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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Chicago Downtown, Chicago, IL
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Chicago Downtown

1 S Franklin St · Chicago, IL

Why you should go…

This La Quinta stands at One S. Franklin in the Loop, in Chicago's Financial District. You can walk to Willis Tower and its Skydeck, the Chicago Riverwalk and the Lyric Opera, and reach the Magnificent Mile and Navy Pier a little farther on. The Franklin on 2 restaurant and bar serves evenings, and there is a connected parking garage, a business center and meeting space for groups.

  • #downtown hotel
  • #the loop
  • #financial district
  • #near willis tower

Good to know

General stay guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • Rates swing with the calendar

    Midweek nights and shoulder-season dates are usually the kindest on price.

  • Read what is included

    Parking, resort fees, and breakfast are the three extras that most often land on the final bill.

  • Ask at booking, not at the desk

    Early check-in, late checkout, and room preferences go further when you request them in advance.

  • On a short trip, location wins

    What you can reach on foot from the door matters more than the amenities list.

What's around here?

The closest stops to La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Chicago Downtown, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

  • Attractions
    Iconic

    Skydeck Chicago at Willis Tower

    $25–$50

    Step onto The Ledge, a glass box 1,353 feet up, for knee-wobbling views over four states.

    Steps awaySwitch it up: Attractions

  • Eat & Drink
    Foodie Favorite

    Catalog at Willis Tower

    Free

    The food hall and retail collection filling the reimagined base of Willis Tower, a natural stop before or after the Skydeck.

    Steps awaySwitch it up: Eat & Drink

  • Attractions
    Iconic

    Skydeck Chicago

    $25–$50

    Observation deck atop Willis Tower with glass Ledge boxes and panoramic views over four states.

    0.2 mi awaySwitch it up: Attractions

  • Stay
    Local Gem

    HI Chicago, The J. Ira and Nicki Harris Family Hostel

    $25–$50

    A large Loop hostel with dorms and private rooms, a guest kitchen and free tours, a short walk from Millennium Park.

    0.6 mi awayMore like this

  • Stay
    History Buff

    Congress Plaza Hotel

    $50+

    A historic Michigan Avenue hotel built for the 1893 World's Fair, with lakeview rooms facing Grant Park and Lake Michigan.

    0.7 mi awayMore like this

  • Stay
    Local Gem

    Travelodge by Wyndham Downtown Chicago

    $50+

    A South Loop economy hotel in the 1928 Harrison Hotel building, one block from Millennium Park, with two on-site eateries.

    0.7 mi awayMore like this