Lodging


If you are coming to Chicago to attend classes here and wish to be housed by a local sangha member, please contact us.

In addition, there are many hotels and motels in the local area, including a Super 8 directly across the street. We are in the Rogers Park neighborhood of Chicago, just South of Evanston.

Please Note That:
· Quoted rates are subject to change
· For additional information on Evanston hotels (with links to maps) go to the Evanston chamber

Across the Street from the Shambhala Meditation Center of Chicago:
Super 8 Motel (formerly the Sheridan Chase Motel)
7300 N. Sheridan Rd., Chicago, IL 60626 773-973-7440
$89 weekdays and $109 Friday and Saturday (For one single king size bed: maximum of two)
$109 weekdays and $139 Friday and Saturday (For two queen size beds: maximum of four)

Just South of the Rogers Park Neighborhood:
The Ardmore House (Bed and Breakfast)
1248 W. Ardmore Ave, Chicago, IL 60660 773-728-5414
From $89 - $169/night

Evanston:
Garrett Evangelical Theological Seminary (Hostel)
2121 Sheridan Rd., Evanston, IL 60201 (Parking is available)
Contact: Director of Special Services, Ms. Sue Fowler: 847-866-3950; General Switchboard: 847-866-3900
Dorm room (with shared bath): single $52, double $73
Limited number of "VIP Rooms" with hotel style private bath: single $68, double $89

Hilton Garden Inn (the hotel is only three years old and has a restaurant)
1818 Maple Ave., Evanston, IL 60201 847-475-6400
From $109 - $329/night

Best Western University Plaza (formerly Holiday Inn; has a restaurant)
1501 Sherman Ave, Evanston, IL 60201 847-491-6400
From $80/night

Hotel Orrington (posh, recently remodeled; has fancy and medium priced restaurants)
1710 Orrington Ave. Evanston, IL 60201 847-866-8700
From $145/night

The Homestead
1615 Hinman Ave., Evanston, IL 60201 847-475-3300
From $125 - 135/night

Margarita European Inn (Bed and Breakfast with 42 rooms)
1566 Oak Ave., Evanston, IL 60201 847-869-2273
Room with shared bath: $79/night; Suite with private bath: $120 - $160/night

Hotels Further Out Near the Expressway:
Holiday Inn (has a restaurant)
5300 W. Toughy Ave., Skokie, IL 60077 847-679-8900
Single: $125 - $129/night; Double: $120 - $124/night

Hampton Inn and Suites - North Shore (has a restaurant; rates include breakfast)
5201 Old Orchard Rd, Skokie, IL 60077 847-583-1111
Standard rooms: $129/night; Two room suite: $159/night

Northshore Skokie Hotel (formerly Doubletree Northshore; has a restaurant)
9599 Skokie Boulevard, Skokie, Il 60077 847-679-7000
Rooms: $119 - $139/night

 



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