Brookfield Zoo has a great new exhibit that you can enjoy and we are a great Brookfield Zoo Hotel to stay at while you enjoy this exciting exhibit. Take a look at our great Brookfield Zoo Package.  Here’s a link… http://chicagohillsidehotel.com/brookfield_zoo_hotel.html

Millions and millions of years ago, during the Mesozoic Era, dinosaurs roamed the Earth. Through October 2009, you will be able to step back in time and experience 18 prehistoric animatronics creatures at Dinosaurs Alive! An exciting new interactive and multi-sensory exhibit. The dinosaurs will be displayed in an outdoor forest setting.

Dinosaurs Alive! is both an entertaining and story-driven educational experience for the entire family. This dynamic exhibit features an exceptional collection of life-size replica dinosaurs that are fleshy to the touch, make a variety of sounds, from loud roars to chirps, and have up to eight sinuous movements. The highlight of the exhibit will be the world’s largest animatronics dinosaur that is a replica of the Ruyang Yellow River dinosaur, which measures nearly 60 feet long, 22 feet wide, and 30 feet high! Millions and millions of years ago, during the Mesozoic Era, dinosaurs roamed the Earth. Through October 2009, you will be able to step back in time and experience 18 prehistoric animatronics creatures at Dinosaurs Alive!

So stay with us and enjoy our Brookfield Zoo Package, and let your kids enjoy one of this summers most exciting exhibits here in Chicago that they will always remember!

In Chicago Suburbs you can have alot of choices for a Mothers Day Brunch. The question is, what’s convienent for you and your family! You know the old saying “Location Location Location.” Well, you can’t get a much better location than the Chicago Mothers Day Brunch at the new Best Western Hillside! Located between Manheim Rd and Wolf Rd off of I 290 it’s close to Countryside, Bellwood, Hillside, Oakbrook, Oakbrook Terrace, Oak Park and the Western edge of Chicago. Whats even better than the location is the cost, you won’t have to break the piggy bank for this Mothers Day Brunch! At a reasonable price of $21.95 it has to be one of the best values in Chicago or for that matter all of Chicago Suburbs for Mothers Day Brunch. Considering that they have Prime Rib, Baked Ham, Waffles and all your brunch favorites you definitly will be in Culinary Heaven. From what were told they had to open up the ballroom because their expecting over 1000 people on Mothers Day. Their ballroom is huge and can easily accommadate everyone. So if your looking for a great value at a great location go no further than the newly remodeled Best Western Chicago Hillside and check out Chef Angelo’s culinary feast!

The Best Western Chicago Hillside is busy planning our fabulous Easter Brunch on April 12, 2009 from 10:30am to 4pm.  The cost is $21.95 for Adults and $14.95 for children under 10 years.  Take a look at what our chef has planned for Easter Brunch.

Carving Station Featuring: Roast Beef & Honey Glazed Ham

Belgium Waffle Station with Fruit Toppings ~ Omelet Station ~ Eggs Benedict ~ Scambled Eggs ~ Sausage & Bacon ~ Breakfast Potatoes ~ Large Salad Bar ~ Roasted Leg of Lamb ~ Smoked Salmon ~ Roasted Pork Loin Medallions ~ Talapia in Lemon Butter Sauce ~ Roasted Chicken ~ Assorted Vegetables ~Lasagna ~ Mashed Potatoes ~ Assorted Breads & Rolls ~ Large Dessert Table & Champagne.

Call Early for Reservations 708-544-9300 ~ We are located at 4400 Frontage Road, Hillside,  at the intersection of I-290 & Mannheim Road.  A great location for friends and family to gather!

Our Friday Fish Buffet is a huge success right now since we are in Lent.  Priced at only $12.95 for adults it is a terriffic way to enjoy a night out at a great price when we are all counting our pennies.  With the purchase of the buffet at $12.95, you can enjoy one pound of Snow Crab Legs for an additional $6.00!  WOW what a yummy deal! 

Easy access from the Western Suburbs & Chicago.  Oak Park, Bellwood, Brookfield, Countryside, LaGrange, Westchester, Hillside, Oakbrook, Elmhurst, Hinsdale, River Forest, Elmwood Park, Berkley, Maywood and many other Western Suburbs.

As Chicago hotel blogs go I don’t expect to spend to much time talking about our hotel but more about whats happening around us! Some Chicago Hotel Blogs talk about the different hotels here. In most cases a hotel is not why most travelers are coming to Chicago. They come for the attractions, what they can see and do while there here. So this Chicago Hotel Blog thinks its time to talk about one of Chicago’s greatest attractions the Brookfield Zoo!

Having a hotel thats just 10 minutes from the Zoo’s doorstep is of great advantage to our guests. In fact we offer great packages encompassing alot of activities at the zoo.

Since 1934 The Chicago Zooogical Society has operated the Brookfield Zoo and the Zoo has been a leader in the education of the public on animal care and conservation.
The Zoo offers some exciting attractions such as the dolphin show, the childrens zoo, The Motor Safari, The Butterfly Exhibit with live butterflies, or even go for a “Wild Encounter” where you go behind the scenes to see how the animals are taken care of, how their fed and learn in depth about different species. No other zoo in the Midwest has such programs or offers the excitment that Brookfield Zoo has to offer!

Here’s a link to there site to give you a better idea of whats there but if you at our front desk ask our drivers to give you a ride to the zoo they will be glad to take you!

http://www.czs.org/czs/Brookfield/Plan-Your-Day/Things-to-Do

As Chicago Hotel Blogs go, were the newest and I of course hope the best! First let me tell you a little about this great Chicago hotel. We’re actually just 15 minutes west of downtown Chicago, 15 minutes south west of Ohare Airport and 10 minutes northwest of Oakbrook Mall! We’re a brand new Chicago Hotel in that we have just completed a major renovation of the property and were known as the Best Western Chicago Hillside. We’re not a typical Best Western hotel as we are a full service hotel with banquet and conference facilities and a full service restaurant and lounge.

We just completed a major quality inspection by Best Western and we received a perfrect score! Some of our guests have compared our rooms to the quality of a Hyatt! We’re excited about our property and what we have to offer our guests.

This blog will focus on whats happening in Chicago and our area that could be of interest to our travelers staying with us. Downtown Chicago can be very expensive and we offer a great alternative to downtown chicago hotels yet were close enough to enjoy all of Chicago. Thanks for stopping by and please come back again and see what’s happening here in Chicago!