Plan a Visit

Swissôtel
323 E. Wacker Drive — 1-888-73-Swiss
Swissôtel Chicago and Shedd Aquarium present a new children's room, Designed for Kids, a specialty room designed to allow children to have the comforts and fun of home while staying at Swissôtel Chicago. The room is being developed to offer young travelers a fun exploration of aquatic life with books, movies and puzzles. When families purchase a stay in the children's room they will receive four complimentary tickets to Shedd Aquarium and kids eat free in Geneva Restaurant, room wervice and the lobby lounge when ordering from the Designed for Kids menu.

Best Western Plus River North Hotel
125 West Ohio Street — 1-800-727-0800
Free parking and an indoor pool are just two reasons to choose Best Western Plus River North Hotel. Featuring 150 guest rooms and suites, full service restaurant and lounge, fitness room and sundeck, the Best Western Plus River North Hotel offers an ideal location with affordable rates. The city’s best shopping and nightlife are just steps away from the hotel. Our hotel restaurant specializes in Chicago style pizza.  Shedd Aquarium All-Access VIP tickets can be purchased at our hotel front desk. VIP tickets allow you to bypass the ticket-purchase line and enjoy all the aquarium has to offer.

Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile
540 North Michigan Ave. — 312-836-0100
Located amid the world-famous shops and restaurants on Michigan Avenue, the Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile rises to every occasion. Book our Shedd Aquarium Package ranging from $209 – $289 and receive a newly renovated deluxe guest room and two VIP guest passes to Shedd Aquarium.

LaQuinta Inn & Suites Chicago Downtown
One S. Franklin Street — 312-558-1020
Located four short blocks from Union Station and 1.5 miles from the Shedd. This one-year old hotel features 241 vibrant rooms, an indoor pool, fitness and business center.  Our package includes two VIP tickets to Shedd Aquarium, a room with one king or two double beds, free breakfast, free high-speed internet, and an indoor pool and spa, to make your hotel stay a value-added winter retreat. Children under 18 stay free in same room with adults.  We are pet-friendly as well! Additional VIP tickets are sold separately through our front desk.

Essex Inn
800 S. Michigan Ave. — 312-939-2800
Chicago’s Essex Inn is a downtown hotel located on Michigan Avenue, within walking distance to many attractions including Shedd Aquarium. Combine breathtaking views of Grant Park, the Museum Campus and Lake Michigan with exciting packages such as the Whale of a Package -  includes two VIP tickets to Shedd Aquarium with admission into the special exhibit, Jellies and an overnight stay at the hotel. When you stay with Essex Inn, you get amazing views and amazing value with contemporary rooms featuring floor-to-ceiling windows, an all-season rooftop pool, complimentary shuttle to the Shedd and more!

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott 
216 East Ontario — 312-787-3777
"Sleeping with the Fishes ... " at the Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott, Downtown Chicago — just one block from Michigan Avenue, the Magnificent Mile. The John G. Shedd Aquarium package includes choice of queen, king, double double or king executive suite deluxe accomodations; two VIP tickets to Shedd Aquarium; complimentary parking; complimentary breakfast and a fishy surprise welcome gift.

Four Seasons Hotel
120 E. Delaware Place — 312-280-8800
Always a landmark of refined comfort, with unrivaled Lake Michigan and city views, steps from chic North Michigan Avenue shops — and minutes from Chicago's business and financial centers. Now with the sophisticated restyling of its guest rooms and executive suites, the hotel offers a fresh, contemporary ambience that remains as inviting as ever. Four Seasons offers a "Kids in the City" package where you can enjoy the Shedd Aquarium's Family Fun Package and receive one complimentary child's All-Access pass (limit of one gift per family; not valid with other promotions).

The Ritz-Carlton Chicago
160 East Pearson Street — 312-266-1000
The Ritz-Carlton Chicago, a Four Seasons Hotel, set atop Water Tower Place, high above prestigious Michigan Avenue, features exquisite décor and intuitive service. The Ritz-Carlton Chicago offers a setting of unmistakable grandeur, ideal for business or for leisure. Shedd Aquarium VIP tickets are available for purchase at the concierge desk, located in the hotel's main lobby.

Hilton Chicago
720 S. Michigan Ave. — 312-922-4400
Hilton Chicago is a landmark downtown pet-friendly property located on the "Cultural Michigan Avenue Mile" overlooking Grant Park and Lake Michigan, Millennium Park and the Museum Campus. It is the closest luxury hotel to the city's convention center while being only minutes from the Loop business center, shopping and theatre. The Hilton Chicago hotel features 1,544 richly appointed guest rooms and offers a Shedd Aquarium package that includes VIP ticket(s) to the Shedd and overnight room accommodations. With this package you can see more than 32,000 aquatic animals — 1,500 species of fishes, reptiles, amphibians, invertebrates, birds and mammals from waters around the world during your stay at the Hilton Chicago.

Hyatt Regency Chicago
151 E Wacker Drive — 312-565-1234
Hyatt Regency Chicago is in the heart of downtown, so you'll be in the midst of all the action and close to so many famous Chicago attractions, landmarks and activities. Shedd Aquarium All-Access VIP tickets can be purchased at our concierge desk. VIP tickets allow you to bypass the ticket-purchase line and enjoy the freedom to experience all the aquarium has to offer.

Homewood Suites by Hilton — Chicago Downtown
40 East Grand Avenue — 312-644-2222
Nestled among Chicago's finest cultural venues and most exciting shops in the heart of Chicago's vibrant Magnificent Mile/River North district, the Homewood Suites in downtown Chicago is a perfect family Hilton Hotel with 233 elegantly appointed guest suites with the comforts that say "Welcome home" every time you visit.

Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers
301 East North Water Street — 1-800-233-4100
The Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers is Chicago's premier downtown riverfront hotel, within a short walk of Navy Pier, Millennium Park and Michigan Avenue, and just one mile from Shedd Aquarium. With rates starting from $129 to $249 per night, our Shedd Aquarium package includes two VIP admission tickets. Click the hotel's link above to view our hotel offers page and learn more.

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