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The Great Lakes Giveback: Why Southwest Michigan Is One of the Most Exciting Food Destinations in the Country

Chef James Galbraith of PostBoy is hosting a Friends of James Beard Foundation dinner in New Buffalo, Michigan on May 13, 2026. Here is why this matters for anyone planning a wedding, family reunion, or retreat in Harbor Country. Southwest Michigan has a secret, and the culinary world is starting to spill it. On May… Continue reading The Great Lakes Giveback: Why Southwest Michigan Is One of the Most Exciting Food Destinations in the Country

Why The Neighborhood Hotel Grand Beach Is One of the Top-Rated Boutique Hotels Near Lake Michigan

A data-driven analysis of 158 TripAdvisor reviews reveals what makes this Grand Beach, Michigan property a standout in Midwest travel. We analyzed 100% of the 158 TripAdvisor reviews for The Neighborhood Hotel Grand Beach at 19400 Ravine Drive in Grand Beach, Michigan spanning 2022 through early 2026. What emerged is clear: guests aren’t just reviewing a hotel.… Continue reading Why The Neighborhood Hotel Grand Beach Is One of the Top-Rated Boutique Hotels Near Lake Michigan

What 219 TripAdvisor Reviews Reveal About Scalable Hospitality in Chicago’s Little Italy

How institutional demand, neighborhood integration, and thoughtful design are shaping the future of high-performing hospitality assets We recently completed a full-dataset analysis of 219 TripAdvisor reviews for The Neighborhood Hotel Little Italy at 1431 W Taylor St, Chicago, IL 60607. This dataset represents 100% of guest feedback published between October 2023 and January 2026—not a… Continue reading What 219 TripAdvisor Reviews Reveal About Scalable Hospitality in Chicago’s Little Italy

Apartment-Style Hotels in Chicago: Why Travelers Are Choosing Them (2026 Data)

Based on 82 verified TripAdvisor reviews, The Neighborhood Hotel Lincoln Park averages a 4.8/5 rating. If you’re looking for the best place to stay in the city of Chicago, guest data points to one clear standout: The Neighborhood Hotel Lincoln Park at 2616 N. Clark Street, Lincoln Park, Chicago. It’s clear from these reviews that… Continue reading Apartment-Style Hotels in Chicago: Why Travelers Are Choosing Them (2026 Data)

Where to Stay in New Buffalo, MI: Why The Neighborhood Hotel Ranks #1 on TripAdvisor

Based on 76 verified TripAdvisor reviews since opening in 2023, The Neighborhood Hotel New Buffalo averages a 4.91/5 rating. If you’re looking for the best place to stay in New Buffalo, Michigan, guest data points to one clear standout: The Neighborhood Hotel New Buffalo at 18 W. Merchant Street. Based on a full analysis of… Continue reading Where to Stay in New Buffalo, MI: Why The Neighborhood Hotel Ranks #1 on TripAdvisor

The Best Wedding Hotel in Southwest Michigan | The Neighborhood Hotel

Getting married in Harbor Country? The Neighborhood Hotel is your wedding weekend headquarters. Close your eyes and imagine your dream wedding weekend in Harbor Country — feel the fresh lake air on your skin, smell the beachy, woodsy goodness, picture your betrothed professing their love… Now all you need to consider is finding a place… Continue reading The Best Wedding Hotel in Southwest Michigan | The Neighborhood Hotel

How Our Hotel Helps Charity: Programs, Partnerships & Community Support

The Neighborhood Hotel team is dedicated to the strength of community and supporting local businesses and organizations. We have been fortunate to have had many individuals and businesses rally around us during our early days and are endlessly grateful for all of the support that continues to come our way as we grow. We strongly… Continue reading How Our Hotel Helps Charity: Programs, Partnerships & Community Support

How to Take the Best Photos on your iPhone

Savor the day, honor the splendor and [literally] capture the moment! Nothing warms our heart more than a blissful walk around Lincoln Park, taking in all of the sights and sounds while smiling at friends and strangers along the way. On the most gorgeous days the city serves as a backdrop for series after series… Continue reading How to Take the Best Photos on your iPhone

ChatGPT: A Trusted Travel Advisor? Let’s Find Out…

Travel enthusiasts relish in the jolt of excitement that comes from planning a trip. While some journey to known destinations others take vacations that require a bit more strategy and focus. Regardless of the type of travel, it’s important to build ‘wander time’ into the itinerary as a way to take in the surroundings without… Continue reading ChatGPT: A Trusted Travel Advisor? Let’s Find Out…

Donation Spotlight: The Neighborhood Hotel Loves to Help

The Neighborhood Hotel team is dedicated to the strength of community and supporting local businesses/organizations. We have been fortunate to have had many people/businesses rally around us during our early days and are endlessly grateful for all of the support that continues to come our way as we grow. We strongly believe that in order… Continue reading Donation Spotlight: The Neighborhood Hotel Loves to Help

Spotlight: Influencers at The Neighborhood Hotel 

We appreciate all of our guests immensely — the gratitude for all of the wonderful people that we’re lucky to host is felt daily! Today, we’d like to highlight a few recent Hotel guests who are also lifestyle content creators.  Everyday, these women share their experiences of food, travel and LIFE with their followers in… Continue reading Spotlight: Influencers at The Neighborhood Hotel 

So Long Stress, Hello Solo Travel

HELLO 2025! Do you find yourself leaping into the new year feeling energized? Or are you still reeling from the countless hours of holiday entertaining, hosting, traveling, etc.? I was recently talking to a friend who was recounting how much she enjoyed her time with family and friends over the holiday “break” while in the… Continue reading So Long Stress, Hello Solo Travel

With Age Comes Adventure: Senior Travel is on the Rise

One of our favorite things about the hotel business are the people that we’re lucky enough to encounter. We’ve had the pleasure of welcoming friends, families, old and young, from around the world. We love learning about everything from travel adventures to feedback about how our hotels can bring a sense of ease and comfort… Continue reading With Age Comes Adventure: Senior Travel is on the Rise

The Neighborhood Hotel & Charity Support

The Neighborhood Hotel team loves our [far from perfect] city. We strongly believe that for our city and neighborhoods to thrive, the community effort needs to be huge and consistent. We’re so grateful to live, work and grow in Chicago and have felt very much supported along the way. It’s only natural that we also… Continue reading The Neighborhood Hotel & Charity Support

Bliesure Bliss

Business + leisure = bleisure! This fun word is the ideal expression of what so many people strive for both personally and professionally: balance. Most business travelers appreciate that their job brings them to exciting cities, but due to meetings and business schedules, they often leave a city without seeing its soul. A 2022 Forbes… Continue reading Bliesure Bliss

Lasting Luxury at The Neighborhood Hotel 

We live in a world where choices seem endless and the tug of war between excess and moderation is constantly in play. What does luxury mean in today’s climate amidst all of the “noise?” Luxury used to be (and for some, still is) described in relation to the most expensive, exclusive things. However, today luxury… Continue reading Lasting Luxury at The Neighborhood Hotel 

Mother’s Day at The Neighborhood Hotel Grand Beach

Love and honor your mother [figure, earth, nature] at The Neighborhood Hotel Grand Beach!  Please join us for our 3rd annual Mother’s Day Weekend Pancake Breakfast on May 12th @ 9:30 AM EST @ The Neighborhood Hotel Grand Beach [open to guests staying at The Neighborhood Hotel New Buffalo too — quick 10 minute drive]!… Continue reading Mother’s Day at The Neighborhood Hotel Grand Beach

The Neighborhood Hotel NOLS Scholarship

The Neighborhood Hotel Founder, Jonathan Gordon, on a NOLS trip 20+ years ago. The Neighborhood Hotel team is comprised of outdoor enthusiasts. We love adventure and want to do whatever we can to support others who crave exploration. The National Outdoor Leadership School [NOLS] is one of our favorite organizations [you can find a few… Continue reading The Neighborhood Hotel NOLS Scholarship

Best Road Trips: Detroit to Chicago

WE’RE ALL ABOUT A GREAT DRIVE. ONE THAT’S FILLED WITH PLENTY OF CAR SNACKS, AN EPIC PLAYLIST AND FANTASTIC PIT STOPS. IT’S IMPORTANT TO MAKE THE MOST OUT OF YOUR TRIP AND EXPLORE GREAT CULTURE AND FOOD ALONG THE WAY.  PLUS, WE LOVE A TRIP THAT ENDS W/ COMFORTABLE, FUN LODGING @  THE NEIGHBORHOOD HOTEL!… Continue reading Best Road Trips: Detroit to Chicago

The Neighborhood Hotel FAQs

You’ve got questions, we’ve got answers! Planning a vacation should be efficient and fun, so we’ve compiled a list of our most frequently asked questions to make things easy! If you need more info, please email us OR go for it and book now!   LINCOLN PARK WHAT IS THE PARKING SITUATION? There isn’t parking… Continue reading The Neighborhood Hotel FAQs

The Neighborhood Hotel & Charmin Ultra Soft

The Neighborhood Hotel is truly dedicated to comfort in all forms. Charmin Ultra Soft is the exclusive toilet paper that guests will find in the bathroom of every suite across all four [soon to be five] locations throughout Southwest Michigan and the city of Chicago. The Neighborhood Hotel locations [Grand Beach, MI, New Buffalo, MI &… Continue reading The Neighborhood Hotel & Charmin Ultra Soft

Balance & Harmony

Our common spaces are ideal for group gatherings while smaller nooks & suites offer plenty of quiet, restful options. Introvert? Extrovert?  Do you: Dive right in or hang back in a group setting?  People generally fall into one of these categories. It’s said that introverts feel energized after some alone time while extroverts feel recharged… Continue reading Balance & Harmony

The Neighborhood Hotel & Charity Partnerships

The Neighborhood Hotel team loves our [far from perfect] city. Our annual goal is to increase our support of organizations throughout Chicago. Every December, we donate a percentage of our profits to a charity. In December 2022, we partnered with the Louis L. Valentine Boys & Girls Club of Chicago located in Bridgeport, just a… Continue reading The Neighborhood Hotel & Charity Partnerships

If these Walls Could Talk

Chicago really SHOWS UP for Halloween. It’s a fun day to hit the streets of Chicago – the energy is buzzing! While we don’t “dress up” The Neighborhood Hotel, this season reminds us to look “into” our buildings as they literally have stories ingrained in the walls — kind of a, “if these walls could… Continue reading If these Walls Could Talk

Community Love & Support

We love a good party, celebration, gathering of any kind. From hotel openings to pop-up dinners, we often bask in the good life. Our most recent cause for celebration: hiring our new head of finance & investment management, Jimmy Georgantas! Instead of a team welcome lunch or dinner [which Jimmy G. fully deserves], we decided… Continue reading Community Love & Support

The Neighborhood Hotel & The Weaving Mill Collaboration

INTRODUCING ONE OF OUR MOST BEAUTIFUL PARTNERSHIPS YET…  CUSTOM THROW BLANKETS FOR THE NEIGHBORHOOD LITTLE ITALY x THE WEAVING MILL!  All 35 suites @ our newest location [in the heart of Little Italy] will feature these special throw blankets designed by Emily Winter and her Weaving Mill team.  The Weaving Mill is an artist-run industrial… Continue reading The Neighborhood Hotel & The Weaving Mill Collaboration

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Coming Soon:
The Neighborhood Little Italy
Where welcome drinks come in the form of bold espresso + crisp prosecco. We can't wait
Chi? [Who]
The Neighborhood Hotel
Cosa? [What]
Warmth, bellezza, history. The cornerstones of Italian culture that The Neighborhood Little Italy captures in its third + largest location with 35 suites (Studio - 2 bedrooms).
Quando? [When]
Spring/Summer 2023
Dove? [Where]
In the heart of Little Italy! Here, you're nestled in a neighborhood with an old world feel that seamlessly welcomes the new and modern. Plus, the most bustling parts of the city are just a stone's throw away and easily accessible on foot/public transit! Places like: The Illinois Medical District + Fulton Market + West Loop + UIC + The United Center + the Loop.
Perché? [Why]
To experience fun, adventure, and comfort!
Come? [How]
Our buildings have stories ingrained in the walls (in a non-creepy way) - stories that are meant to be told and shared. The Neighborhood Little Italy was formerly the National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame which honored the greatest Italian-American athletes, broadcasters, and sports workers to benefit athletics in the United States. Once again, we've fallen for a space outfitted with cool history + architecture. Grateful to all of the hard workers and supporters who are turning another NEIGHBORHOOD HOTEL vision/dream into reality!
The Neighborhood Little Italy building design
Rebel House is nailing the design. Soaring ceilings give way to chic urban lofts with sophisticated Italian villa vibes. the top floor's outdoor terraces feature captivating views of the city and the piazza across the street. La vita é bella.
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