Monday, August 18, 2014

Chicago Corporate Housing Hunting Guide

By Rosemary McDonough


Finding a place to stay in the Windy City is easy, but the problem is that there are a ton of lodging options to choose from. Even for those looking specifically for Chicago corporate housing, there is a lot of choice. The location and price are obviously important, but so is the space available and the kind of amenities and facilities on offer.

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 three and the Loop together constitute downtown Chicago. Most anyone in need of short-term or extended stay rentals will likely prefer to be in this part of the city. It vastly reduces the need for a daily commute, and makes it easy to go to and fro between the home and office or meetings.

It is also right in the middle of downtown's urban pleasures and entertainment watering holes. The only other point worth mentioning here is to look for a place close to the waterfront. It makes good sense not just because of the view, but also on account of the direct access to lakeshore bike paths and other waterfront facilities.

The vast and open spaces of Grant Park offer one more reason for the Loop being so desirable. There are many such factors, but the choice of location is ultimately based on the visitor's itinerary and workplace. Once that is sorted out, the price will differ based on things such as the space available and the number of rooms (studio apartments, 1, 2 or 3-bedrooms, etc.).

Almost every property in Chicago that is listed as available for short-term rentals offers unlimited local calls and wireless internet, in addition to HD TV with cable in all the bedrooms and the living room. Renters may expect to see DVD players, music systems and washer/dryers. Fully equipped baths and kitchens with all the appliances and utilities one needs in a home will be provided.

Make sure to ask about common use facilities such as parking. Families with children and pets should also enquire about pet policies and on-call availability of housekeepers and staff for any other services that may required, such as nannies and drivers. Follow these simple tips to find corporate housing, and it will make a stay in Chicago convenient and memorable.




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