Hotels in Chicago in December 2026

3 hotels in Chicago in December 2026 seen below the public rate in the last 7 days, typically 45% less than Expedia.

Le Méridien Essex Chicago
★★★★
Dec 11 to Dec 13, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 7
Axel
$232
Expedia
$435
Includes $35 paid to the hotel at check-in
$203 less than ExpediaSign up free to book this rate
The Midland Hotel, Chicago, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel
★★★★
Dec 11 to Dec 13, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 7
Axel
$176
Expedia
$321
$145 less than ExpediaSign up free to book this rate
The Willows Hotel
★★★
Dec 11 to Dec 13, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 8
Axel
$335
Expedia
$369
$34 less than ExpediaSign up free to book this rate

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3 hotels in Chicago in December 2026 seen below the public rate in the last 7 days, typically 45% less than Expedia.

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Hotel rates in Chicago in December 2026

Seen by Axel within the last 7 days, most recently Oct 8, 2026. Each rate is the total for the stay shown, as a free account pays it, including any fee the hotel collects at check-in, beside the public rate seen for the same stay. These are examples, not live inventory: sign up free and Axel checks live rooms and rates for that hotel and those dates.

Hotel	Stay	Axel rate	Public rate	Saving	Book
Le Méridien Essex Chicago · 4-star, Marriott Hotels & Resorts	Dec 11 to Dec 13, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults	$232 · includes $35 paid at the hotel · refundable	$435 on Expedia	$203 less (47%)	Sign up free to book
The Midland Hotel, Chicago, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel · 4-star, W Hotels	Dec 11 to Dec 13, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults	$176 · non-refundable	$321 on Expedia	$145 less (45%)	Sign up free to book
The Willows Hotel · 3-star	Dec 11 to Dec 13, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults	$335 · non-refundable	$369 on Expedia	$34 less (9%)	Sign up free to book

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