A Pullman porter preparing a traincar bed. 1940. Pullman 13-01-03 Bx. 1, Fl. #34.

Accommodations

The Newberry has negotiated discounted rates for its visitors with several hotels. To receive these special rates, tell the reservation clerk that you are with the Newberry. This list of accommodations is a convenience to visitors; it does not constitute an endorsement by the Newberry. Most of the following hotels are within walking distance of the library; be sure to confirm the location on a map before making reservations.

You may also wish to compare options and prices from discount hotel brokers online, such as Travelocity, Expedia, Orbitz, and Hotwire.

Fellows looking for additional short-term and long-term housing options may contact research@newberry.org.

The rates listed below are not applicable to group reservations for weddings.

For information about dining options in the area please scroll to the bottom of the page.

Hotels

The rates below do not include 16.4% hotel tax for stays of less than 30 days, or 4.5% for stays of 30 days or longer.

Club Quarters

The Newberry is a member of Club Quarters, a private hotel offering reasonably priced accommodations at 75 East Wacker Drive (approximately a 20-minute walk, 12-minute bus ride, or 10-minute cab ride from the Newberry). See the 2013 member rates.

Book a room by calling the central member services office at (212) 575-0006 or the local hotel at (312) 357-6400; tell the reservation clerk you are with the Newberry. A credit card number is required to make a reservation. Also book online at Club Quarters, using the password “Newberry.”

Club Quarters offers discounted weekend rates, subject to availability. Call or email to inquire (special weekend rates are not available through online booking).

Hotel Indigo
1244 North Dearborn Parkway
Chicago, IL 60610
Phone: (312) 787-4980
Fax: (312) 787-4069
About 6 blocks directly north of the library. Rates for single or double occupancy: $125 single/$135 double (January 1 to March 31, 2013); $150 single/$165 double (April 1 to November 30, 2013); $125 single/$135 double (December 1 to December 30, 2013).

The Talbott Hotel
20 East Delaware Place
Chicago, IL 60611
Phone: (800) 621-8506
Only two blocks from the Newberry, the Talbott offers free wireless high-speed internet connection and Apple mac-minis, as well as a coffee maker, in all rooms; complimentary health club access. Handicapped accessible. Nightly rates for deluxe/king guestrooms (these rates are not available the following dates: May 19, June 2, 3, 4 and June 11; September 10, 11, 12; October 9 and 10; November 26, and 27): $139.00 from January 1 to April 15, 2013; $199.00 from April 16 to June 30, 2013; $174 from July 1 to August 31, 2013; $199 from September 1 to December 7, 2013; and $139 December 8 to 30, 2013. $20 charge for each additional guest in the room. Call the reservation line above, fax your reservation to (312) 397-3614, or email reserve@thetalbott.com. Ask for Newberry corporate rates.

The Tremont Hotel
100 East Chestnut Street
Chicago, IL 60611
Phone: (312) 751-1900 or (800) 621-8133
Fax: (312) 280-2111
The newly renovated Tremont is about five blocks from the Newberry. Standard rooms range from $139-$499, single or double occupancy. Newberry guests receive 10% off the current best available rate. Complimentary morning coffee and newspaper.

The Whitehall Hotel
105 East Delaware Place
Chicago, IL 60611
Phone: (312) 944-6300
Four blocks from the Newberry, the Whitehall Hotel offers free wireless internet access, local calls, newspaper, morning coffee or tea in the lobby, and sedan drop-off service within a two-mile radius. The hotel also has a fitness center and business center. The Whitehall offers Newberry guests 10% off their best available rate; call the hotel for details.

Fairfield Inn and Suites
216 East Ontario Street
Chicago, IL 60611
Newberry reservations contact: (312) 596-9057
Phone: (312) 787-3777
Fax: (312) 787-8714
Located one block from Michigan Avenue and about twelve blocks from the Newberry, Fairfield offers complimentary continental breakfast and newspaper and free wireless high-speed internet access. Suites have mini-fridges and microwaves. Newberry guests receive 10% off the regular 2013 rates.

Best Western River North
125 West Ohio Street
Chicago, IL 60610
Phone: (800) 727-0800
Fax: (312) 467-1665
email: reservations@rivernorthhotel.com
At the corner of Ohio and LaSalle Streets, eight blocks south of the Newberry. Free parking and wireless internet; other amenities include indoor pool, small exercise room, complimentary newspaper, and American breakfast. Not handicapped accessible. Rates for Newberry guests are $95.00 (January 1 to March 31, 2013); $129.00 (April 1 to October 31, 2013), and $99.00 (November 1 to December 31, 2013).

Short-term Corporate Housing

The following companies provide housing for longer stays. Rates and availability may vary by location.

DeWitt Place Apartments
900 North Dewitt Place
Chicago, IL 60610
Phone: (312) 642-7020
Located at the corner of DeWitt and Delaware, all apartments are furnished with a double or queen bed, loveseat, and small kitchen table with chairs and include two sets of bed and bath linens, basic kitchenware, small TV, phone and answering machine (local calls are free), microwave, coffeemaker, and a window air conditioner. Coin-operated laundry machines on the premises; housekeeping available for $45 per visit. Approximate monthly rates: Junior Studios (one queen bed and a sofa sleeper) $1,750; Standard Studios (2 full-size beds) $1,950. Rates may vary by unit and view and require a 30-day stay. Reservations require completing an application an making a $500 deposit; credit cards not accepted.

The Gold Coast Guest House

113 West Elm Street
Chicago, IL 60610
Phone: (312) 337-0361
Fax: (312) 337-0362
This bed-and-breakfast has four guestrooms, all with private bath, and a spacious garden area for eating breakfast or relaxing. It is located three blocks north of the Newberry, near a grocery store and several good restaurants. The nightly rate varies with the season, from $169 and up; special winter rates may be available. Fully furnished apartments may be available for stays of 30 days or longer; rates start at $1,600/month. Not handicapped accessible.

Loyola University Baumhart Hall
26 E. Pearson St.
Chicago, IL 60611
Phone: (312) -915-6178
Contact: Judy Sunvold, baumhartlodging@luc.edu
Just blocks from the Newberry. Amenities include private bathrooms; a full kitchen with cookware, dinnerware and glassware; and free cable, internet and local calls. 1-bedrooms start at $157.14 per night, $839.24 per week, or $1,995 per month. 2-bedroom, 2-bath apartment suites starts at $285.18 per night, $1,047.63 per week, or $2,300 per month. These prices include tax. Additional room options available.

Manilow Suites
175 N. Harbor Drive
Chicago, IL 60601
(312) 819-0050
Sarah Wynn, sarah@manilowsuites.com
Manilow Suites offers furnished apartments for short- and long-term stays, with locations including 540 North States Street, One West Superior Place, and 151 North Michigan Avenue. Linens, kitchen ware, and soap included. Security deposits required; however, background checks may be waived for Newberry guests. Rates vary by location. Stays longer than 30 days are exempt from any room tax.

Premier Luxury Suites
540 N. State Street, Suite 1003E
Chicago, IL 60654
(312) 649-9530
Natalie Munao, natalie@premierluxury.com
Premier Luxury Suites provides fully furnished apartments for short- and long-term stays; three-night minimum. Three locations within blocks of the Newberry: 1 East Delaware Place, 1 West Superior Place, and 545 North Dearborn Street. Security deposits and background checks generally waived for Newberry guests.

2013 Newberry rates for 30 days (no tax, as guests staying this long are considered temporary residents): Studio at 1 East Delaware: $2,925; studio at Streeter: $3,030; convertible: $3,300; junior 1-bedroom: $3,450; standard 1-bedroom: $3,660; large 1-bedroom: $3,750; 2-bedroom: $4,860.

2013 Newberry nightly rates for stays shorter than 30 days (plus tax): Studio at 1 East Delaware:$104; studio at Streeter: $104; convertible: $114; 1-bedroom: $127; junior 1-bedroom: $119; large 1-bedroom: $130.00; 2-bedroom: $167.

Just Passing Through
Chicago, IL
Phone: (312) 501-3310
Fax: (866) 365-1998
Short-term apartment-style accommodations for periods ranging from one week to several months at two locations near the Newberry. Includes cable television, kitchen with full-size refrigerator, stove/oven, microwave, and coffeemaker; some units have dishwashers. Building amenities: Internet, on-site laundry, bike room, roof sundeck, and exercise room at one location. Special rate for Newberry visitors.

National Corporate Housing
39 S. LaSalle Street, #1505
Chicago, IL 60603
Phone: (312) 489-2102

Fully-stocked short-term residence option, a short walk from the Newberry. Completely furnished apartments; includes cable, high-speed internet, and local phone service. Studio, 1- and 2-bedrooms available for minimum stay of one month; prices prorated for longer stays. Fitness center, sundeck, whirlpool, doorperson, laundry, parking. Contact Lisa Burns, lburns@nationalcorporatehousing.com.

Apartments

Most apartment buildings ask for a one-year lease; however, they sometimes have sublets available for shorter periods. Call the building for details.

Canterbury Court Apartments
Manager: Joan Burke
1220 North State Parkway
Chicago, IL 60610
Phone: (312) 944-4900
Fax: (312) 944-4931
One-month minimum stay. Four blocks from the Newberry, these apartments are furnished but not stocked with linens or kitchenware. Onsite manager, with laundry and bicycle storage on the lobby level. Preferred rates and terms for Newberry Library fellows or scholars: studio occupied by one person: $1,200; studio occupied by two people: $1250;one-bedroom, one or two occupants, $1500. Refundable security deposit of $400; $160 charge for window air conditioner. Uutilities included. Summer rates may vary.

55 West Chestnut (Fewkes Tower)

Chicago, IL 60610
312-664-6231
fewkes@draperandkramer.com
Two blocks from the Newberry. Convertibles from $1,259 and 1-bedrooms from $1,326; one-year lease only. For more information, visit the Draper and Kramer Apartments. Click on “Properties,” then “Gold Coast,” then “Fewkes Tower 55 West Chestnut.”

1100 Dearborn Building
Chicago, IL 60610
Phone: (312) 787-1000
Unfurnished studio and one-bedroom apartments: studios $845-895; 1-bedrooms $1,215-1,295. Annual leases. Amenities include cable and internet, laundry facilities, 24-hour doorperson, large closets, lake view; a few minutes’ walk from the Newberry. Handicapped accessible.

Delaware Place

(Adjacent to Hancock Center)
211 East Delaware Place
Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 944-4450
Contact Person: Laura Wallace
One block east of Michigan Avenue. 24-hour desk, security/entry system, utilities included, large bike room, main floor laundry facilities, resident manager and janitor. Apartment sizes range from 260-420 square feet and rent for $895-$1,245 per month; furnishings are available for an additional charge. Cable TV-ready, telephone and computer modem ready, unit air conditioners available (extra charge). No pets. Not handicapped accessible. Nine-month to one-year leases available.

Dormitories and Hostels

While in the Loop, these options are close to the Red Line subway or “El,” for an easy commute to the Newberry. Rates do not include tax.

The J. Ira & Nicki Harris Family Hostel

24 East Congress Parkway
Chicago, IL 60605
Phone: (312) 360-0300
Fax: (312) 360-0313
Reservations and rates (subject to change): $30 per person, per night for Hosteling International members; additional $3 per person, per night for non-members. Special rate for 30 days or longer: $25/night, no tax. Most rooms are dormitory-style, ranging from 6 to 12 beds: some semi-private rooms available (call well in advance): private bedroom sleeping 2 people with a hall bath starting at $79 a night. Rooms are separated by gender, most with a shower and restroom in the room. Individual lockers are provided in each room; bring your own lock. Guests receive complimentary breakfast, bed linens, towel, and pillow.

Roosevelt University Wabash Building

425 South Wabash
Chicago, IL 60605
Phone: (312) 341-2005
Most rooms have private bedrooms with shared bathroom facilities. Each bedroom has an extra-long twin bed, desk, and mini-fridge with microwave. Bed linens are changed weekly, and room cleaning is available for $30. Rooms offer a view of downtown Chicago and/or Lake Michigan. Rates vary depending on length of stay, but typically average $36 a night. For stays of thirty days or more, hotel tax is waived. Facilities in the building include meeting rooms, community kitchen with oven and range (pots and pans are available for check-out), laundry operated by coin or credit card, large fitness center, cafeteria, and free wifi throughout the building.

University Center Chicago

(dormitory)
525 South State
Chicago, IL 60605
Phone: (877) 4-UCC-INFO
During summer months University Center offers full-service overnight accommodations for groups, including use of the building’s recreation area, fitness center, outdoor terrace, dining room, and laundry facilities. Apartment-style units have fully-equipped kitchens with microwave, refrigerator, dishwasher, and stove, as well as a living and dining area. Suite-style units have access to common kitchenette and lounge areas located on each floor. Each unit includes an extra-long twin bed, desk and chair, bookcase, and closet with organizer for each guest. Amenities may include two sheets, pillow and pillowcase, blanket, towel, washcloth, soap and shampoo. Quad 4-bedroom apartment-style unit with four private twin bedrooms and two baths: $69 per bedroom, single occupancy, two-night minimum. Minimum occupancy requirements may apply. Quad semi-suite of two rooms with two twin beds each, semi-private bath: $53.50 per person, per room, double occupancy; $87.50 per room, single occupancy. Two-night minimum; price includes required meal plan.

Online Apartment Finders

When searching for apartments online, it may help you to know that our neighborhood is known variously as “River North,” “Near North, “Streeterville,” or “Gold Coast.” The borders of these areas are not fixed, but places listed in these neighborhoods should be within walking distance of the Newberry. See a list of Chicago neighborhoods.

Craig’s List has a list of current sublets, exchanges, and rentals. Other websites provide more selective lists of rooms and apartments to sublet for shorter periods; see, for example, Rentalo.

Chicago Apartment Finders can help with locating sublets; call 1-888-346-3377 and let them know that you are interested in short-term housing. One former Newberry fellow highly recommends Rent.com and Apartment Ratings. Another recommends Sublet.com, which charges a fee, but has a good range of apartments.

Sabatical Homes has listings of sublet, exchange, and house-sitting opportunities, usually close to the University of Chicago or Northwestern University, but also elsewhere in Chicago. Usually listings are for six months or longer. Other options include:

Dining

The Newberry is located near many casual and fine dining establishments. To search for cuisines, locations, price ranges, and reviews for restaurants near the Newberry visit Metromix or Open Table.

Accommodations and Dining