What to expect: Guests enter a two-story lobby area with country-inn décor, sofas and chairs facing a fireplace, and complimentary cookies set out by the coffee. The hotel is popular with travelers doing business at the nearby business park and with families and leisure travelers who appreciate local and Chicago attractions.

Amenity highlights: This Country Inn & Suites offers complimentary amenities including a hot breakfast buffet served in the country-style dining room and use of the business center. Also complimentary are wireless Internet access, and use of the indoor heated pool, spa tub, and fitness center.

Insider tip: Guests may borrow a book from the in-house library to read on-site or take with them. When the book is returned to another hotel in the chain, a donation is made to support literacy.