Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago Downtown Lakefront

Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago Downtown Lakefront at 511 N Columbus Drive is an all-suite hotel in Streeterville, Illinois, close to the Chicago River, Navy Pier and the lakefront. The location places guests near the Magnificent Mile, the Riverwalk and Millennium Park, all reachable on foot. Every accommodation is a two-room suite with a separate living area, and the rate includes the brand's complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast and an evening reception. Rooms are offered in Standard, Double Queen and King configurations as well as larger suites. A fitness center, restaurant and bar, business center and concierge are on site. The hotel is popular with families who value the extra space and included meals, as well as business travelers attending meetings in Streeterville and the Loop. Nightly rates of about $189 to $359 vary with season and events, and summer weekends with fireworks at Navy Pier or lakefront festivals are the busiest periods. Public transit is reachable on foot, including the Grand Red Line station and bus lines on Columbus Drive and Michigan Avenue, although many visitors use rideshare or taxis for airport trips. Parking is typically available for a nightly fee. The hotel's position makes it a useful base for exploring both the lakefront and the downtown core without the highest hotel prices. Service is friendly and geared to families and groups, with a busy breakfast room each morning and a lively evening reception. From O'Hare, the Blue Line to Clark/Lake and the Red Line to Grand reaches the area in roughly 50 minutes, and rideshare takes about 30 to 45 minutes. Nearby attractions include Navy Pier, the Chicago Riverwalk, the Magnificent Mile and the lakefront trail, which runs along Lake Michigan within a short walk. The Chicago Architecture Center boat departures on the river are also close, and the area is quieter at night than the Loop or River North.