With  Chicago Gay Pride (June 25-27) and North Halsted Market Days Chicago (August 7-8) right around the corner, it's time for visitors to get thinking about booking rooms, because hotels sell out FAST! And why not stay right in the heart of  Boystown, close to all the action?!

 

Situated within the neighborhood of Lakeview, it was the first officially recognized gay village in the United States, as well as the cultural center of one of the largest lesbian-gay-bisexual-transgender (LGBT) communities in the nation. Boystown has grown into a cultural center for the nearly 800,000 LGBT residents estimated to live within the Chicago metropolitan area today.

In Boystown/Lakeview you get  small, intimate restaurants and a treasure trove of shopping neighborhoods with unique shops and art galleries! Golf courses, the Lincoln Park Zoo, Wrigleyville and the Cubs Stadium, Old Towne, marinas and harbors, Hollywood gay beach, Andersonville, plus endless waterfront  walking and bike paths, are all very accessible!

 

For years, visitors and locals alike have branded The Majestic Hotel the pre-eminent boutique hotel in Chicago. Offering the atmosphere of a well-appointed, upscale English country estate, this 100 percent, non-smoking Hotel offers the perfect haven of relaxation amidst the  energetic city life found in the  popular Lakeview neighborhood.

 

The City Inns of Chicago  are comprised of three properties – The Majestic Hotel, The Willows Hotel & The City Suites – each welcome you with an abundance of personality, style and charm that epitomizes the essence of their environments.

Exuding the charm of historic buildings – circa 1920s – The City Inns are a collection of boutique hotels that combine a stylish, unique and alluring atmosphere with a location that is ideal and accessible – just 10 minutes north of downtown Chicago's business, financial and shopping districts – and brimming with the quintessential qualities of an upscale, city hotel. You can be just steps away  from all of the gay events, in a cool neighborhood!

 

It's all about GLBT pride at Chicago Pride Fest®! Slated to be held June 25-26, 2010 - immediately before Chicago's iconic Pride Parade on June 27 – this festive two-day event marks the first official party of summer.

 

Hosted by (and benefiting) the Northalsted Business Alliance , the same group behind the wildly popular Northalsted Market Days®, this equally crowd-pleasing gay and lesbian celebration of community pride showcases an eclectic lineup of arts and crafts, food and other vendors. It also features entertainment on two stages with one dedicated to some of Chicago's fine performers in the gay community.

The Pride Parade is scheduled each year for the last Sunday in June at 12 Noon. The Chicago 41st Annual Pride Parade is scheduled for Sunday, June 27, 2010.  Over the years numbers have grown to 500,000  people!

On August 7-8, 2010,  THOUSANDS  from across the country will converge on Halsted Street to celebrate the annual Northalsted Market Days®. This event is the largest two-day street fair in the Midwest and lives up to its reputation as one of the country's finest festivals!

The event spans six city blocks, has 17 entrance gates and features three music stages with more than 40 musical acts performing. Many of these artists are top-name, national headliners, giving Northalsted Market Days® a reputation for some of the best live music in Chicago.

Northalsted Market Days® is also famous for its vast array of unique food and arts and crafts vendors. Vendors from across the country sell their unique wares to this huge, upscale crowd. On average, Northalsted Market Days® features 400 food, arts and crafts vendors.

 

The City Inns 3 properties in  Boystown pride themselves on their personalized care, premier service and exceeding the needs of their discriminating leisure and business travelers. The staff is passionate here and  ensure an enjoyable and memorable stay - something you don't often see in the big hotels downtown. These properties boast a welcoming “neighborhood” charm yet with all the luxury boutique services and amenities of a full-service hotel.
 
Many packages are available depending on your interests. Everything from theatre and dining to comedy and baseball!

 

***PRE-PAY AND SAVE!  "Advanced Purchase” promotion.  This current  promotion entails a 25% discount if you choose to pre-pay.  Book a stay  with them  any dates from  now until Aug. 21, 2010, Sunday through Thursdays.  The offer expires May 31st so you have to book your reservation by  May 31, 2010.  You can call each hotel directly   or go online and  from "Select rate" - choose   “Advanced Purchase”  from the drop-down menu,  on the Reservations Calendar Page .

The Majestic         773.404.3499
The City Suites     773.404.3400
The Willows          773.528.8400


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