• Pet-friendly hotels are available in the Chicago area.chicago sky image by SKYDIVECOP from Fotolia.com
  
  Chicago is a large city in Illinois with beautiful parks, a gorgeous skyline and a welcoming population. If you plan to travel there with a dog, you need to know what hotels will accommodate you and your four-legged friend. The area has a wide selection of pet-friendly hotels, both luxurious and affordable, to choose from.
  
  

Hotel Monaco

• This luxury hotel, part of the boutique Kimpton series, is in the Loop business district just steps from North Michigan Avenue shopping and the popular Millennium Park. Guest rooms and suites have meditation areas in the large bay window nooks, plush bed linens and Aveda bath amenities. Dogs are accepted at no charge, and the hotel offers pet bowls and beds, massage books and goodie bags that partially benefit a local no-kill humane society.
  
  Hotel Monaco
  
  225 N. Wabash Avenue
  
  Chicago, IL 60601
  
  312-960-8500
  
  monaco-chicago.com
  
  

Hotel 71

• This hotel, located on the Chicago River near the famed Magnificent Mile, has large rooms and a beautifully decorated meeting space. Guest rooms have spacious work desks and leather ergonomic chairs, designer bath items and complimentary coffee. Though luxurious, the hotel offers a number of great deals, so a stay here can be as low as $169. For each pet, a nonrefundable $100 charge is added to your bill.
  
  Hotel 71
  
  71 East Wacker Drive
  
  Chicago, IL 60601
  
  312-346-7100
  
  hotel71.com
  
  

Red Roof Inn

• The Red Roof Inn, centrally located in downtown Chicago is steps away from popular theaters and attractions and the El train line. Housed in a historic building with European charm, the hotel offers simple comfort at an affordable price. Guests can enjoy wireless Internet service, an on-site restaurant and valet service. Rooms start at $89, and one pet per room is allowed at no charge.
  
  Red Roof Inn Chicago
  
  162 East Ontario St
  
  Chicago, IL 60611
  
  312-787-3580
  
  redroof.com
  
  

W Chicago City Center

• The W at City Center, a member of the Starwood hotel chain, is near the Sears Tower and Chicago Arts Institute. With innovative rooms and technology, the W is a good choice for those who appreciate modern spaces. Guest rooms feature an oversize work desk, goose down comforters and Bliss bathroom products. Dogs up to 50 pounds are allowed for $100 a night and receive a pet amenity kit that includes a custom bed, food and water dishes with a floor mat, a doggy menu, treats and a toy.
  
  W Chicago City Center
  
  172 West Adams St.
  
  Chicago, IL 60603
  
  312-332-1200
  
  starwoodhotels.com