Chicago, IL – The Neighborhood Hotel Little Italy is the ultimate boutique hotel for those visiting the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC). Guests are able to easily access events like: UIC commencement and the UIC Flames basketball games as they compete with teams in the Missouri Valley Conference (MVC). UIC draws twelve visiting teams from across the Midwest and beyond—making our suites a perfect home base for traveling parents, friends, siblings and grandparents.

The Neighborhood Hotel Little Italy features thirty-five thoughtfully designed one and two bedroom suites, all within walking distance to the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC). This new property is the closest boutique hotel within walking distance to UIC and delivers a seamless blend of practical amenities and heartfelt, tech forward hospitality.

Each spacious suite features a layout that’s ideal for families with multiple children, friends, parents and grandparents. All suites includes a:

  • Full kitchen complete with Moccamaster brewer, local Metric coffee, and Gibsons seasoning salt—perfect for in-suite meals and late-night snacks.
  • Spacious living areas that allow for separation between sleep and gathering spaces.
  • In-unit washer/dryer to reduce packing stress.
  • Partnership with Baby’s Away — a baby gear rental service that’s delivered and set up in-suite.

One recent guest shared thoughts on their Neighborhood Hotel Little Italy experience. I came down to my niece’s graduation at nearby UIC and was very pleased with the accommodations. The room had enough space for everyone to gather and the proximity to UIC can’t be beat.

The Neighborhood Hotel Little Italy is the best boutique hotel that serves as a homebase for everything from relaxing with family and friends to hosting college celebrations and cheering on student-athletes as our apartment-style suites ensure both proximity and privacy. Each suite is a comfortable “home away from home” for all to enjoy.

About The Neighborhood Hotel

The Neighborhood Hotel was founded by travel enthusiasts who enjoy spaces that inspire, comfort and fuel. Each suite is well equipped for short and longterm stays (i.e. kitchenettes, laundry, etc.). The Neighborhood Hotel aims to transform old buildings with cool history into well outfitted apartment style hotels that honor the old while representing the now. The vibe is fresh + fun with rooms that are stocked to support everyone from the homebody to the adventurer. The Neighborhood Hotel serves as a basecamp for the explorer and a sanctuary for the traveler who needs to recharge, reset or just chill.The suites are simple + clean punctuated by accents that bring the right amount of pop. The Neighborhood Hotel has locations in: Lincoln Park, Little Italy, West Loop (2026 opening), New Buffalo, MI and Grand Beach, MI.

For more information, visit www.theneighborhoodhotel.com/ or follow along on Instagram at @the.neighborhood.hotel.

Jonathan Gordon
Founder & CEO
The Neighborhood Hotel