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Chicago Hotels & Attractions for Budget-Friendly Getaways

Posted on: Thursday, 1 October 2009, 05:00 CDT

BETHESDA, Md., Oct. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Marriott International Inc. (NYSE: MAR), one of the world's leading lodging companies, is helping families plan affordable vacations and holiday getaways by highlighting budget-friendly Chicago hotels and attractions.

With accommodations throughout the city and its suburbs, Marriott offers spacious, comfortable Chicago hotels near many well-known destinations and hidden treasures. Some of the best locations for families to stretch their dollar this fall include:

• Lincoln Park Zoo. Located minutes from downtown Chicago in a lush and verdant park, Lincoln Park Zoo features a carousel, children's train ride and paddleboat rentals (for a fee), but for guests who simply wish to explore the zoo's hundreds of animal habitats, the experience is always free.
• Millennium Park. In the heart of downtown, within walking distance of many Chicago hotels, Millennium Park is an award-winning center for art, music, architecture and landscape design. Featuring the Frank Gehry-designed Jay Pritzker Pavilion, an ice rink, the Crown Fountain, Boeing Galleries, a cycle center and more, this free destination offers a place for guests and locals to experience the art and culture of the city.
• Navy Pier. Featuring 50 acres of parks, promenades, gardens, shops, restaurants and attractions, Navy Pier is a free, family-friendly destination - however, some rides and attractions, such as the Ferris wheel and IMAX theater, do charge admission.
• Garfield Park Conservatory. Located just 10 minutes west of Marriott's downtown Chicago hotels, Garfield Park Conservatory is free and open to the public every day of the year. Featuring six multi-faceted greenhouses and two grand exhibition halls, guests can explore the natural world, take gardening workshops or grab a bite to eat at the cafe and enjoy the view.
• The Field Museum. Although it's not typically a free attraction, The Field Museum does offer free Basic Admission on the second Monday of every month - and features four admission packages to allow visitors to choose the level of access that's right for their budget. With Basic Admission ($15/adults, $10/children ages 3-11), guests can see the world-famous Sue and explore exhibits on ancient cultures, animals, gems and plants.
  

For more information about Marriott's Chicago hotels, vacation packages and budget-friendly attractions, visit http://www.marriott.com/city/chicago-hotels.

MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL, Inc. (NYSE: MAR) is a leading lodging company with more than 3,200 lodging properties in 66 countries and territories. Marriott International operates and franchises hotels under the Marriott, JW Marriott, The Ritz-Carlton, Renaissance, Residence Inn, Courtyard, TownePlace Suites, Fairfield Inn, SpringHill Suites and Bulgari brand names; develops and operates vacation ownership resorts under the Marriott Vacation Club, The Ritz-Carlton Destination Club and Grand Residences by Marriott brands; operates Marriott Executive Apartments; provides furnished corporate housing through its Marriott ExecuStay division; and operates conference centers. The company is headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, USA.

CONTACT: Jeff Gold (301) 380-4213 jeff.gold@marriott.com

SOURCE Marriott International, Inc.

Source: PR Newswire

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