If you’re looking for a hotel in Chicago, Illinois, chances are you can get a discount on the room price if you’re a senior citizen or an AARP member.
In this guide, we’ve explained the best hotels that have discounts for seniors and AARP members in Chicago.
For each hotel, we’ve explained where it is in Chicago, the key amenities, who discounts are available for, how much of a discount you can get, how expensive the hotel is at the regular price, and what rating the hotel gets on Google.
Hotels with senior and AARP member discounts in Chicago, Illinois
1. The LaSalle Chicago, Autograph Collection
- Location: near Chicago Immigration Advocates Law Offices, 0.7 miles from downtown Chicago, and 17.4 miles from O’Hare International Airport
- Discounts available for: anyone aged 62 or older
- Discount level: up to 15% off
- Key amenities: fitness center, swimming pool, full-service spa, meeting space, free WiFi, pet friendly, dry cleaning service
- Price: high
- Rating (from Google): 4.8/5
2. Residence Inn Chicago Downtown/Loop
- Location: near Millenium Park, 0.9 miles from downtown Chicago, and 17.2 miles from O’Hare International Airport
- Discounts available for: anyone aged 62 or older
- Discount level: up to 15% off
- Key amenities: fitness center, kitchen, meeting space, free WiFi, pet friendly, laundry
- Price: mid
- Rating (from Google): 4.5/5
3. Kimpton Hotel Monaco Chicago | Downtown
- Location: near Chicago Architecture Center, 0.7 miles from downtown Chicago, and 17.4 miles from O’Hare International Airport
- Discounts available for: anyone aged 62 or older, and AARP members
- Discount level: up to 30% off
- Key amenities: fitness center, loaner bikes, pet friendly, free WiFi
- Price: mid
- Rating (from Google): 4.6/5
4. Intercontinental Chicago Magnificent Mile
- Location: near Millenium Park, 1.2 miles from downtown Chicago, and 17.7 miles from O’Hare International Airport
- Discounts available for: anyone aged 62 or older, and AARP members
- Discount level: up to 30% off
- Key amenities: fitness center, swimming pool, meeting space, free WiFi, pet friendly
- Price: mid
- Rating (from Google): 4.4/5
5. Travelodge by Wyndham Downtown Chicago
- Location: near Chicago Immigration Advocates Law Offices, 0.2 miles from downtown Chicago, and 18.1 miles from O’Hare International Airport
- Discounts available for: anyone aged 60 or older, and AARP members
- Discount level: up to 10% off for seniors, up to 15% off for AARP members
- Key amenities: business center, kitchenette, free WiFi, pet friendly
- Price: low
- Rating (from Google): 3.4/5
FAQs
Which hotel chains offer discounts for seniors and AARP members in Chicago, Illinois?
Many different hotel brands offer discounts for seniors and AARP members, including Marriott, InterContinental Hotels Group, Hilton Hotels & Resorts, Extended Stay America, Best Western, Hyatt Hotels & Resorts, Wyndham Hotels, and all Choice Hotel brands.
How old do I have to be to get a discount?
Depending on the hotel, you can normally get a discount if you're at least 60 years old, but with some hotel chains you have to be at least 62 years old.
With hotels that offer discounts for AARP members, you only need to be 50 years old - this is the minimum age at which you can get a full AARP membership.
How much of a discount can I get?
As a senior citizen or AARP member, you can typically get a discount of 5-15% off the nightly rate of your hotel room, and sometimes even up to 30% off. The exact discount you'll get depends on the hotel you stay at.
How do I access the discount I'm entitled to?
When browsing a hotel's website, there should be a dropdown menu that will display the special senior citizen or AARP member rate for that hotel.
To access the lower room price you're entitled to, simply book your room as normal, then mention the discount at check-in. You'll need to provide your ID or AARP membership card to prove your eligibility.
To get the discount, you need to ensure you book on the hotel's website, such as on marriott.com or ihg.com. You can't use another booking website, like booking.com, or you won't receive the senior citizen discount.