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Nearby Accommodations
Whether you're visiting from out of town or just want to spend an exciting night in the city, you can find wonderful accommodations close to Shedd Aquarium.
Swissôtel
323 E. Wacker Drive — 1-888-73-Swiss
Swissôtel Chicago and Shedd Aquarium present a new children's room, Designed for Kids, a specialty room designed to allow children to have the comforts and fun of home while staying at Swissôtel Chicago. The room is being developed to offer young travelers a fun exploration of aquatic life with books, movies and puzzles. When families purchase a stay in the Children's Room they will receive four complimentary tickets to Shedd Aquarium and kids eat free in Geneva Restaurant, Room Service and The Lobby Lounge when ordering from the Designed for Kids menu.
Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile
540 North Michigan Ave. — 312-836-0100
Located amid the world-famous shops and restaurants on Michigan Avenue, the Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile rises to every occasion. Book our Shedd Aquarium Package ranging from $209 – $289 and receive a newly renovated deluxe guest room and two VIP guest passes to Shedd Aquarium.
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott 
216 East Ontario — 312-787-3777
"Sleeping with the Fishes ... " at the Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott, Downtown Chicago — just one block from Michigan Avenue, the Magnificent Mile. The John G. Shedd Aquarium package includes: choice of Queen, King, Double Double or King Executive Suite Deluxe Accomodations; two VIP tickets to Shedd Aquarium; complimentary parking; complimentary breakfast and a fishy surprise welcome gift.
Four Seasons Hotel
120 E. Delaware Place — 312-280-8800
Always a landmark of refined comfort, with unrivaled Lake Michigan and city views, steps from chic North Michigan Avenue shops — and minutes from Chicago's business and financial centers. Now with the sophisticated restyling of its guest rooms and executive suites, the hotel offers a fresh, contemporary ambience that remains as inviting as ever. Four Seasons offers a "Kids in the City" package where you can enjoy the Shedd Aquarium's Family Fun Package and receive one complimentary child's All-Access pass (limit of one gift per family; not valid with other promotions).
Hyatt Regency Chicago
151 E Wacker Drive - 800-233-1234
Our Shedd Aquarium Package will offer you the opportunity to experience Chicago’s top attraction. Receive overnight accommodations at Chicago’s premier hotel and two Shedd Aquarium All-Access tickets that allow you to bypass the long ticket purchase line and enjoy the freedom to experience all the aquarium has to offer. Additional All-Access tickets can be purchased at our Concierge Desk. Hyatt Regency Chicago is ideally located in the heart of downtown, so you will be in the middle of all the action and close to so many famous Chicago attractions, landmarks, and activities.
Hilton Chicago
720 S. Michigan Ave. — 312-922-4400
Hilton Chicago is a landmark downtown pet-friendly property located on the "Cultural Michigan Avenue Mile" overlooking Grant Park and Lake Michigan, Millennium Park and the Museum Campus. It is the closest luxury hotel to the city's convention center while being only minutes from the Loop business center, shopping and theatre. The Hilton Chicago hotel features 1,544 richly appointed guest rooms and offers a Shedd Aquarium package that includes VIP ticket(s) to the Shedd and overnight room accommodations. With this package you can see more than 32,500 aquatic animals — 1,500 species of fishes, reptiles, amphibians, invertebrates, birds and mammals from waters around the world during your stay at the Hilton Chicago.
The Ritz-Carlton Chicago
160 East Pearson Street — 312-266-1000
The Ritz-Carlton Chicago, A Four Seasons Hotel, set atop Water Tower Place, high above prestigious Michigan Avenue, features exquisite decor and intuitive service. The Ritz-Carlton Chicago offers a "Family Fun" package where guests can enjoy one complimentary child's All-Access pass (limit of one gift per family; not valid with other promotions). All children staying at the hotel receive a surprise gift from The Ritz Toy Wagon upon arrival and also have the opportunity to make "Cookies with the Chef" each afternoon in the Ritz-Carlton Chicago pastry kitchen.
Best Western River North
125 West Ohio Street — 800-727-0800
Free parking and an indoor pool are just two reasons to choose this award-winning Best Western hotel. Centrally located in the heart of downtown, Best Western River North offers full-service amenities at a reasonable rate. Our Shedd Aquarium package will offer you the opportunity to experience Chicago’s top attraction. Receive overnight accommodations and two Shedd Aquarium All-Access tickets that allow you to bypass the long ticket-purchase line and enjoy the freedom to experience all the aquarium has to offer. Additional All-Access tickets can be purchased at our front desk.
Homewood Suites by Hilton — Chicago Downtown
40 East Grand Avenue — 312-644-2222
Nestled among Chicago's finest cultural venues and most exciting shops in the heart of Chicago's vibrant Magnificent Mile/River North district, the Homewood Suites in downtown Chicago is a perfect family Hilton Hotel with 233 elegantly appointed guest suites with the comforts that say "Welcome home" every time you visit.
Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers
301 East North Water Street — 877-242-2558
Discover Chicago's Shedd Aquarium with Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers, located less than two miles away from each other. Starting from $179 per night, our package includes two VIP admission tickets to Shedd Aquarium, a buffet breakfast for two daily at LB’s, and kids 12 and under eat free off Ember Grille's Kid's Club menu, with the purchase of one adult meal. This offer is valid any day of the week now through Sept. 30, 2009. Click link to view our hotel offers page and learn more.
Wyndham Chicago
The Peninsula Hotel
The Palmer House
InterContinental Hotel
Four Points by Sheraton Chicago Downtown
Hard Rock Hotel Chicago
Affinia Chicago
Courtyard by Marriott Chicago Downtown
Residence Inn by Marriott Chicago Downtown
Embassy Suites Chicago Downtown
Conrad Chicago
The Hotel Cass Downtown Chicago
Inn Of Chicago Magnificent Mile
W Chicago — Lakeshore
W Chicago — City Center
The Blackstone
Essex Inn
Westin Chicago River North
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