Chicago, IL – As family travel continues to evolve, The Neighborhood Hotel remains at the forefront—offering comfort, convenience, and closeness for multi-generational trips. The Neighborhood Hotel Little Italy feature 35 thoughtfully designed one‑ and two‑bedroom suites, all within walking distance to the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC). The new property delivers a seamless blend of practical amenities and heartfelt, tech forward hospitality.
Built for Visiting Weekends with spaces for Children, Parents and Grandparents
Ideal for families attending UIC commencement, or families on milestone trips to visit loved ones in college at parents weekend, our suites earn praise for their proximity to UIC and thoughtful design.
- Guests often note the hotel as a “convenient hotel for attending UIC for business,” with its prime location just steps from campus.
- One recent visitor shared, “I came down to my niece’s graduation at nearby UIC and was very pleased with the accommodation and room with room for everyone to visit.”
- We also frequently host families whose loved ones are traveling to Chicago to compete against UIC Flames athletic teams. As a member of the Missouri Valley Conference (MVC), UIC draws 12 visiting teams from across the Midwest and beyond—making our suites a perfect home base for traveling parents, siblings, and grandparents.
Designed Around Family Life
Each suite offers:
- Full kitchen complete with Moccamaster brewer, local Metric coffee, and Gibson’s seasoning salt—perfect for in-suite meals and late-night snacks.
- Spacious living areas to separate parents and kids, and in-unit washer/dryer to reduce packing stress.
- Partnership with Baby’s Away lets families travel light—rent baby gear delivered and set up in-suite.
Accommodations That Bridge Generations
Whether hosting college celebrations, or cheering on student-athletes, our apartment-style suites ensure both proximity and privacy. Suites serve as comfortable “homes away from home” during milestone events—from graduations to games.
About The Neighborhood Hotel
The Neighborhood Hotel was founded by travel enthusiasts who enjoy spaces that inspire, comfort and fuel. Each suite is well equipped for short and longterm stays (i.e. kitchenettes, laundry, etc.). The Neighborhood Hotel aims to transform old buildings with cool history into well outfitted apartment style hotels that honor the old while representing the now. The vibe is fresh + fun with rooms that are stocked to support everyone from the homebody to the adventurer. The Neighborhood Hotel serves as a basecamp for the explorer and a sanctuary for the traveler who needs to recharge, reset or just chill.The suites are simple + clean punctuated by accents that bring the right amount of pop. The Neighborhood Hotel has locations in: Lincoln Park, Little Italy, West Loop (2026 opening), New Buffalo, MI and Grand Beach, MI.
For more information, visit www.theneighborhoodhotel.com/ or follow along on Instagram at @the.neighborhood.hotel.
Jonathan Gordon
Founder & CEO
The Neighborhood Hotel
