For a lively dining option, guests can go three miles to Harry Caray's, the popular restaurant named after the late and beloved Chicago Cubs announcer ("Cubs win] Cubs win] Cubs win]"). In this town, locals aren't only wild about those lovable Cubs, but they've elevated Harry to sainthood. The restaurant offers boffo steaks, seafood and pastas. Speaking of steak, the hotel's Outback Steakhouse also dishes up everything from 14-ounce rib eyes to fettuccine Alfredo. SpringHill's guests also can enjoy complimentary breakfast buffets and manager's receptions every Wednesday evening.

The SpringHill, a member of the Marriott company, seeks to paint the ambience guests seek when on trips. The lobby dining area features sleek black chairs, floor-to- ceiling windows through which streams of natural light flood the place, and striking decorative touches, such as a mural of a purple and mint-green propeller plane. Patrons can pamper themselves silly with massages, facials, manicures and pedicures in the salon and spa, and dive in the pool festooned with blue-green tile columns, floor plants and murals of ocean cliffs. The SpringHill also provides business and fitness centers with all the trimmings.

Suites include kitchenettes, refrigerators, microwave ovens, dishes, silverware, mirrored closet doors, work desks and ergonomic chairs.

With great locations and accommodations for extended stays, the SpringHill Suites Chicago O'Hare not only attracts a large business crowd but frequent family reunions and weddings.