The Willows Hotel – A Favorite for Families in Chicago
About the Hotel
Rooms & Amenities
The Willows Hotel offers 55 guest rooms and suites with wood furnishings, flat-screen TVs, and minibars. Choose from a Standard Queen with a queen-size bed and work desk, an Executive King with a king-size bed, or a Deluxe Double Queen with two queen beds. All rooms include free Wi-Fi, ironing facilities, and air conditioning. The King Junior Suite adds a separate sitting area with sofa chairs and a French door-enclosed flat-screen TV.
Dining Nearby
While the hotel does not have an onsite restaurant, R.J. Grunts, a comfort food spot with 1970s décor, is a short walk away. Trader Joe's grocery store is 0.5 km from the hotel. Coffee and tea are available in the lobby 24/7.
Leisure & Attractions
Lincoln Park Zoo, one of the few free-admission zoos in the U.S., is a mile away. The Diversey Driving Range & Mini Golf offers an 18-hole course and synthetic turf driving range. Fullerton Beach, ideal for runs or walks, is nearby. The Chicago History Museum, showcasing artifacts from the city's past, is within walking distance.
Location & Transport
The Willows Hotel is in Lakeview, under a mile from Lake Michigan. Wrigley Field is 1 mile away. The Fullerton 'L' train station (Brown, Red, Purple lines) provides access to downtown Chicago. The Wellington 'L' stop (Brown, Purple lines) is also nearby.
Services & Accessibility
The hotel offers 24-hour front desk assistance, local gym access, and dry cleaning services. Due to the historic nature of the building, accessibility features are limited. Self-parking is available at the Broadway at Surf Garage for $25/day (standard vehicles) or $49/day (taller vehicles).
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Paid parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- No pets allowed
- Luggage storage
- Lift
- Smoke detectors
Sports & Fitness
- Golf course
Services
- Housekeeping
- Welcome drink
Dining
- Snack bar
Business
- Fax/Photocopying
Room features
- Free Wi-Fi in rooms
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor