If you’re 60 years or older, or an AARP member, it’s likely that you don’t have to pay full price for accommodation when travelling to another city. Many hotels, motels, and resorts offer discounts for senior citizens.
Below, we’ve listed hotels in the state of Illinois that have discounts for seniors and AARP members, for each of the biggest cities in the state.
1. Chicago
- The LaSalle Chicago, Autograph Collection
- Residence Inn Chicago Downtown/Loop
- Kimpton Hotel Monaco Chicago | Downtown
- Intercontinental Chicago Magnificent Mile
- Travelodge by Wyndham Downtown Chicago
Read our complete guide to hotels with senior discounts in Chicago.
2. Schaumburg
- TownePlace Suites Chicago Schaumburg
- Chicago Marriott Schaumburg
- Holiday Inn Chicago – Schaumburg
- Holiday Inn Express Rolling Mdws-Schaumburg Area
- Wingate by Wyndham Schaumburg
Read our complete guide to hotels with senior discounts in Schaumburg.
3. Naperville
- Chicago Marriott Naperville
- Courtyard Chicago Naperville
- Hotel Indigo Naperville Riverwalk
- Holiday Inn Express Naperville
- Super 8 by Wyndham Aurora/Naperville Area
Read our complete guide to hotels with senior discounts in Naperville.
4. Joliet
- TownePlace Suites Joliet South
- Fairfield Inn Joliet South
- Holiday Inn & Suites Joliet Southwest
- Holiday Inn Express & Suites Romeoville – Joliet North
- Harrah’s Joliet
Read our complete guide to hotels with senior discounts in Joliet.
5. Rockford
- Residence Inn Rockford
- Fairfield Inn & Suites Rockford
- Staybridge Suites Rockford
- Holiday Inn Rockford(I-90&Rt 20/State St)
- La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Rockford
Read our complete guide to hotels with senior discounts in Rockford.
FAQs
Which hotel chains offer discounts for seniors and AARP members in 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.