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Elf in Concert w/ Chicago Symphony Orchestra at Symphony Center-IL

Hotels Near Symphony Center-IL for Elf in Concert w/ Chicago Symphony Orchestra

Sunday, December 13, 2026 · 3:00 PM · Chicago, IL

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The United Center, Wrigley Field, and the Loop theaters are within reach of the Magnificent Mile hotel corridor, one of the deepest points-bookable markets in the Midwest. Prices below are for the night of the event, with the walk to Symphony Center-IL on every hotel. Want advanced search?

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Where should I stay near Symphony Center-IL for Elf in Concert w/ Chicago Symphony Orchestra?

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For Sunday, December 13, 2026, Gondola compared live cash and points rates at premium hotels within 5 km of Symphony Center-IL and narrowed them to the 20 with the best points value for event night. The strongest points redemption is Park Hyatt Chicago: 20,000 World of Hyatt points for a night that costs $439 in cash, about 2.19 cents per point. For a more everyday stay, Hyatt Regency Chicago runs 12,000 World of Hyatt points versus $183, around 1.53 cents per point. The United Center, Wrigley Field, and the Loop theaters are within reach of the Magnificent Mile hotel corridor, one of the deepest points-bookable markets in the Midwest. Every booking is direct with the hotel, so you keep your hotel loyalty points and status nights, earn your credit card points, and get 3-7% back in Gondola Cash on top of all of it.

Hotels near Symphony Center-IL for Elf in Concert w/ Chicago Symphony Orchestra, ranked by points value

Premium hotels within 5 km of Symphony Center-IL with points availability for Sunday, December 13, 2026. Distance is a straight line from the venue; walking time assumes a brisk pace. Cash and points are per night for the stay shown. Value per point shows the cents of cash value you get for each point redeemed. Last updated October 30, 2026.
#HotelDistanceStayPoints programCash / nightPoints / nightValue per point
1Park Hyatt ChicagoPark Hyatt1.3 mi · 27 min walk1 night, Dec 13World of Hyatt$43920,0002.19¢
2Hyatt Regency ChicagoHyatt Regency0.7 mi · 15 min walk1 night, Dec 13World of Hyatt$18312,0001.53¢
3Hyatt Regency McCormick Place ChicagoHyatt Regency1.9 mi · 38 min walk1 night, Dec 13World of Hyatt$16612,0001.38¢
4Chicago Athletic Association, a Hyatt HotelDestination Hotels0.3 mi · 7 min walk1 night, Dec 13World of Hyatt$19615,0001.31¢
5Hotel LincolnJoie De Vivre2.6 mi · 53 min walk1 night, Dec 13World of Hyatt$1008,0001.25¢
6The St. Regis ChicagoSt Regis0.8 mi · 18 min walk1 night, Dec 13Marriott Bonvoy$89675,0001.19¢
7The Gwen, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Michigan Avenue ChicagoLuxury Collection0.9 mi · 19 min walk1 night, Dec 13Marriott Bonvoy$43346,0000.94¢
8Thompson Chicago, by HyattThompson Hotels1.6 mi · 33 min walk1 night, Dec 13World of Hyatt$12615,0000.84¢
9JW Marriott ChicagoJW Marriott0.3 mi · 6 min walk1 night, Dec 13Marriott Bonvoy$30846,0000.67¢
10The Talbott HotelAutograph Collection Hotels & Resorts1.5 mi · 30 min walk1 night, Dec 13Marriott Bonvoy$22434,0000.66¢
11The Westin Chicago River NorthWestin0.7 mi · 15 min walk1 night, Dec 13Marriott Bonvoy$24938,0000.66¢
12Marriott Marquis ChicagoMarriott Hotels & Resorts1.8 mi · 36 min walk1 night, Dec 13Marriott Bonvoy$25440,0000.64¢
13The Westin Michigan Avenue ChicagoWestin1.5 mi · 30 min walk1 night, Dec 13Marriott Bonvoy$15526,4000.59¢
14Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel ChicagoRadisson Blu - by Choice Hotels0.7 mi · 15 min walk1 night, Dec 13Choice Privileges Rewards$17830,0000.59¢
15Kimpton Gray Hotel, an IHG HotelKimpton Hotels0.3 mi · 6 min walk1 night, Dec 13IHG One Rewards$18031,0000.58¢
16Renaissance Chicago Downtown HotelRenaissance0.6 mi · 13 min walk1 night, Dec 13Marriott Bonvoy$25547,0000.54¢
17Hotel EMC2, Autograph CollectionAutograph Collection Hotels & Resorts1.1 mi · 23 min walk1 night, Dec 13Marriott Bonvoy$24646,0000.53¢
18W Chicago - LakeshoreW Hotels1.3 mi · 26 min walk1 night, Dec 13Marriott Bonvoy$17433,0000.53¢
19The Midland Hotel, Chicago, A Tribute Porfolio HotelW Hotels0.3 mi · 6 min walk2 nights from Dec 13Marriott Bonvoy$19238,0000.50¢
20InterContinental Chicago Magnificent Mile, an IHG HotelInter-Continental0.9 mi · 19 min walk1 night, Dec 13IHG One Rewards$16633,0000.50¢

Staying near Symphony Center-IL for Elf in Concert w/ Chicago Symphony Orchestra: common questions

Can I book a hotel near Symphony Center-IL with points for Elf in Concert w/ Chicago Symphony Orchestra?

Yes. 20 premium hotels within 5 km of Symphony Center-IL have points availability for the night of December 13, 2026. The list above ranks them by cents-per-point value so you can see where your hotel points stretch furthest on event night.

Which hotel near Symphony Center-IL gives the most points value for Elf in Concert w/ Chicago Symphony Orchestra?

Right now it is Park Hyatt Chicago at about 2.19 cents per point, redeeming 20,000 World of Hyatt points for a night that would otherwise cost $439.

How far is Park Hyatt Chicago from Symphony Center-IL?

Park Hyatt Chicago is about 1.3 mi · 27 min walk from Symphony Center-IL, measured in a straight line from the venue, so plan on a little longer on foot.

What hotels are within walking distance of Symphony Center-IL?

11 of the ranked hotels are within a 20-minute walk of Symphony Center-IL. The closest is Kimpton Gray Hotel, an IHG Hotel at 0.3 mi · 6 min walk.

Do I still earn points and status booking Chicago hotels through Gondola?

Yes. Gondola books directly with the hotel, so you keep your hotel loyalty points and status nights and earn your credit card points. On top of that you get 3-7% back in Gondola Cash, where $1 in Gondola Cash equals $1 toward your next booking.

How often are these Chicago event hotel deals updated?

Gondola refreshes these rankings regularly from live rate data. This page was last updated October 30, 2026.

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