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Chicago Points Hotel Directory
Illinois, United States213 FNC-Eligible Hotels

Points Hotels in Chicago: Award & Free Night Certificate Guide

Explore 245 points-bookable hotels in Chicago (Illinois, United States) across 8 loyalty programs. Standard award rates in our dataset span from 7,500 to 97,000 points per night (median 28,000 pts), with 213 properties qualifying for credit card Free Night Certificates.

Total Properties
245
Across 8 loyalty programs
Certificate (FNC) Eligible
213
87% of Chicago dataset
Standard Points Range
7.5k–97k
Median: 28,000 pts/night
Avg. Dataset Value
0.94¢/pt
Estimated cents-per-point yield
Dataset & Award Availability Note: Listed points prices, cash rate estimates, and Free Night Certificate (FNC) eligibility are calculated from AwardTrail’s hotel dataset and do not guarantee live award-night availability. AwardTrail does not check real-time room inventory; always verify standard-room award space and seasonal pricing directly with the loyalty program before transferring points or booking.

Chicago Points Hotels by Loyalty Program

Calculated from 245 properties in Chicago in the AwardTrail dataset.

Loyalty ProgramHotelsStd. Points RangeFNC EligibleProgram Guide
Marriott Bonvoy
The Ritz-Carlton, St. Regis, The Luxury Collection
12915,000 – 96,000Median: 28,000 pts/night129 propertiesMarriott Guide
Hilton Honors
Waldorf Astoria, Curio Collection, Hilton Hotels & Resorts
4337,000 – 97,000Median: 60,000 pts/night43 propertiesHilton Guide
World of Hyatt
Park Hyatt, The Unbound Collection, Hyatt Place
278,000 – 40,000Median: 15,000 pts/night24 propertiesHyatt Guide
Wyndham Rewards
Club Wyndham, Dolce Hotels & Resorts, Ramada
137,500 – 15,000Median: 15,000 pts/night7 propertiesWyndham Guide
IHG One Rewards
Crowne Plaza, Staybridge Suites, Holiday Inn
1222,000 – 75,000Median: 25,500 pts/night10 propertiesIHG Guide
Choice Privileges
Radisson Blu, Preferred Hotels & Resorts, Comfort Inn
98,000 – 55,000Median: 20,000 pts/night0Choice Guide
Sonesta Travel Pass
Sonesta Select, Classico Collection, The Royal Sonesta
915,000 – 40,000Median: 30,000 pts/night0Sonesta Guide
Best Western Rewards
Best Western, Best Western Plus
316,000 – 20,000Median: 16,000 pts/night0Best Western Guide

Free Night Certificates in Chicago

Properties matching credit card certificate thresholds in our dataset.

Marriott 85k FNC (up to 100k w/ top-off)

Bookable with Marriott 85k FNC (Brilliant / Ritz-Carlton card) + up to 15,000 points top-off.

129 hotels
Marriott 50k FNC (up to 65k w/ top-off)

Bookable with Marriott 50k FNC (Bountiful / Bevy / Ritz-Carlton / 75-night choice) + up to 15,000 points top-off.

127 hotels
Marriott 35k FNC (up to 50k w/ top-off)

Bookable with Marriott 35k FNC (Boundless / Amex Business) + up to 15,000 points top-off.

125 hotels
Hilton Uncapped FNC

Eligible for Hilton Honors Free Night Reward on standard rooms (Hilton Aspire, Surpass $15k spend).

43 hotels
Hyatt Cat 1–7 FNC

Eligible for World of Hyatt Category 1–7 Free Night Award (60-night Globalist Milestone).

24 hotels
Hyatt Cat 1–4 FNC

Eligible for World of Hyatt Category 1–4 Free Night Award (Chase Hyatt Card anniversary, 30-night Milestone, Brand Explorer).

17 hotels
IHG 40k FNC (+ Unlimited Top-Off)

Eligible for IHG Premier Anniversary 40,000-point Free Night (supports point top-off on most properties).

10 hotels
Wyndham 15k Sweet Spot

Costs 7,500–15,000 points per night (10% discount with Wyndham Earner cards).

7 hotels

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Showing 60 of 245 matching properties in Chicago
Dataset figures are reference estimates and do not reflect live award-night inventory.
Hotel Name & BrandLoyalty ProgramCategory / TierPoints / Night (Off-Peak • Std • Peak)Est. Cash & ValueFNC EligibleLinks
Park Hyatt Chicago
Park Hyatt•Luxury
800 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611
Hyatt
Category 6
25,000 pts std
17,500 off-peak • 45,000 peak
680/nt est.
2.72¢/pt
Cat 1–7 FNC
Hyatt Place Chicago / Wicker Park
Park Hyatt•Luxury
1551 West North Avenue, Chicago, IL, United States
Hyatt
Category 8
40,000 pts std
35,000 off-peak • 45,000 peak
1050/nt est.
2.63¢/pt
Points only
Chicago Athletic Association (Unbound Collection)
The Unbound Collection•Boutique
12 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60603
Hyatt
Category 4
15,000 pts std
7,500 off-peak • 25,000 peak
390/nt est.
2.60¢/pt
Cat 1–4 FNCCat 1–7 FNC
Club Wyndham Chicago
Club Wyndham•Extended Stay / Villa
Chicago, United States
Wyndham
Tier 2 (15,000 pts)
15,000 pts std
15,000 off-peak • 30,000 peak
370/nt est.
2.47¢/pt
Wyndham ≤15k
Dolce by Wyndham Chicago
Dolce Hotels & Resorts•Resort
Chicago, United States
Wyndham
Tier 2 (15,000 pts)
15,000 pts std
15,000 off-peak • 15,000 peak
370/nt est.
2.47¢/pt
Wyndham ≤15k
Hyatt Place Chicago/Downtown - The Loop
Hyatt Place•City / Urban
29 North Franklin Street, Chicago, IL, United States
Hyatt
Category 2
8,000 pts std
6,500 off-peak • 9,500 peak
195/nt est.
2.44¢/pt
Cat 1–4 FNCCat 1–7 FNC
Hyatt Place Chicago - Medical / University District
Hyatt Place•City / Urban
1835 West Harrison Street, Chicago, IL, United States
Hyatt
Category 2
8,000 pts std
6,500 off-peak • 9,500 peak
195/nt est.
2.44¢/pt
Cat 1–4 FNCCat 1–7 FNC
Hyatt Place Chicago O'Hare
Hyatt Place•City / Urban
Chicago O'Hare, United States
Hyatt
Category 2
8,000 pts std
6,500 off-peak • 9,500 peak
195/nt est.
2.44¢/pt
Cat 1–4 FNCCat 1–7 FNC
Hyatt Place Chicago / River North
Hyatt Place•City / Urban
66 West Illinois Street, Chicago, IL, United States
Hyatt
Category 2
8,000 pts std
6,500 off-peak • 9,500 peak
195/nt est.
2.44¢/pt
Cat 1–4 FNCCat 1–7 FNC
Hyatt Place Chicago-South/University Medical Center
Hyatt Place•City / Urban
5225 South Harper Avenue, Chicago, IL, United States
Hyatt
Category 2
8,000 pts std
6,500 off-peak • 9,500 peak
195/nt est.
2.44¢/pt
Cat 1–4 FNCCat 1–7 FNC
Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Chicago
Ramada•City / Urban
Chicago, United States
Wyndham
Tier 1 (7,500 pts)
7,500 pts std
7,500 off-peak • 15,000 peak
180/nt est.
2.40¢/pt
Wyndham ≤15k
Destination by Hyatt Residences Chicago O'Hare
The Unbound Collection•Resort
Chicago O'Hare, United States
Hyatt
Category 6
25,000 pts std
21,000 off-peak • 29,000 peak
590/nt est.
2.36¢/pt
Cat 1–7 FNC
Mr & Mrs Smith Sanctuary Chicago O'Hare
Mr & Mrs Smith•Luxury
Chicago O'Hare, United States
Hyatt
Category 6
25,000 pts std
21,000 off-peak • 29,000 peak
580/nt est.
2.32¢/pt
Cat 1–7 FNC
JdV by Hyatt Hotel Chicago O'Hare
The Unbound Collection•Lifestyle / Boutique
Chicago O'Hare, United States
Hyatt
Category 3
12,000 pts std
9,000 off-peak • 15,000 peak
260/nt est.
2.17¢/pt
Cat 1–4 FNCCat 1–7 FNC
Hyatt Regency Chicago O'Hare
Hyatt Regency•City / Urban
Chicago O'Hare, United States
Hyatt
Category 4
15,000 pts std
12,000 off-peak • 18,000 peak
325/nt est.
2.17¢/pt
Cat 1–4 FNCCat 1–7 FNC
Thompson Hotels Chicago
Thompson Hotels•Lifestyle / Boutique
Chicago, United States
Hyatt
Category 6
25,000 pts std
21,000 off-peak • 29,000 peak
540/nt est.
2.16¢/pt
Cat 1–7 FNC
Hyatt Regency Chicago
Hyatt Regency•City / Urban
151 East Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL, United States
Hyatt
Category 4
15,000 pts std
12,000 off-peak • 18,000 peak
320/nt est.
2.13¢/pt
Cat 1–4 FNCCat 1–7 FNC
Hyatt Regency McCormick Place
Hyatt Regency•City / Urban
2233 South Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Drive, Chicago, IL, United States
Hyatt
Category 4
15,000 pts std
12,000 off-peak • 18,000 peak
320/nt est.
2.13¢/pt
Cat 1–4 FNCCat 1–7 FNC
Hyatt Centric Chicago O'Hare
Hyatt Centric•Lifestyle / Boutique
Chicago O'Hare, United States
Hyatt
Category 4
15,000 pts std
12,000 off-peak • 18,000 peak
315/nt est.
2.10¢/pt
Cat 1–4 FNCCat 1–7 FNC
Ambassador Hotel
The Unbound Collection•Luxury
1301 North State Parkway, Chicago, IL, United States
Hyatt
Category 5
20,000 pts std
17,000 off-peak • 23,000 peak
420/nt est.
2.10¢/pt
Cat 1–7 FNC
Hotel Lincoln
The Unbound Collection•Luxury
1816 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL, US
Hyatt
Category 5
20,000 pts std
17,000 off-peak • 23,000 peak
420/nt est.
2.10¢/pt
Cat 1–7 FNC
Thompson Chicago
Thompson Hotels•Lifestyle / Boutique
21 East Bellevue Place, Chicago, IL, United States
Hyatt
Category 6
25,000 pts std
21,000 off-peak • 29,000 peak
520/nt est.
2.08¢/pt
Cat 1–7 FNC
Hyatt Centric Chicago Magnificent Mile
Hyatt Centric•Lifestyle / Boutique
215 East Erie Street, Chicago, IL, United States
Hyatt
Category 4
15,000 pts std
12,000 off-peak • 18,000 peak
310/nt est.
2.07¢/pt
Cat 1–4 FNCCat 1–7 FNC
Hyatt Centric The Loop Chicago
Hyatt Centric•Lifestyle / Boutique
100 West Monroe Street, Chicago, IL, United States
Hyatt
Category 4
15,000 pts std
12,000 off-peak • 18,000 peak
310/nt est.
2.07¢/pt
Cat 1–4 FNCCat 1–7 FNC
Secrets Impression & Resort Chicago O'Hare
Secrets Resorts•All-Inclusive
Chicago O'Hare, United States
Hyatt
Category D
30,000 pts std
25,000 off-peak • 35,000 peak
620/nt est.
2.07¢/pt
Points only
Caption by Hyatt Chicago O'Hare
Hyatt Centric•Lifestyle / Boutique
Chicago O'Hare, United States
Hyatt
Category 3
12,000 pts std
9,000 off-peak • 15,000 peak
245/nt est.
2.04¢/pt
Cat 1–4 FNCCat 1–7 FNC
Hyatt House Chicago O'Hare
Hyatt House•Extended Stay / Villa
Chicago O'Hare, United States
Hyatt
Category 3
12,000 pts std
9,000 off-peak • 15,000 peak
235/nt est.
1.96¢/pt
Cat 1–4 FNCCat 1–7 FNC
Dreams Resort & Spa Chicago O'Hare
Dreams Resorts•All-Inclusive
Chicago O'Hare, United States
Hyatt
Category C
25,000 pts std
21,000 off-peak • 29,000 peak
490/nt est.
1.96¢/pt
Points only
Hyatt House Chicago - Medical / University District
Hyatt House•Extended Stay / Villa
1835 West Harrison Street, Chicago, IL, United States
Hyatt
Category 3
12,000 pts std
9,000 off-peak • 15,000 peak
230/nt est.
1.92¢/pt
Cat 1–4 FNCCat 1–7 FNC
Hyatt House Chicago West Loop-Fulton Market
Hyatt House•Extended Stay / Villa
105 North May Street, Chicago, IL, United States
Hyatt
Category 3
12,000 pts std
9,000 off-peak • 15,000 peak
230/nt est.
1.92¢/pt
Cat 1–4 FNCCat 1–7 FNC
Radisson Blu Hotel, Chicago
Radisson Blu•Luxury
Radisson Blu Hotel, Chicago, Chicago, IL, United States
Choice
Nordic / Europe Sweet Spot (16k–35k)
20,000 pts std
16,000 off-peak • 26,000 peak
350/nt est.
1.75¢/pt
Points only
Hotel Versey
Wyndham•City / Urban
644 West Diversey Parkway, Chicago, IL, United States
Wyndham
Tier 2 (15,000 pts)
15,000 pts std
15,000 off-peak • 15,000 peak
250/nt est.
1.67¢/pt
Wyndham ≤15k
TRYP by Wyndham Chicago
TRYP by Wyndham•Lifestyle / Boutique
Chicago, United States
Wyndham
Tier 2 (15,000 pts)
15,000 pts std
15,000 off-peak • 15,000 peak
250/nt est.
1.67¢/pt
Wyndham ≤15k
Wyndham Blake Hotel
Wyndham•City / Urban
500 South Dearborn Street, Chicago, IL, United States
Wyndham
Tier 2 (15,000 pts)
15,000 pts std
15,000 off-peak • 15,000 peak
250/nt est.
1.67¢/pt
Wyndham ≤15k
Wyndham Chicago McCormick Hotel
Wyndham•City / Urban
11 West 26th Street, Chicago, IL, United States
Wyndham
Tier 2 (15,000 pts)
15,000 pts std
15,000 off-peak • 15,000 peak
250/nt est.
1.67¢/pt
Wyndham ≤15k
The Grand Chicago (Preferred Hotels & Resorts)
Preferred Hotels & Resorts•Luxury
Chicago, United States
Choice
Preferred Luxury (45k–87k)
55,000 pts std
45,000 off-peak • 75,000 peak
890/nt est.
1.62¢/pt
Points only
Comfort Hotel Chicago Central
Comfort Inn•City / Urban
Chicago, United States
Choice
Standard (15k–30k)
12,000 pts std
8,000 off-peak • 16,000 peak
190/nt est.
1.58¢/pt
Points only
Howard Johnson Inn Chicago Downtown
Howard Johnson•City / Urban
Howard Johnson Inn Chicago Downtown, Chicago, IL, United States
Wyndham
Tier 1 (7,500 pts)
7,500 pts std
7,500 off-peak • 15,000 peak
115/nt est.
1.53¢/pt
Points only
Travelodge Hotel Downtown Chicago
Travelodge•City / Urban
Travelodge Hotel Downtown Chicago, Chicago, IL, United States
Wyndham
Tier 1 (7,500 pts)
7,500 pts std
7,500 off-peak • 15,000 peak
105/nt est.
1.40¢/pt
Points only
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Chicago Downtown
La Quinta•City / Urban
1 South Franklin Street, Chicago, IL, United States
Wyndham
Tier 2 (15,000 pts)
15,000 pts std
15,000 off-peak • 15,000 peak
205/nt est.
1.37¢/pt
Points only
The Ritz-Carlton Chicago
The Ritz-Carlton•Luxury
Chicago, United States
Marriott
Flagship Luxury (85k+)
96,000 pts std
82,000 off-peak • 118,000 peak
1310/nt est.
1.36¢/pt
85k FNC
Cambria Chicago Loop - Theatre District
Cambria Hotels•Lifestyle / Boutique
32 West Randolph Street, Chicago, IL, United States
Choice
Standard (15k–30k)
20,000 pts std
16,000 off-peak • 25,000 peak
270/nt est.
1.35¢/pt
Points only
Cambria Hotel Chicago Loop - Theatre District
Cambria Hotels•Lifestyle / Boutique
32 West Randolph Street, Chicago, IL, United States
Choice
Standard (15k–30k)
20,000 pts std
16,000 off-peak • 25,000 peak
270/nt est.
1.35¢/pt
Points only
Super 8 Chicago Il
Super 8•City / Urban
Super 8 Chicago Il, Chicago, IL, United States
Wyndham
Tier 1 (7,500 pts)
7,500 pts std
7,500 off-peak • 15,000 peak
100/nt est.
1.33¢/pt
Points only
Cambria Hotel Chicago Downtown
Cambria Hotels•Lifestyle / Boutique
Chicago, United States
Choice
Standard (15k–30k)
20,000 pts std
16,000 off-peak • 25,000 peak
260/nt est.
1.30¢/pt
Points only
Ascend Hotel Collection Chicago
Ascend Hotel Collection•Boutique
Ascend Hotel Collection Chicago, Chicago, IL, United States
Choice
Standard (15k–30k)
20,000 pts std
16,000 off-peak • 26,000 peak
260/nt est.
1.30¢/pt
Points only
Sonesta Select Chicago
Sonesta Select•City / Urban
Chicago, United States
Sonesta
Value (<15k)
15,000 pts std
12,500 off-peak • 17,500 peak
190/nt est.
1.27¢/pt
Points only
Rodeway Inn Chicago
Rodeway Inn•City / Urban
Rodeway Inn Chicago, Chicago, IL, United States
Choice
Value (<15k)
8,000 pts std
6,000 off-peak • 10,000 peak
100/nt est.
1.25¢/pt
Points only
Rodeway Inn Chicago
Rodeway Inn•City / Urban
Rodeway Inn Chicago, Chicago, IL, United States
Choice
Value (<15k)
8,000 pts std
6,000 off-peak • 10,000 peak
100/nt est.
1.25¢/pt
Points only
Hotel Clásico Chicago, Classico Collection by Sonesta
Classico Collection•Luxury
Chicago, United States
Sonesta
Upscale (25k–35k)
30,000 pts std
25,000 off-peak • 35,000 peak
370/nt est.
1.23¢/pt
Points only
Wyndham Garden Chicago Ohare
Wyndham Garden•City / Urban
Wyndham Garden Chicago Ohare, Chicago, IL, United States
Wyndham
Tier 2 (15,000 pts)
15,000 pts std
15,000 off-peak • 15,000 peak
180/nt est.
1.20¢/pt
Points only
The Royal Sonesta Chicago
The Royal Sonesta•Luxury
Chicago, United States
Sonesta
Luxury / Royal (40k–50k)
40,000 pts std
35,000 off-peak • 50,000 peak
480/nt est.
1.20¢/pt
Points only
The St. Regis Chicago
St. Regis•Luxury
The St. Regis Chicago, Chicago, IL, United States
Marriott
Flagship Luxury (85k+)
96,000 pts std
82,000 off-peak • 118,000 peak
1150/nt est.
1.20¢/pt
85k FNC
The Allegro Royal Sonesta Hotel Chicago Loop
The Royal Sonesta•Luxury
171 West Randolph Street, Chicago, IL, United States
Sonesta
Luxury / Royal (40k–50k)
40,000 pts std
35,000 off-peak • 50,000 peak
440/nt est.
1.10¢/pt
Points only
The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown
The Royal Sonesta•Luxury
71 East Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL, United States
Sonesta
Luxury / Royal (40k–50k)
40,000 pts std
35,000 off-peak • 50,000 peak
440/nt est.
1.10¢/pt
Points only
The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North
The Royal Sonesta•Luxury
505 North State Street, Chicago, IL, United States
Sonesta
Luxury / Royal (40k–50k)
40,000 pts std
35,000 off-peak • 50,000 peak
440/nt est.
1.10¢/pt
Points only
The Royal Sonesta Chicago Riverfront
The Royal Sonesta•City / Urban
71 E Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60601
Sonesta
Luxury / Royal (40k–50k)
30,000 pts std
25,000 off-peak • 40,000 peak
325/nt est.
1.08¢/pt
Points only
Sonesta ES Chicago Downtown Magnificent Mile
Sonesta Hotels & Resorts•Resort
201 East Walton Place, Chicago, IL, United States
Sonesta
Upscale (25k–35k)
30,000 pts std
25,000 off-peak • 35,000 peak
320/nt est.
1.07¢/pt
Points only
The Gwen, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Michigan Avenue Chicago
The Luxury Collection•Luxury
The Gwen, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Michigan Avenue Chicago, Chicago, IL, United States
Marriott
Premier (50k–85k)
78,000 pts std
65,000 off-peak • 92,000 peak
820/nt est.
1.05¢/pt
50k FNC85k FNC
Ramada Lake Shore Chicago
Ramada•City / Urban
Ramada Lake Shore Chicago, Chicago, IL, United States
Wyndham
Tier 2 (15,000 pts)
15,000 pts std
15,000 off-peak • 15,000 peak
140/nt est.
0.93¢/pt
Points only
Showing 60 of 245 matching properties in Chicago

Frequently Asked Questions: Chicago Points Hotels

Summary answers calculated from AwardTrail’s Chicago hotel dataset.

How many points hotels are in Chicago in the AwardTrail dataset?

AwardTrail’s dataset lists 245 points-bookable properties in Chicago (Illinois, United States) across 8 loyalty programs: Marriott Bonvoy (129), Hilton Honors (43), World of Hyatt (27), Wyndham Rewards (13), IHG One Rewards (12), Choice Privileges (9), Sonesta Travel Pass (9), Best Western Rewards (3). Standard points rates in the dataset range from 7,500 to 97,000 points per night (median 28,000 points).

Which Free Night Certificates can be used at hotels in Chicago?

Based on category and standard point thresholds in our dataset, 213 of the 245 properties in Chicago match Free Night Certificate criteria, including Marriott 85k FNC (up to 100k w/ top-off) (129 properties), Marriott 50k FNC (up to 65k w/ top-off) (127 properties), Marriott 35k FNC (up to 50k w/ top-off) (125 properties), Hilton Uncapped FNC (43 properties), Hyatt Cat 1–7 FNC (24 properties), Hyatt Cat 1–4 FNC (17 properties), IHG 40k FNC (+ Unlimited Top-Off) (10 properties), Wyndham 15k Sweet Spot (7 properties). Certificate redemption always requires standard-room award availability on your travel dates.

What is the points cost range by loyalty program in Chicago?

Marriott Bonvoy: 129 properties from 15,000 to 96,000 pts/night (median 28,000 pts); Hilton Honors: 43 properties from 37,000 to 97,000 pts/night (median 60,000 pts); World of Hyatt: 27 properties from 8,000 to 40,000 pts/night (median 15,000 pts); Wyndham Rewards: 13 properties from 7,500 to 15,000 pts/night (median 15,000 pts); IHG One Rewards: 12 properties from 22,000 to 75,000 pts/night (median 25,500 pts); Choice Privileges: 9 properties from 8,000 to 55,000 pts/night (median 20,000 pts); Sonesta Travel Pass: 9 properties from 15,000 to 40,000 pts/night (median 30,000 pts); Best Western Rewards: 3 properties from 16,000 to 20,000 pts/night (median 16,000 pts)

Do the listed points prices for Chicago guarantee live award availability?

No. All points costs, cash rate estimates, and Free Night Certificate eligibility badges on AwardTrail are reference figures from our dataset and do not reflect live room inventory. Hotel programs use seasonal or dynamic pricing and limit standard-room award allotments, so always verify live availability directly on the loyalty program’s website before transferring points.

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