Hotel at a Glance: Chicago Marriott Northwest

Situated in an upscale Chicago suburb, Chicago Marriott Northwest is not too close and not too far from the action. Only an hour away lies the hustle and bustle of Chicago, where you can climb to the top of the Willis Tower, catch a game at Wrigley Field, or shop the Mag Mile. But when it’s time to lay your head down, you can retreat to the comparative calm of Northwest Chicagoland. And, on days where you decide to skip the downtown trek, there’s still plenty to do just minutes away.

• Catch a show: Just down the street, the Sears Centre Arena plays host to everything from concerts to basketball.
• Shop your favorite brands such as the Banana Republic and Lush at the Woodfield Mall, only a 15-minute drive away.
• Head downtown to take selfies in the Cloud Gate at Millenium Park or see Sue at the Field Museum.
• Jump-start your day with the included breakfast served right in the hotel.
• Dine on a sizzling steak or fresh seafood at the RC Grille, and don’t forget to pair it with a signature cocktail.

Schaumburg, Illinois: Family-Friendly Chicago Suburb with Shopping and Nature Preserve

Schaumburg, located about 30 miles northwest of Chicago, is best known as the home of Woodfield Mall, the nation’s ninth-largest shopping center. Among roughly 300 stores and restaurants, Woodfield’s anchor attractions include an Apple Store, Macy’s, and Nordstrom. Just around the corner, The Streets of Woodfield offers a pedestrian-friendly experience with a movie theater, clothing stores, and the Legoland Discovery Center. Here, kids can tour an interactive Lego “factory” and build their own Lego creations.

Experience the outdoors at the Ned Brown Forest Preserve—popularly known as Busse Woods—a 3,700-acre expanse on the border of Schaumburg and Elk Grove Village. Bikers, joggers, and rollerbladers take advantage of an 8-mile paved loop as fishers post up around Busse Lake in pursuit of channel catfish, largemouth bass, and northern pike. The forest preserve is also a popular spot for canoeing and picnicking. Come evening, journey back to the Middle Ages at Medieval Times, a hybrid restaurant and that puts on a nightly show—a jousting tournament with horseback-riding knights and falconry demonstrations.