avid hotel Chicago O’Hare – Des Plaines by IHG

2.5 star property
Hotel near Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Des Plaines

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Free daily continental breakfast
Exterior
Exterior
Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing
Property amenity

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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)
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(99 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • 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)
  • 35 sq m
  • 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 area

Des Plaines

Close to airport.Within a 10-minute walk of the hotel, you'll find Allstate Arena and Wolff's Flea Market. Also, Lake Park is within half a mile (1 km) and Rivers Casino is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Allstate Arena - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Wolff's Flea Market - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Lake Park - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Arndt Park - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Rivers Casino - 3 min drive - 2.5 km

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

Hotel near Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Des Plaines
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.

  • 1 building
  • 99 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Built in 2021
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Business facilities
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Convenience store
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

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

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

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

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

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: 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.

Property payment types

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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB International, Union Pay, Carte Blanche, debit cards, and cash.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

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

Frequently asked questions

How close is avid hotel Chicago O’Hare – Des Plaines by IHG to the airport?

Avid hotel Chicago O’Hare – Des Plaines by IHG is 4.2 mi (9-min drive) away from the Chicago O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at avid hotel Chicago O’Hare – Des Plaines by IHG?

As of Mar 10, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at avid hotel Chicago O’Hare – Des Plaines by IHG on Mar 23, 2026 start from CA $160, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does avid hotel Chicago O’Hare – Des Plaines by IHG have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at avid hotel Chicago O’Hare – Des Plaines by IHG.

How close is avid hotel Chicago O’Hare – Des Plaines by IHG to the beach?

This hotel is 12.7 mi (46-min drive) from Kathy Osterman Beach and 12.8 mi (47-min drive) from North Shore Beach Park. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does avid hotel Chicago O’Hare – Des Plaines by IHG offer free breakfast?

Avid hotel Chicago O’Hare – Des Plaines by IHG offers free continental breakfast every day from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a casino at avid hotel Chicago O’Hare – Des Plaines by IHG?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Rivers Casino (3-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at avid hotel Chicago O’Hare – Des Plaines by IHG?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at avid hotel Chicago O’Hare – Des Plaines by IHG?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does avid hotel Chicago O’Hare – Des Plaines by IHG have a pool?

Avid hotel Chicago O’Hare – Des Plaines by IHG features an indoor pool.

Does avid hotel Chicago O’Hare – Des Plaines by IHG have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is avid hotel Chicago O’Hare – Des Plaines by IHG to downtown Des Plaines?

Avid hotel Chicago O’Hare – Des Plaines by IHG is 1.7 mi away from Des Plaines.

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

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1397 out of 1841 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 281 out of 1841 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 94 out of 1841 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 1841 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 50 out of 1841 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amelia

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

kaylah

Travelled 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 traveller, Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

10/10 Excellent

Ren

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lady working on Tuesday morning breakfast was the best, she was very accommodating and friendly. Top class, thank you!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Dan

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

K.C.

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vicki

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025