Elmhurst Hotels: Where to Stay in Illinois

Looking for hotels in Elmhurst, Illinois? Elmhurst is a DuPage County suburb west of Chicago with a downtown Metra station, a lively main street, and a short list of hotels. We checked four lodging properties in and around the city. Three stand inside Elmhurst. One stands next door in Bensenville. This guide gives addresses, phone numbers, check-in times, and amenities we could confirm. We do not quote rates, because rates change daily. Where a detail rests on one source, we say so and ask you to call the hotel.

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Hotels in Elmhurst, Illinois: Where to Stay

Courtyard by Marriott Chicago Elmhurst Oakbrook Area

This Marriott hotel is the fullest service option among the hotels in Elmhurst. The address is 370 North Route 83, Elmhurst, IL 60126. The phone number is 630-941-9444. Two listings show check-in from 3:00 PM and check-out at noon.

Expedia lists an indoor pool, a heated hot tub, a fitness center with cardio machines and free weights, free self parking, free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities, and a 24-hour front desk. A meetings directory lists four meeting rooms, a business center, and an on-site bistro lounge. Expedia says the Bistro serves breakfast and dinner, and full breakfast costs extra. Expedia also lists a 24-hour market for quick snacks.

The pool and hot tub appear on only one source we read. Call the hotel to confirm the current pool hours before you pack swimwear. The minimum check-in age is 21 on the Expedia listing.

This hotel suits business travelers and families who want an on-site meal and a workout room. Older web pages, including one from Elmhurst University, show a different street name. Use Route 83 and confirm with the front desk.

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Chicago Elmhurst Oakbrook Area

SpringHill Suites stands at 410 West Lake Street, Elmhurst, IL 60126. The phone number is 630-782-6300. Elmhurst University also lists this hotel and phone number for its event guests. Check-in starts at 3:00 PM and check-out ends at noon.

Expedia lists an indoor heated pool open from 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM, with adult supervision for children under 16. Guests get a free hot breakfast buffet. Weekday hours run from 6:00 to 9:00 AM. Weekend hours run from 7:00 to 10:00 AM. A meetings directory lists a kitchen or kitchenette, a refrigerator, a microwave, and a coffeemaker in the suites.

Parking needs a closer look. One directory lists paid onsite parking. We could not confirm the policy on a second source. Ask the front desk before you arrive. The old version of this post named an on-site bar. We found no bar on the Expedia listing, so we dropped the claim.

This is a good pick for families and longer visits, since the suites include cooking basics and the breakfast is free. The Elmhurst University campus and downtown lie close by, but we did not source a distance, so check a map.

Clarion Inn Elmhurst Oak Brook

The Clarion Inn stands at 933 South Riverside Drive, Elmhurst, IL 60126. The Choice Hotels page lists the phone number as 331-209-4853. Check-in starts at 3:00 PM and check-out ends at 12:00 PM.

Choice Hotels lists an indoor heated pool, a fitness center, free premium Wi-Fi, laundry, a business center, and Bistro C, an on-site restaurant serving American dishes and breakfast. The hotel also has about 12,000 square feet of meeting and banquet space. AAA lists the property as a two-story hotel with 104 units, a pool, and a fitness center.

Pets up to 50 pounds are welcome, with a limit of two per room. Each room needs at least one adult aged 21 or older. The property is smoke-free. The Choice Hotels page also lists bus and truck parking, and says bus parking may cost extra.

The location sits near I-88, I-290, I-294, and I-55, which helps drivers. Choice Hotels says downtown Chicago and O’Hare International Airport lie under about 25 minutes away. Traffic changes this number, so treat the figure as a guide only. Use the phone number on the Choice Hotels page.

Extended Stay America Chicago Elmhurst O’Hare

This extended stay hotel stands at 550 West Grand Avenue, Elmhurst, IL 60126. The guest phone number on the Extended Stay America directory is 630-530-4353. Expedia lists check-in from 3:00 PM and check-out before 11:00 AM. Guests must be at least 21.

Every suite has a full kitchen and a work area. Expedia lists a microwave, a refrigerator, free Wi-Fi, free parking, laundry facilities, and a 24-hour front desk. A grab-and-go breakfast runs daily from 6:00 to 9:30 AM. We found no pool.

Pets are allowed with fees, and Expedia says up to two. Expedia says the hotel does not accept cash, so bring a credit card. The directory page we read gave mixed signals on the discount rate, so ask about any offer when you book.

Pick this hotel for a week or longer, or for a trip where you want to cook. The name mentions O’Hare, but we did not source a drive time to the airport. Ask the front desk.

Motels near Elmhurst and a Nearby Option in Bensenville

Travelers who search for motels in Elmhurst will find few true motels in our research. The four properties here are branded hotels. We did not verify any other motels, so we leave them out. Check the Expedia link at the top of this page for more choices, and read the current listing before you book.

One option sits just outside the city line. The Holiday Inn Express and Suites Bensenville O’Hare stands at 811 East Grand Avenue, Bensenville, IL 60106. The phone number is 630-475-8181. Two sources list check-in at 3:00 PM and check-out at 11:00 AM.

Travelocity lists an indoor pool open 8:00 AM to 11:00 PM and a free breakfast buffet. Weekday breakfast runs 6:00 to 9:30 AM, and weekend breakfast runs 6:00 to 10:30 AM. A meetings directory also lists a health club, a business center, free parking, and a gift shop. Pets are allowed for an extra fee.

The old version of this post listed the hotel as an Elmhurst property. Bensenville is a separate village. We keep the hotel here because the address sits next to Elmhurst. We could not source a distance from the hotel to downtown Elmhurst.

What to Do Near Your Elmhurst Hotel

Elmhurst has real attractions, and the hotels above put you close to several. Check the hours below before you go, since hours change with the season.

The Elmhurst Art Museum stands at 150 Cottage Hill Avenue. The phone number is 630-834-0202. The museum site lists hours of noon to 5:00 PM on Wednesday and Thursday and 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM from Friday to Sunday. The museum is closed Monday and Tuesday. The campus includes the McCormick House, designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe.

The Elmhurst History Museum stands at 120 East Park Avenue. The phone number is 630-833-1457. The museum site lists Saturday hours of 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, hours of 1:00 to 5:00 PM on Sunday and Tuesday through Friday, and Monday closed. The current exhibit, By All Accounts, tells the story of the city across more than 165 years.

Wilder Park is the first public park in the Elmhurst Park District. The park district acquired the land in 1921. The Wilder Park Conservatory opened to the public in 1924 and received a major restoration starting in 2013. The Elmhurst Public Library and the Wilder Mansion stand in the same area. The mansion dates to the 1860s.

The Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art is a gemstone and earth science museum at 1220 Kensington Road in Oak Brook. The phone number is 630-833-1616. The museum is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM and Sunday from noon to 4:00 PM. The museum is closed Monday. The old version of this post called the museum a museum of arboriculture. The correct name is the Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art.

Getting Around Elmhurst Without a Car

Elmhurst Metra station stands at 128 West 1st Street in downtown Elmhurst. The Union Pacific West Line runs east to Ogilvie Transportation Center in Chicago and west to Elburn. Pace buses stop on York Street and 1st Street. Wilder Park Conservatory and Elmhurst University lie a few blocks from the station.

Hotels on the edge of town, such as the Clarion Inn and the Courtyard, sit near highways, so guests there will likely drive. Ask each hotel about shuttle service, since we found no confirmed shuttle for the Elmhurst hotels. The Bensenville hotel lists complimentary transportation on one directory, but we could not confirm the details.

Closed or Changed Listings We Checked

The old version of this post listed five properties. We kept four. We moved the Holiday Inn Express to a nearby section because the address belongs to Bensenville. We corrected the Clarion Inn phone number and the Courtyard address. We removed the museum error described above.

Hotel brands change names, and owners switch flags. Third party sites can keep old names and phone numbers. We did not find a closure notice for any of the four hotels, and each listing showed recent guest reviews. Still, we could not reach the hotels directly. Call before you book.

How to Choose Among the Cheap Hotels in Elmhurst

Many readers search for cheap hotels in Elmhurst. We do not quote rates, so we cannot rank by price. Use features instead. Pick the Extended Stay America when you need a kitchen. Pick the SpringHill Suites when a free hot breakfast and a heated pool matter. Pick the Clarion Inn when you want a pool, a bistro, and pet-friendly rooms. Pick the Courtyard when you want a restaurant and a gym on site.

Compare the same dates on the hotel site and on Expedia. Ask about parking and pet fees. Ask whether breakfast is free. Book early when a big event fills the area, such as a big weekend at Elmhurst University.

What We Checked and What We Could Not Confirm

We checked each hotel against at least two sources, including the official Choice Hotels page for the Clarion Inn, Expedia listings, meetings directories, and the Elmhurst University hotel page. We checked attractions on the official museum sites and on the Elmhurst Park District history page.

We could not confirm current rates, current pool hours at the Courtyard, parking rules at SpringHill Suites, or shuttle service at any hotel. We could not call the properties. Confirm these details by phone before you travel.

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Conclusion

Hotels in Elmhurst, Illinois offer a small but useful list. Courtyard gives a restaurant and a gym. SpringHill Suites adds free breakfast. Clarion Inn welcomes pets. Extended Stay America fits longer visits. Call ahead to confirm rates, parking, and pool hours, and book early for busy weekends.

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