Does anyone have recommendations for a safe, under $100, if possible, hotel in Chicago? I'd prefer to be near the Magnificent Mile area. I'm a woman travelling alone.
Many thanks.

Try the Best Western or Motel 6 on either Ohio or Ontario (near Michigan). They are next to each other. The Motel 6 is not like those at the interstate exit, it's a 12-story highrise. Both are basic, but clean, safe and have great locations.

Try the Best Western or Motel 6 on either Ohio or Ontario (near Michigan). They are next to each other. The Motel 6 is not like those at the interstate exit, it's a 12-story highrise. Both are basic, but clean, safe and have great locations.

The previous poster had two good suggestions, but even so, if you don't book way in advance, it'll be tough to get under $100 in Chicago, especially in the warmer months. Another place you might try is the Best Western Hawthorne Place. It's a bit further north in a residential area called Lakeview, about a ten minute cab or 20 minute bus ride to the Magnificent Mile. Hope you have a great trip!

Try this site if you're looking a place near Michigan Ave under $100. http://www.justpassingthrough.com They have fully furnished studio and 1 bd. room apts. in the city that just wonderful and really homelike. It's like having a place of your own while in Chicago. They are really one of the city's best kept secrets. Hope this helps and have a great time in Chicago.

Yes,
Motel 6 used to be a little bistro type hotel.. it's fine, so is best Western. Also try the Raphael and the Lenox. All 4 are on the Mag Mile and very safe and each 1 block off Michigan. There's also a Days Inn Lakeshore drive about 3 blocks off Michigan Ave. I'd do the Raphael. I've stayed there alone many times and they treat you like family. call direct and they'll usually work you a deal.

I live in Chicago and I would recommend Hot Rooms (http://www.hotrooms.com/ for the number and more info). They reserve blocks of rooms and resell them. I've heard of people getting really nice rooms on the Mag Mile for $89-100. Any hotel on the Mag Mile is safe, in my opinion. Just use common sense and you'll be OK. Have a great trip!