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
Property amenity
Exterior
Exterior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
$135
$118 nightly
$135 total
Total with taxes and fees
Mar 23 - Mar 24

Explore the area

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1551 East Touhy Ave, Des Plaines, IL, 60018
  • Place, Allstate Arena
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Wolff's Flea Market
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Rivers Casino
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 230 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(89 reviews)
  • 220 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(16 reviews)
  • 335 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 220 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(99 reviews)
  • 275 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)
  • 374 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

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About the neighborhood

Des Plaines

When you stay at avid hotel Chicago O’Hare – Des Plaines by IHG in Des Plaines, you'll be in a shopping district, a 2-minute drive from Allstate Arena and 6 minutes from Donald E. Stephens Convention Center. .This hotel is 11.8 mi (19 km) from Northwestern University and 14.9 mi (24 km) from Lake Michigan.

What's nearby

  • Allstate Arena - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Wolff's Flea Market - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Lake Park - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Arndt Park - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Rivers Casino - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • Rosemont O'Hare Transfer Station - 3 min drive
  • Multi-Modal Facility Station - 3 min drive
  • Chicago O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Portillo’s Pick Up - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Allstate Budweiser Brewhouse - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬8 min walk

About this property

avid hotel Chicago O’Hare – Des Plaines by IHG

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.

Make yourself at home in one of the 99 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms with showers are provided. Conveniences include desks and desk chairs, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities including an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a vending machine.
Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli serving guests of avid hotel Chicago O’Hare – Des Plaines by IHG. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a business center, and express check-in. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 6:30 AM and 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 transportation

  • 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 center

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • 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
  • Smoking not allowed
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 50 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

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

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1391 out of 1831 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 279 out of 1831 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 93 out of 1831 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 1831 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 50 out of 1831 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Archie

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
It was a big misunderstanding
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Sean

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chance

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Professional staff. Clean room. Softer bed. Better than expected breakfast. No shuttle.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Koushik Reddy

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abigail

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very clean and updated
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Maye

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hôtel was convenient, clean. It’s just a little noisy being along busy street
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

kaylah

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean room, great breakfast,
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zbigniew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Christah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and staff was nice!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Reed

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jasmine

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a great hotel! Bed was so comfy, shower was great and overall amazing service. if i ever come back to chicago i know where im staying!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yu-Kai

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy parking. Clean room
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kalyan Chakravarthy

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a very good experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Clinton

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

stacie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thank you for a wonderful stay and always checking in on how we were doing. This was one of the best stays I have ever experienced. We will be back when we are coming in to visit the grandboys.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

stacie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our short stay ended up being extended for our daughter having twin boys. The hotel was super helpful when we were at the hospital and needed to check out and back in, a call to the front desk and they took care of it so we could focus on the exciting event.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

stacie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was always replenished, the staff was super friendly (remembered my name) and the place was very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

stacie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel staff was very friendly and helpful during our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danilo

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Quiet, convenient and very clean
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Huey

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Inhwa

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025