Chicago Corporate Housing Hunting Guide

By Rosemary McDonough


Finding Windy City accommodations is as easy as pie, but it can get very complicated for those who want to sort through all the options and find the best place to stay. Even limiting the choices to Chicago corporate housing doesn't make it all that easy. The price and the location of the property are key issues, and there's a huge selection within these parameters with varying space, furnishings, facilities and amenities.

A good place to start is the choice of location. A lot of business executives in Chicago prefer to stay in the Loop, or at least close to it. Other areas worth looking at nearby include the Near South Side, Near North Side and Near West Side.

These four areas together make up Chicago's downtown. Most people who need short-term rentals for a couple of weeks or months will be staying somewhere in one of these neighborhoods. It puts them close to all the major offices and meetings spaces and reduces commute hassles.

People staying here will be slam-bang in the middle of all the urban pleasures, culture and entertainment offered by one of the world's most vibrant cities. Another point worth remembering is to look for a property as close to the waterfront as possible. It's not just about the view, but also direct access to bike paths by the lakeshore and other such facilities along the waterfront.

Of course, the Loop offers proximity to the vast open space of Grant Park. The choice of location ultimately has to be made based on what the visitor plans to do in town on a daily basis after renting the place. As far as the price is concerned, the main factor is the size of the home. Common options include a studio apartment or those offering one, two or three bedrooms.

Almost every property has Wi-Fi, along with HD TV sets with cable in every bedroom and the living room. There should be at least one DVD player and music system. Unlimited local calls are commonly allowed. A renter can expect to have everything from a washer/dryer to a fully equipped bath and kitchen with all the necessary utilities and appliances.

It's important to ask beforehand about parking and other common use facilities. A family with children and a pet may also want to find out about the landlord's pet policy and availability of housekeepers and other staff such as drivers and nannies. Follow this simple checklist to find the right corporate housing in Chicago and make the stay comfortable and hassle-free.




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