It’s often said that a family vacation isn’t so much a vacation but a trip. We get that— it’s a lot managing trains, planes and automobiles with small children – transitions are hard. Experts say the stress/hassle is worth it as travel expands a kid’s world, making them more empathetic and adaptable humans.
Enter: The Neighborhood Hotel Little Italy — the ultimate place to land with your family in order to thoroughly experience all that Chicago has to offer without sacrificing comfort (and let’s be honest, sanity).
Thirty-five one to two bedroom suites have been designed with family travel in mind. Each suite is equipped with a full kitchen plus special details like local coffee grounds, Moccamaster brewers and Gibson’s seasoning salt.
A partnership with Baby’s Away allows travelers to cut down on packing all of the gear. Baby’s Away will deliver and assemble any baby gear that’s needed in your suite.
Each suite’s living room and kitchen is spacious — ideal for separating the napper from the snacker.
The in-unit washer/dryers eliminate the need to overpack while luxury towels and linens add to the comfort.
Cozy throw blankets made by The Weaving Mill [a local company that also supports Envision Unlimited — a nonprofit that helps adults with developmental disabilities] grace every bed.
A guide to the neighborhood with tips from long time locals rests on each coffee table while bocce balls to use on the courts next door are ready and waiting.
Here, guests are situated in a dynamic neighborhood that’s very close to public transportation and just a few miles away from key destinations like:
The United Center [concerts and sports games for the whole fam], Rate Field [go White Sox], Navy Pier, The Children’s Museum and so much more!
A plethora of dining options are steps away in addition to several cultural institutions.
“Our hotels are strategically situated in Chicago neighborhoods that are practical in terms of easy access to the main city neighborhoods without sacrificing character. We want our guests to enjoy a space that’s quiet and comfortable after a long day,” says Jonathan Gordon, Founder of The Neighborhood Hotel.
The Neighborhood Hotel Little Italy Amenities:
-Full kitchens in every suite
-Washer/Dryer
-Sferra linens
-Malin + Goetz bath products
-Metric coffee grounds & Moccamaster brewers
-Gibsons seasoning salt in every pantry
-Heinz Ketchup [never Hunts]
-A field guide to the neighborhood with tips from long time locals on each coffee table
-Bocce balls to use on the courts next door.
The Neighborhood Hotel Lincoln Park is, like Little Italy, also an ideal place for families to stay. And don’t miss the two locations in Southwest Michigan — New Buffalo and Grand Beach — that also serve as the perfect spot for a family getaway.
It’s a magical world, pack up your kids and get exploring!
About The Neighborhood Hotel
The Neighborhood Hotel was founded in 2020 by Jonathan Gordon — a travel enthusiast who enjoys spaces that inspire, comfort and fuel. Each suite is well equipped for short and longterm stays (i.e. kitchens, laundry, etc.). The Neighborhood Hotel transforms old buildings with compelling history into well outfitted apartment style hotels that honor the old while representing the now. The vibe is fresh and fun with rooms that are stocked to support everyone from the homebody to the adventurer. The hotels provide a basecamp for the explorer and a sanctuary for the traveler who needs to recharge, reset or just chill. The suites are simple and clean, punctuated with accents that bring the right amount of pop. The Neighborhood Hotel has locations in Chicago: Lincoln Park, Little Italy, West Loop (2025 opening) and Southwest Michigan: New Buffalo and Grand Beach.
Read about us in Architectural Digest, Midwest Living and CN Traveler!
Connect with @the.neighborhood.hotel on Instagram and LinkedIn!
