On a recent visit to san Diego, we had to have a stop in Chicagoairport for a couple of hours...most of my travelling seems to be spent in airports! It was the busiest airport in the United States until Atlanta became the busiest and it was apparently voted best airport in North America in 2000...that's 8 years ago so i don't know which airport has been winning since then. The airport is 20 miles from downtown Chicago but since we weren't actaully going to Chicago we didn't actally leave the airport so I can't comment on the transport links. **The Terminals** Of course when stuck in an airport these are the places you see most often. There are 4 terminals and strangely enough these are Terminals 1, 2, 3 and Terminal 5 which is the International Terminal...whatever happened to number 4? All of the terminals are as expected, well served with restaurants , bars and business services... important when you have a 3 hour wait, and each terminal serves different airlines , with the International Terminal (where we landed) seeming to take the most planes. It was at this point, with a long wait, that I wished i had my laptop to while away the hours, because I did spot several plug ins for laptops in a place aclled plug in Lane. I did however change money in the International terminal and seemed to get a better rate than that which was being offered in the UK. All of the teminals have a duty free area but because I was flying on to San diego from here, i didn't buy anything. The one in International terminal was the normal kind of duty free place- i always think they are interchangeable between airports!
**My Experience**
Security in the airport seems to be paramount and when I landed there was a queue to get through customs. We had been given entry visas and had to form an orderly queue to get into the actual airport. Passports were checked, fingerprints and photos taken and a few questions asked such as the length of the visit and where i was staying etc...nothing too arduous although some people seemed to be at passport control for ages.
The international terminal is very busy and because I was flying internally i had to take the shuttle to terminal 3 (i think-it was a blur!). The thing that struck me about this particular airport were the queues. Once I had collected my luggage from the luggage reclaim, which is huge, and has far more reclaim belts than any other airport i have been in, I had to check my luggage in for the next leg of the journey. For security reasons (or so I thought) it couldn't go from Newcastle to san Diego but had to be reclaimed and then re checked in.
My ideas about security being tight were soon dashed. Once I had handed in my tickets and been reallocated seats (I realised I had to reclaim luggage because the seat tickets had been issued in the UK), the luggage was then left in a pile near the check in desks which was a tad bizarre when I considered the safety issues. It didn't go straight to the plane area on the conveyor but rather i had to leave it with a member of staff who appeared to be "guarding" the piles of luggage left in the one area.
This whole queuing experience took me more than one hour, and and it was then time for the connecting flight. Time for the long walk to the gate, and it is a long walk. However, the walk along the usual type of corridors found in airports is interspersed with shops and mostly eating and drinking places. Next to my gate there was even what looked like a small eating complex with different types of bars and restaurants through an archway and all clustered together.
**Verdict**
A very big and quite bewildering airport where everybody but me seemed to know where they were going. There are lots and lots of eateries, the whole place is light and airy and clean, but at the end of the day it's an airport and thankfully it got me from A to b with minimum fuss and no delays.
Providing free shuttle service to Chicago's Midway International Airport and a short drive ... more
from the downtown area, this hotel features a restaurant and comfortable rooms furnished with free wireless internet.The Holiday Inn Chicago-Midway Airport features many thoughtful amenities, including a fitness center and a swimming pool. Guests can also enjoy in-room coffeemakers and on-site dining at Coaches Sports Bar and Grill for breakfast, lunch and dinner.The Chicago McCormick Place and Bedford Park Industrial Center are located close to the Chicago-Midway Airport Holiday Inn. Downtown attractions, including the Brookfield Zoo and Shedd Aquarium are also easily accessible with nearby Interstate 55.
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Location. The Marriott Chicago Midway Airport stands one half mile south of Chicago ... more
Midway Airport in Chicago, Ill. Downtown Chicago is eight miles away. The hotel is five miles from Toyota Park. Hotel Features. The hotel lobby features marble floors and cherry wood trim. Crimson, ebony and gold fabrics add rich color to the lobby's fireside seating arrangements. Dempsey's Restaurant and an adjacent lounge serve Irish American cuisine and sport prints of famous boxing matches. A Starbucks outlet is adjacent to Dempsey's and serves specialty coffees and pastries. Five function rooms and a concierge level comprise 8,000 square feet of event space. A 24 hour business center is equipped with three computer stations and is adjacent to a 24 hour snack and sundries shop. Wireless Internet access is available in the lobby for a fee. A fitness center contains three treadmills, two stationary bikes, one elliptical machine, free weights and three wall mounted televisions. An indoor pool features natural light and an adjacent spa tub. Guestrooms. This six story, smoke free hotel offers 200 guestrooms outfitted with Marriott Revive Collection beds. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses, 300 thread count sheets, duvets, and feather/down pillows. Room décor includes earth tones and upholstered armchairs paired with ottomans. Bathrooms are stocked with Bath&Body Works toiletries and feature shower/tub combinations, granite topped vanities and curved shower rods. High speed Internet access is available for a fee. Concierge room amenities include use of a private lounge that offers complimentary weekday continental breakfasts and evening appetizers on select days. Expert Tip. The hotel's complimentary shuttle service offers a direct connection to the CTA's Orange Line which leads to major downtown Chicago attractions.
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Location. The Marriott Chicago Midway Airport stands one half mile south of Chicago ... more
Midway Airport in Chicago, Ill. Downtown Chicago is eight miles away. The hotel is five miles from Toyota Park. Hotel Features. The hotel lobby features marble floors and cherry wood trim. Crimson, ebony and gold fabrics add rich color to the lobby's fireside seating arrangements. Dempsey's Restaurant and an adjacent lounge serve Irish American cuisine and sport prints of famous boxing matches. A Starbucks outlet is adjacent to Dempsey's and serves specialty coffees and pastries. Five function rooms and a concierge level comprise 8,000 square feet of event space. A 24 hour business center is equipped with three computer stations and is adjacent to a 24 hour snack and sundries shop. Wireless Internet access is available in the lobby for a fee. A fitness center contains three treadmills, two stationary bikes, one elliptical machine, free weights and three wall mounted televisions. An indoor pool features natural light and an adjacent spa tub. Guestrooms. This six story, smoke free hotel offers 200 guestrooms outfitted with Marriott Revive Collection beds. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses, 300 thread count sheets, duvets, and feather/down pillows. Room décor includes earth tones and upholstered armchairs paired with ottomans. Bathrooms are stocked with Bath&Body Works toiletries and feature shower/tub combinations, granite topped vanities and curved shower rods. High speed Internet access is available for a fee. Concierge room amenities include use of a private lounge that offers complimentary weekday continental breakfasts and evening appetizers on select days. Expert Tip. The hotel's complimentary shuttle service offers a direct connectionto the CTA's Orange Line which leads to major downtown Chicago attractions.
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Location. The Hilton Chicago O'Hare Airport is connected to Chicago O'Hare International ... more
Airport in Chicago, Ill. The Donald E. Stephens Convention Center and the Rosemont Theatre stand two miles from the hotel. Hotel Features. The hotel's two story lobby is decorated with expansive windows, geometrically patterned carpet and a reception desk constructed of black granite contrasted against a cherry red wall. Dining options include Andiamo that serves Italian inspired fare, and organic and vegetarian specialties. The 1920s themed Gaslight Club steakhouse offers lunch and dinner service. The Sports Edition lobby level bar broadcasts sports events on 14 monitors and serves beer, wine, cocktails and appetizers. Food on the Fly serves coffee drinks, pastries, salads and sandwiches. The hotel houses self service and staffed business centers. A total of 37,000 square feet of function space accommodates events. The 10,000 square foot Hilton Athletic Club contains monitor mounted cardiovascular machines, weight training equipment, exercise balls, steam rooms, a tanning room and two massage treatment rooms. An indoor pool is paired with a spa tub. Guestrooms. The Hilton Chicago O'Hare Airport offers 858 contemporary guestrooms housed within two, 10 story wings. Hilton Serenity Beds are dressed with pillowtop mattresses, down comforters and feather/down pillows. Furnishings include leather recliners, granite topped nightstands and dressers, and desks paired with ergonomic chairs. In room treadmills are available for a fee. Floor to ceiling windows are soundproofed, and the airspace above this property is legislated as a no fly zone. Guestrooms are equipped with either high speed or wireless 45 inch flat panel televisions and MP3 adaptors, while select rooms feature 52 inch flat panel televisions, Yamaha sound systems and connectivity panels. Hypoallergenic rooms feature hardwood floors, charcoal
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Location. The Hilton Chicago O'Hare Airport is connected to Chicago O'Hare International ... more
Airport in Chicago, Ill. The Donald E. Stephens Convention Center and the Rosemont Theatre stand two miles from the hotel. Hotel Features. The hotel's two story lobby is decorated with expansive windows, geometrically patterned carpet and a reception desk constructed of black granite contrasted against a cherry red wall. Dining options include Andiamo that serves Italian inspired fare, and organic and vegetarian specialties. The 1920s themed Gaslight Club steakhouse offers lunch and dinner service. The Sports Edition lobby level bar broadcasts sports events on 14 monitors and serves beer, wine, cocktails and appetizers. Food on the Fly serves coffee drinks, pastries, salads and sandwiches. The hotel houses self service and staffed business centers. A total of 37,000 square feet of function space accommodates events. The 10,000 square foot Hilton Athletic Club contains monitor mounted cardiovascular machines, weight training equipment, exercise balls, steam rooms, a tanning room and two massage treatment rooms. An indoor pool is paired with a spa tub. Guestrooms. The Hilton Chicago O'Hare Airport offers 858 contemporary guestrooms housed within two, 10 story wings. Hilton Serenity Beds are dressed with pillowtop mattresses, down comforters and feather/down pillows. Furnishings include leather recliners, granite topped nightstands and dressers, and desks paired with ergonomic chairs. In room treadmills are available for a fee. Floor to ceiling windows are soundproofed, and the airspace above this property is legislated as a no fly zone. Guestrooms are equipped with either high speed or wireless 45 inch flat panel televisions and MP3 adaptors, while select rooms feature 52 inch flat panel televisions, Yamaha sound systems and connectivity panels. Hypoallergenic rooms feature hardwood floors, charcoal
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Situated in Terminal 2 of the O'Hare International Airport and within walking distance to ... more
all major terminals, this hotel features exceptional accommodations, complete with all of the latest technologies. The Hilton Chicago O'Hare Airport boasts an unrivaled location. Chicago's rapid-transit systems, the CTA Blue Line, is only moments away and offers instant access to the downtown area. Guests can also easily visit the Stephens Convention Center as well as Wrigley Field, home to baseball's Cubs. All guestrooms at the O'Hare Hilton feature Serta Suite Dreams beds, elegant bath amenities by Crabtree and Evelyn and MP3 compatible radios. The hotel also features a full-service health and fitness club, offering modern equipment and massage therapists.
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