Want some hotel recommendations for an upcoming endurance race, event, clinic, or training camp, along with some “insider tips” from our endurance sports coaches?
Do you maybe want to stay at the same hotel as your fellow endurance sports athletes, teammates, and coaches… and possibly get a discounted rate too?
Then SCROLL DOWN BELOW to check out our recommendations below for hotels that our local coaches and athletes frequently plan to stay at, or recommend – both locally in the Chicago area and when travel to cities for other races!
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And don’t miss booking some fun and unique excursions through our affiliate partner Viator.com too!
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CHICAGO TRIATHLON & TRIDOT POOL SCHOOLS
- FAIRMONT MILLENIUM PARK – BOOK HERE – this is a great option if you are attending any event in downtown Chicago and want to be close to Grant Park, or attached to our health club partner Lakeshore Sport & Fitness (LSF) – Illinois Center for TriDot Pool School clinics and events! For racing the Chicago Tri, it is also one of the closest hotels to the transition area for before and after the race! You can also get to our “early team meetup” spot in the morning, and ride your bike down through Millennium Park & Maggie Daley Park to get to the start very easily!
- RADISSON BLU AQUA – BOOK HERE – this hotel is across the street from the Fairmont, and also connected via underground “Pedway” walkway system to our health club partner! Tip: Check with Coach Chris for a “neighborhood discount” too!
- SWISSOTEL – BOOK HERE – this hotel is along the Chicago River and just around the corner from the Fairmont, and also connected via underground “Pedway” walkway system to our health club partner! Tip: Check with Coach Chris for a “neighborhood discount” too!
- HYATT REGENCY – BOOK HERE – similar location to the above hotels along the Chicago River, Michigan Ave, and just a couple blocks from Grant Park!
- HILTON GARDEN INN – BOOK HERE – not far from all the above hotels and nearby all the attractions, this hotel sometimes has the best value rates for nearby hotels!
CHICAGO MARATHON
- CONGRESS PLAZA HOTEL – BOOK HERE – this is a great option if you are racing the Chicago Marathon because it’s the closest hotel to the entrance in the morning, and it’s next door to our usual “Team HQ” at the ROOSEVELT CENTER!
AUSTIN TEXAS (Endurance Exchange 2023)
- Hampton Inn – Convention Center: Stay nearby the convention center with breakfast included!
CHARLOTTE, NC (Endurance Exchange 2024)
- HYATT PLACE – UNIVERSITY PARK – Stay a short drive (or walk?) off campus and enjoy free breakfast and a swimming pool at a discounted rate compared to other hotels nearby!
KAILUA-KONA (IRONMAN WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS)
- “King K” Courtyard by Marriot (Host Hotel): Stay right at the race transition area and athlete check in location by staying at the King Kamehameha hotel!
- Kailua Bay Resort: Check out this condo “Resort” with occasional VRBO / AIRBNB style condo’s for rent that are along the bike & run course, and just a block or two from transition! Just note that resort + cleaning fees will often add 50%+ to the base price! Examples: Unit 3103 or Unit 5307 or Additional Units
- And make sure you book some fun excursions through our Viator affilate link to support our site!
- Kona Excursions: Kona Trips
- Maui Excursions: Pineapple Farm
- To search any and all hotels and vacation rentals around Kona, click here: https://www.booking.com/searchresults.xu.html?city=20030951&aid=7950887&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2
NYC MARATHON
- Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott New York Manhattan/Times Square: BOOK HERE – this is a hotel that is close to tourist activities, the Javit Center, Times Square, and the bus shuttles in the morning – and it has FREE BREAKFAST! With so many hotel options in NYC, it’s easy to get overwhelmed, so consider booking based on several factors including that could vary from person to person:
- Easy access to the expo (Javitz Center),
- Easy access to the 5k race the day prior (if you’re doing the “double”)
- Easy morning access to the bus/ferry for the race start,
- Easy access for after the race (you’ll be walking a lot!), and
- What might be ideal for friends/family spectating, or any team meetups!
IRVING, TEXAS – USAT MULTISPORT NATIONALS:
- HOLIDAY INN – LAS COLINAS: BOOK HERE – this is a great option at a great rate that is close to the race venue site, so you can walk or ride to the start each day and avoid parking hassles! There is also a free breakfast every day!!!
FRANKFORT MI 70.3
- BAYMONT BY WYNDHAM: BOOK HERE – this is one of the few larger chain hotels that is located closest to Frankfort, MI just outside of town in Beulah.
IM ARIZONA
- AC Hotel by Marriott – BOOK HERE – this is a great hotel because it’s on the bike and run course and just 1 block away from the race venue site! Perfect for spectators and quick access before and after the race to stay warm!
IM WISCONSIN
- HILTON MADISON MONONA TERRACE – BOOK HERE – You can’t beat staying at the host hotel that is connected by an indoor walkway to the transition area, and right at the finish line! The best option and typically worth the extra cost for the convenience and to minimize walking before and after the race!
- BEST WESTERN PREMIERE PARK – BOOK HERE – this is a great hotel close to the race venue, finish line, and run course. Perfect location for spectators running around cheering on athletes along the run course!
- BEST WESTERN PLUS InnTowner – BOOK HERE – this is a good hotel that is typically cheaper than the downtown hotels and located out by the far end of the run course… great for spectators who plan to be out on the run course who want free breakfast and a cheaper hotel option than downtown!
Additionally, going to direct HOTEL & AIRLINE BOOKINGS are always some of the best places to find deals, so be sure to visit these links to book direct and support our website and programs:
CHOICE HOTELS
IHG HOTELS
MARRIOTT HOTELS
HYATT HOTELS
HILTON HOTELS
SOUTHWEST AIRLINES
UNITED AIRLINES
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