Dear all:
We are still working out the detail on the reservation of a block of hotel rooms at a group rate. We hope to have this reservation finalized very soon. Those rooms will probably be around $100/night, and they are located at a hotel that is relatively close to the O'Hare airport but is also proximate to a station on the Blue Line. The location of the party on Saturday evening is close to another station on the Blue Line, so guests should be able to use the "El"train to travel to/from the party, if they so choose.
We recognize that since this will be a holiday weekend it will be important to make reservations as early as possible. For those interested in exploring other options, the list below provides some links to guest houses, B&Bs, and other accommodations. All of these establishments are within about 30 minutes' travel via public transportation (train or bus) of the location of Saturday night's party. I've tried to indicate below whether rooms or apartments are still available. My apologies if this information falls out-of-date.
Belden Stratford Hotel (a few rooms still available)
For those seeking a high end hotel and rooms with amenities like a full kitchen
2300 N Lincoln Park W
866-515-5290
http://bit.ly/xLwH2t
City Scene Bed & Breakfast (rooms are available)
Small, cozy B&B for those who want a little Lincoln Park in their lives.
2101 N. Clifton Ave.
(773) 549 1743
http://www.cityscenebb.com
City Suites Chicago (rooms are available)
A hotel, vs. a guest house or B&B, in the heart of Lakeview.
933 W. Belmont Ave.
1-800-248-9108
http://www.chicagocitysuites.com
Chicago Getaway Hostel (dorm-style and private rooms available but going very fast)
A very nice hostel located in Lincoln Park
616 West Arlington Place
Chicago, IL 60614
773-929-5380
http://www.getawayhostel.com/
House of Two Urns (both private rooms and apartments; waiting to hear about availability)
"Modest," says one review, but I prefer to call it the hidden gem of Noble Square.
1239 N Greenview Ave.
(773) 235-1408
http://www.twourns.com
IHSP Chicago (a hostel w/ both dormitories and private rooms available)
For those on a budget, but also for those who like common-space amenities.
1616 North Damen Avenue #2
(312) 731-4234
http://www.ihspusa.com/ihsp_home
Ray's Bucktown B&B (rooms available)
This B&B is highly-rated and boasts two resident cats. (Kitties are restricted from some rooms.)
2144 N. Leavitt
(773) 384-3245
http://www.raysbucktownbandb.com
Roomlender Chicago
Find furnished apartments and vacation rentals
roomlender.com
Roscoe Village Guest House (both private rooms and apartments available)
This one comes highly recommended.
2104 West Roscoe Street
(773) 633-3567
http://www.roscoevillageguesthouse.com
Wicker Park Inn (both private rooms and apartments; waiting to hear about availability)
Also highly-rated, this looks like a lovely and fun location for browsing around Wicker Park.
1329 North Wicker Park Avenue
(773) 486-2743
http://www.wickerparkinn.com
