and extras including refrigerators, microwaves and stunning views of the Chicago skyline. There's also a free business center and meeting space as well as an indoor pool and gym. A Starbucks kiosk is in the lobby, and the Weber Grill, which is next to the hotel, serves breakfast, lunch and dinner cooked on--you guessed it--those kettle-shaped Weber grills. Room service is also available, and you can graze in the hotel's 24-hour Pavilion Pantry. The hotel is located in the heart of the Magnificent Mile and adjacent to the River North dining and entertainment district. Call (312) 527-1989, or visit www. hiltongardenchicago.com.

CHRIS MCGINNIS is Entrepreneur's "Biz Travel" columnist.