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Admiral's Park Avenue Guest House

City: Galena
Region: Great Rivers Country

This Queen Anne-style home offers three guest rooms and one suite decorated with Victorian furnishings and fireplaces. Relax in the elegant parlors or on the wrap-around screened porch that overlooks a gazebo and perennial gardens. Located close to downtown Galena.

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Aerie's Cottages & Vacation Villas

City: Grafton
Region: Great Rivers Country

These individual cottages are located in the quiet hills of Grafton, IL. Relax on the deck while watching the area wildlife or indulge yourself by spending time in the jacuzzi.

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Aldrich Guest House

City: Galena
Region: Great Rivers Country

Walk the floors shared by Lincoln and Grant in this 1845 home. Stroll the gardens where Grant trained his troops. Relax in the screened porch or in the cozy parlor. Walking distance to Main Street, our inn has 5 beautifully decorated guest rooms, several with fireplaces and views of our garden.

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Allegro Chicago, A Kimpton Boutique Hotel

City: Chicago
Region: Chicago & Beyond

This whimsical boutique hotel is located in the Loop Theater District (the Cadillac Palace Theatre is right next door) and close to State Street shopping, Millennium Park and The Art Institute of Chicago. The adjacent 312 Chicago offers creative Italian cuisine.

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Allen's Log Cabin Guest House

City: Galena
Region: Great Rivers Country

Boyhood estate of Civil War General Augustus Chetlain. Five 1800s original log cabins boast rustic charm, double whirlpools, wood burning fireplaces, full baths, satellite TV/DVD, mini-fridges, microwaves, coffeemakers. Pets welcome!

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Aloft Bolingbrook

City: Bolingbrook
Region: Chicago & Beyond

Aloft Bolingbrook is a sassy, savvy, hip, trendy hotel located at The Promenade Bolingbrook. Mix & mingle with friends at the WXYZ lounge, stay and play at our indoor pool or fitness center, and breeze into an Aloft room featuring custom amenities.

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Bell Hill Bed & Breakfast

City: Cobden
Region: Trails to Adventure

On a hill in Union County, Illinois, just outside of Cobden, stands a Historic Mansion with 5 guest rooms available. Every room provides all the conveniences of home to help make your stay as stress free as possible. Complimentary bottled water, cookies, chips, and chocolates also come with every room. Like traveling to a different time, each day spent in this home resonates the rich history of the land and the people who love it. Historic Bell Hill is the perfect place for large and small outdoor weddings or, if you prefer, a more intimate setting indoors is available for smaller weddings. Catering services are available.

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Belle Aire Mansion and Guest House

City: Galena
Region: Great Rivers Country

Experience true hospitality with innkeepers who have been welcoming guests for 25 years! Find peaceful contentment and history in one of Galena's oldest (1836) homes. Whirlpool/fireplace suites available.

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Bernadine's Stillman Inn

City: Galena
Region: Great Rivers Country

Winner of 'Best Breakfast' and 'Best Innkeeper' awards! This 1858 mansion across from Grant's home, is a short walk to town. Bottomless chocolate chip cookies, ice cream bars, popcorn and dessert. Our B&B is the perfect place for weddings or private parties.

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Best Western Hawthorne Terrace

City: Chicago
Region: Chicago & Beyond

This Boystown vintage hotel is located close to historic Wrigley Field (home of Chicago Cubs baseball), as well as gay-friendly restaurants and nightclubs. Enjoy breakfast on the terrace during warm-weather months.

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Brierwreath Manor Bed & Breakfast

City: Galena
Region: Great Rivers Country

Elegant Queen Anne with wraparound porch located one block from Main Street. Antique furnishings, queen and twin beds, hot/cold drink buffet and homemade chocolate chip cookies for your comfort.

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Chestnut Street Inn

City: Sheffield
Region: Great Rivers Country

Award winning bed and breakfast and restaurant featuring Mediterranean Cuisine using locally available ingredients. Conveniently located off I-80. Four uniquely appointed guest suites, including private bathrooms.

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Chicago Getaway Hostel

City: Chicago
Region: Chicago & Beyond

This boutique hotel-like hostel is in a great Lincoln Park location, close to lakefront biking and running trails, Lincoln Park Zoo and North Avenue beach. Clark Street bars, restaurants and shops are just steps away, and Boystown is nearby. Free breakfast, weekend barbecues and social events are offered, along with bike rentals.

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Chicago's Essex Inn

City: Chicago
Region: Chicago & Beyond

Floor-to-ceiling windows afford beautiful views of the Museum Campus at this South Loop hotel. Chicago’s Essex Inn is close to downtown shopping and museums, and features an all-season, sky-lit rooftop pool with an adjacent outdoor garden. Dine in at Tribute, a classic American restaurant with a modern culinary edge. Offers breakfast, lunch and dinner as well as “grab and go” options for on-the-go business people.Free shuttle to the exclusive Magnificent Mile shopping district.

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City Suites Hotel - Neighborhood Inns of Chicago

City: Chicago
Region: Chicago & Beyond

This vintage Boystown hotel features turn-of-the-century architecture and art deco furnishings. Gay-friendly restaurants and nightclubs are close by (Berlin dance club is right down the street), and hotel guests have access to Bally’s Total Fitness. Popular with entertainers, musicians and savvy travelers.

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Cloran Mansion & Antonio's Cottage

City: Galena
Region: Great Rivers Country

Named the 3rd most romantic bed and breakfast in the country, the Cloran Mansion blends modern comfort with historic charm. Five distinctive rooms and a secluded cottage. Fireplaces, private bath with luxury double whirlpool tubs, CD, videos, stocked complimentary mini-fridge, TV/DVDs, A/C. Full country-style breakfast. DSL wireless.

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Comfort Suites Michigan Avenue/Loop

City: Chicago
Region: Chicago & Beyond

This 27-story hotel offers oversized studio, one- and two-bedroom suites with full kitchens. Amenities include a 24-hour fitness center and complimentary American breakfast. Comfort Suites is within walking distance of Magnificent Mile shops and restaurants, as well as Millennium Park.

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Comfort Suites Oakbrook Terrace

City: Oakbrook Terrace
Region: Chicago & Beyond

DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs - This hotel features two-room suites with separate living and sleeping areas, and amenities that include an indoor pool, sauna, fitness center and free hot breakfast. Comfort Suites is close to the open-air Oakbrook Center shopping mall and Drury Lane Theatre. This 103-suite property puts the "Comfort" back in traveling. Friendly atmosphere and attention to your needs make us the ideal choice for your home away from home.

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Country Inn & Suites Naperville

City: Naperville
Region: Chicago & Beyond

This cozy hotel features spacious guest rooms and suites, plus an indoor pool and complimentary hot breakfast. Downtown Naperville shops and restaurants are nearby, as well as the scenic Naperville Riverwalk.

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Courtyard by Marriott Downtown Chicago Magnificent Mile

City: Chicago
Region: Chicago & Beyond

This 300-room hotel is located just half a block from North Michigan Avenue shopping and dining. Amenities include an indoor pool with city views and 24-hour fitness center. The hotel is within walking distance of the Museum of Contemporary Art and Navy Pier.

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Crowne Plaza Lombard Downers Grove

City: Glen Ellyn
Region: Chicago & Beyond

DuPage County, Chicago’s western suburbs - Our Crowne Plaza brand promise: "A better meetings experience for meeting planners and a better night sleep for meeting attendees & all guests," coupled with the Crowne Plaza Sleep Advantage program, will ensure your stay is unforgettable.

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Dana Hotel and Spa

City: Chicago
Region: Chicago & Beyond

This chic hotel offers a beautiful spa, the Asian-inspired Aja cafe, and the 26th- floor Vertigo Sky Lounge, with breathtaking city views, nightly DJs and cool cocktails. Dana is close to River North’s gallery district.

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Davie School Inn

City: Anna
Region: Trails to Adventure

This 1910 schoolhouse features spacious suites with nine-foot-tall windows overlooking Anna Park. Each guest room contains an original chalkboard and bookcase from the old school days. Located near Carbondale, the Davie School Inn makes a great base for exploring the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail and Giant City State Park.

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Doubletree by Hilton Chicago

City: Chicago
Region: Chicago & Beyond

Located between the Magnificent Mile and Navy Pier, this newly refurbished hotel features The Lobby Bar with infused organic vodkas and H2O, a seasonal poolside cocktail bar and restaurant with panoramic skyline views. The hotel’s Markethouse restaurant offers seasonal American fare.

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Doubletree Hotel North Shore

City: Skokie
Region: Chicago & Beyond

This 369-room hotel/conference center features an indoor/outdoor pool, spacious Precor fitness center and Jameson’s Charhouse restaurant. Doubletree is located adjacent to the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts and close to Westfield Old Orchard outdoor shopping mall.

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Eaglewood Resort & Spa

City: Itasca
Region: Chicago & Beyond

DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs - This prairie-style resort has 295 guest rooms with balconies, 18-hole golf course and a six-lane cosmic bowling alley. The full-service health spa is a sanctuary to unwind, while impressive dining options provide nourishment for the mind, body and soul.

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Embassy Suites Hotel Chicago Downtown

City: Chicago
Region: Chicago & Beyond

This atrium hotel offers two-room suites equipped with a wet bar and mini-fridge. A cooked-to-order breakfast and two-hour evening Manager’s Reception with free drinks and appetizers are offered daily. The hotel is close to Magnificent Mile shopping and the River North gallery district.

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Fairmont Chicago, The

City: Chicago
Region: Chicago & Beyond

This 687-room hotel overlooking Millennium Park includes the 11,000-sq.-ft. mySpa, New World Asian cuisine at Aria and the Eno Wine Room. The Fairmont is close to the lakefront and is within walking distance of The Art Institute.

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Farmers' Guest House & Annie's Cottage

City: Galena
Region: Great Rivers Country

Experience relaxed elegance in Galena’s only 1800’s restored inn – just a short walk to Main Street shopping – with spacious common areas, afternoon WineTime™, a DVD library, private gardens, endless cookies.

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Hansen House Mansion

City: Chicago
Region: Chicago & Beyond

Located in historic Old Town, Hansen House is within walking distance of North Avenue Beach, Wells Street restaurants and bars, and The Second City. The historic mansion features its original stained glass windows and ornate fireplaces, and is decorated with nineteenth century furnishings.

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Hawk Valley Retreat & Cottages

City: Galena
Region: Great Rivers Country

Minutes from Galena’s Main St., choose from three rooms in the main house or four cottages, located on ten secluded acres of meadows, gardens, a pond, and panoramic valley/sunset views.

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Hotel Burnham

City: Chicago
Region: Chicago & Beyond

Originally designed by legendary Chicago architect Daniel Burnham as an office building, this hotel is a beautifully restored architectural landmark. Hotel Burnham is just steps away from State Street shopping, Loop theaters, Millennium Park and The Art Institute of Chicago. The hotel’s acclaimed Atwood Café puts a modern twist on comfort food.122-room luxury historic hotel with 19th century detailing in deep mahogany, frosted Tiffany glass, Terrazzo mosaic tiling, and a wrought iron and marble staircase. Guestrooms are appointed in warm tones of burgundy, gold and cobalt blue with canopy beds.

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Hotel Indigo Chicago Gold Coast

City: Chicago
Region: Chicago & Beyond

This fanciful boutique hotel is located in the upscale Gold Coast neighborhood. Walk to shops on Oak Street and North Michigan Avenue, or head to Oak Street Beach. Have a glass of wine and casual fare at the hotel’s Phi Lounge or check out the many Rush Street restaurants nearby.

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Hotel Monaco

City: Chicago
Region: Chicago & Beyond

Overlooking the Chicago River, this stylin’ hotel is within walking distance of the Magnificent Mile, State Street shopping and Millennium Park. Hotel Monaco is extremely pet friendly, with no fees or size restrictions for your furry friend.

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Hotel Palomar Chicago

City: Chicago
Region: Chicago & Beyond

Opened in 2010, this River North hotel offers spacious guest rooms and suites that are pet-friendly (no fees or size restrictions). Check out the indoor pool, seasonal rooftop sundeck and the hotel’s Sable Kitchen & Bar, serving New American cuisine.

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Hotel Sax Chicago

City: Chicago
Region: Chicago & Beyond

Located on the Chicago River, this elegantly bohemian hotel is part of the Marina City complex that includes the House of Blues, Smith & Wollensky steakhouse and the acclaimed Bin 36 restaurant/wine bar. The hotel’s Crimson Lounge features a cool cocktail menu and DJ-driven music nightly.

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Hyatt Regency Chicago

City: Chicago
Region: Chicago & Beyond

This huge Hyatt hotel is conveniently located between Magnificent Mile shopping and the Loop’s cultural institutions. The hotel features six restaurants and lounges, along with a 24-hour gym.

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Hyatt Rosemont

City: Rosemont
Region: Chicago & Beyond

This 206-room hotel offers the newly renovated Networks Restaurant & Lounge (which features a patio) and complimentary airport shuttle. Hyatt is close to the new Rivers Casino, Allstate Arena and Rosemont Theatre.

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Inn at Lincoln Park

City: Chicago
Region: Chicago & Beyond

This European-style boutique hotel features 71 guest rooms and three suites. Located on the border of Lincoln Park and Lakeview, the Inn is within walking distance of hip shops, bars and restaurants, and close to Boystown.

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Inn of Chicago Magnificent Mile

City: Chicago
Region: Chicago & Beyond

This reasonably priced hotel is just half a block from North Michigan Avenue shops and restaurants. During warm-weather months, hang out on the 22nd-floor Skyline Terrace as you sip a cocktail and soak in the amazing view.

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InterContinental Chicago O'Hare

City: Rosemont
Region: Chicago & Beyond

This luxury 556-room hotel features an impressive collection of international art, The Montrose Room live music club, and dining at Bistro Museo, The Capital Grille and McCormick & Schmick’s. The hotel is within walking distance of the Rosemont Theatre, and close to Rivers Casino and Allstate Arena.

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Irish Hollow

City: Galena
Region: Great Rivers Country

Called “deliciously rustic” by the New York Times, Irish Hollow is located on 500 rolling acres in the Galena countryside on the site of a former whistle stop. The accommodations include rooms at the historic inn, as well as private English-style cottages with beautiful gardens. Indulge in a massage or hike the miles of trails that pass by a 1,300-acre nature preserve. Irish Hollow is known for its gourmet country breakfasts and dinners made with seasonal ingredients from its own organic gardens.

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Jackson House - Alton

City: Alton
Region: Great Rivers Country

Jackson House offers a Victorian elegance in the main house or secluded luxury in a guest house. Sink into a king-sized bed in the spacious master bedroom or snuggle under a quilt in the atmospheric Fireplace room. After slumbering in the loft of The Barn, enjoy the woodland landscape while lounging on the enclosed porch. In The Cave, a cozy earth house, you might bask in the glow of the fireplace, or in the summer, relax on the romantic patio.

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Jeni J's Guest House

City: Grafton
Region: Great Rivers Country

Stroll the streets of Grafton with the great rivers at your doorstep. From a stone terrace overlooking the junction of the Mississippi and Illinois Rivers, Jeni J's sleeps up to 10 guests with the choice of 2 cottages and 3 suites. Built in the early 1800's, the cottages are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Situated between the two cottages, take the time to stop into Jeni J's gift shop for a memento of your trip.

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Majestic Hotel

City: Chicago
Region: Chicago & Beyond

Located in Boystown, this European-style boutique hotel offers suites with butler pantries equipped with a refrigerator, microwave and wet bar. The Majestic is located close to Belmont Harbor, and within walking distance of Boystown bars and restaurants.

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Sidwell Friends Bed and Breakfast

City: Mount Vernon
Region: Trails to Adventure

This B&B is housed in a classic 1920s Colonial decorated with antiques and fine art. Sidwell Friends is located just blocks from Cedarhurst Center for the Arts, which features the Mitchell Museum and an impressive sculpture park.

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Sofitel Chicago Water Tower

City: Chicago
Region: Chicago & Beyond

This lux hotel attracts an international clientele. The Sofitel is close to Rush Street bars and restaurants, and within easy walking distance of the Magnificent Mile, Museum of Contemporary Art and Oak Street Beach. The hotel’s chic Café Des Architectes features French cuisine.

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Tara Point Inn and Cottages

City: Grafton
Region: Great Rivers Country

Sitting high above the confluence of the Mississippi & Illinois Rivers, Tara Point provides the most panoramic views of the rivers confluence the area can offer. Guests can enjoy the amenities of the Inn while staying in one of the Riverside rooms or Delta Queen suite. Additionally, Tara Point offers eight guest cottage suites. Whether enjoying a get away from the Inn or cottage, all guests are in awe of the views their accommodation provides.

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The Irish Inn

City: Ozark
Region: Trails to Adventure

A little bit of Europe in the Shawnee National Forest. Stay in a stone and log chalet near Ozark, comfortably cool in the summer with blazing log fires in the winter.

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The Renaissance Chicago O'Hare Suites Hotel

City: Chicago
Region: Chicago & Beyond

Located near O’Hare Airport, the Renaissance offers roomy suites with bedroom and living areas. The hotel also features an indoor pool and fitness center. Roll the dice at the new Rivers Casino nearby.

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The Rippon-Kinsella House

City: Springfield
Region: Land of Lincoln

This 1871 Victorian retreat is set on half an acre of beautifully landscaped grounds. Located in a quiet Springfield neighborhood, the house is within walking distance of Lincoln’s Tomb and 10 minutes away from downtown historic sites.

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The State House Inn - An Ascend Collection Hotel

City: Springfield
Region: Land of Lincoln

Located in downtown Springfield, the State House Inn is right across the street from the Illinois State Capitol complex. The hotel is within walking distance of many historic sites, including the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum, as well as gay-friendly bars and restaurants.

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The Steamboat House

City: Galena
Region: Great Rivers Country

Escape to a relaxing Galena B&B only 1.5 blocks to shops & dining. Enjoy 'wine time', spacious guestrooms, fireplaces, LCD TVs, billiard room & lovely gardens at this Galena bed and breakfast.

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University Quarters Bed & Breakfast & Suites

City: Chicago
Region: Chicago & Beyond

University Quarters is housed on the first and second floors of a restored vintage greystone that’s located half a block from the University of Chicago campus. Explore the historic Hyde Park and Kenwood neighborhoods (President Obama’s stomping ground!). The Museum of Science and Industry and Frank Lloyd Wright’s Robie House are nearby.

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W Chicago City Center

City: Chicago
Region: Chicago & Beyond

Located in the Loop, the W Chicago is close to downtown theaters, the Willis Tower, Millennium Park and The Art Institute. The hotel offers in-room spa treatments and the 24-hour Sweat Fitness Center.

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W Chicago Lakeshore

City: Chicago
Region: Chicago & Beyond

Overlooking Lake Michigan, this hip hotel is close to Navy Pier, Oak Street Beach and the Magnificent Mile. Indulge in the hotel’s Bliss Spa, sip a cocktail at the 33rd-floor Whiskey Sky bar that offers amazing panoramic views and dine on Mediterranean dishes at Wave.

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Willows Hotel, The - Neighborhood Inns of Chicago

City: Chicago
Region: Chicago & Beyond

This boutique hotel is located in a historic landmark decorated with nineteenth-century French reproduction furnishings. Willows Hotel is close to Boystown bars and restaurants, as well as Lakeview and Lincoln Park shops.

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These TAG Approved® accommodations represent the best LGBT-friendly hotels in Illinois. In addition to being gay-friendly, TAG Approved hotels employ a staff that reflects diversity, provide sensitivity training for their employees and give back to their local LGBT communities.

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