avid hotel Chicago O’Hare – Des Plaines by IHG

2.5 star property

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Free daily continental breakfast
Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing
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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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1551 East Touhy Ave, Des Plaines, IL, 60018
  • Place, Allstate Arena
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Rivers Casino
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(80 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Communications Accessible)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower (Mobility Accessible)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(88 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking (Communications Accessible)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible, Non Smoking (Communications)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Roll-in Shower (Mobility Accessible)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About this property

avid hotel Chicago O’Hare – Des Plaines by IHG

Hotel with free breakfast, 9-minute walk to Allstate Arena
This smoke-free hotel features an indoor pool, a 24-hour fitness center, and a snack bar/deli. Free continental breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, coffee/tea in a common area, a business center, and concierge services are onsite. Housekeeping is available on request.
Avid hotel Chicago O’Hare – Des Plaines by IHG offers 99 accommodations with air conditioning. Beds feature premium bedding. 55-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium digital channels. Bathrooms include showers.

This Des Plaines hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Our customers tell us they enjoy the free breakfast at avid hotel Chicago O’Hare – Des Plaines by IHG. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Allstate Arena. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus an indoor pool.
  • Free continental breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
  • Free self parking
  • Take a swim in the indoor pool
  • Services include a concierge, tour or ticket assistance, and luggage storage
  • Onsite recreation includes a 24-hour gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the proximity to shopping and the clean accommodations
  • Just a 2-minute drive from Allstate Arena and 6 minutes from Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
  • Cats and dogs welcome for a fee
Avid hotel Chicago O’Hare – Des Plaines by IHG offers its guests an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. There's a snack bar/deli on site. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces.

There's an onsite business center. A vending machine, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly avid hotel Chicago O’Hare – Des Plaines by IHG. Free self parking is available.

This Des Plaines hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served free continental breakfast daily from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Indoor pool
  • Mini-fridge
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Built in 2021
  • Smoke-free property
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch flat-screen TV with premium digital channels

Food and drink

  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating
  • Laptop workspace
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 50 per accommodation, per stay
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 50 lbs per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 50 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property is also known as

Avid Hotel Ohare DES Plaines
avid hotel Chicago O’Hare – Des Plaines
Avid Hotels Chicago O'Hare Des Plaines an IHG Hotel
avid hotel Chicago O’Hare – Des Plaines by IHG Hotel

avid hotel Chicago O’Hare – Des Plaines by IHG Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1336 out of 1789 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 284 out of 1789 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 98 out of 1789 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 1789 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 50 out of 1789 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Kenneth

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sydney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Sheena

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bed was very comfortable!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria Charisma

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely love this place. It’s super close proximity from the airport and close to shopping and dining areas.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Antonio

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was very friendly and very helpful. Hotel was always kept nice and clean!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hugo

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julius

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, friendly and close to the airport, with numerous food options nearby.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Simon

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heathar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cute hotel

The staff was super friendly. The breakfast was decent; we were there for 3 mornings and only 1 had bananas that were edible. The room wasn't sound proof, but not bad.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Md rouf

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Best
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Willieka, Omaha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Wonderful stay
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yer

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Was a good basic hotel for what we needed. Nice staff, clean, nice breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gabriel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

yuhuncia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cathryn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is very modern and very comfortable. The breakfast was good and the staff was very polite. I will definitely be staying here again when I visit this area.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Becky

Great property and people. The room was cle
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sasmita

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia Mahoney

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff are very friendly, even when you are going in and out, they always acknowledge you. Room was clean, service was great.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judith

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Minimalist decor and very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mohran

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frances

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice stay, close to airport.

Very nice family stay. Decent breakfast and kind staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Oksana

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cool hotel! I recommend it.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025