Closest hotels to McCormick Place West for the CDS Midwinter Meeting

All five picks connect to McCormick Place indoors, and the three at 123 East Cermak have a skybridge to the West Building, so on a cold February morning you're at registration in a few minutes.

Hotel GuideDestinationsJul 31, 2026Dyme
A dentist and assistant treating a patient

McCormick Place West hosts the 2027 Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting on February 25-27, drawing thousands of dental professionals to the South Side convention campus. The five hotels below are the closest bookable options to the West Building, chosen by walking distance, then star rating, then guest score. All five connect to McCormick Place indoors. You get a mix of extended-stay suites and full-service properties, all within a short walk of the registration halls.

Hotels near the CDS Midwinter Meeting at a glance

HotelDistanceWalk timeStar ratingGuest scoreNearest CTA station
Marriott Marquis Chicago0 (skybridge)04★8.6Cermak-McCormick Place (Green)
Hyatt Regency McCormick Place Chicago0 (connected)04★8.5Cermak-McCormick Place (Green)
Home2 Suites By Hilton Chicago McCormick Place0 (skybridge)03★9.0Cermak-McCormick Place (Green)
Hampton Inn Chicago McCormick Place0 (skybridge)03★8.6Cermak-McCormick Place (Green)
Hilton Garden Inn Chicago McCormick Place0 (skybridge)03★8.4Cermak-McCormick Place (Green)

February weather and the walk

  • Late February in Chicago is cold, and wind off Lake Michigan pushes the feels-like temperature lower. Pack a warm layer for the train or a dinner out.
  • The Hyatt Regency connects to McCormick Place by an enclosed walkway and the Marriott Marquis by a covered sky bridge, so you can reach the West Building without stepping outside.
  • The three hotels at 123 East Cermak connect to the West Building by a skybridge.
  • The CTA Green Line stops at Cermak-McCormick Place, a 5- to 10-minute walk from all five hotels. Trains run to the Loop in about 10 minutes if you need to reach the city center.

Getting to the CDS Midwinter Meeting from each hotel

All five hotels connect to McCormick Place indoors, each with a different route in.

  • Hampton Inn, Home2 Suites and Hilton Garden Inn: All three share the 123 East Cermak address and connect to the West Building by a skybridge.
  • Marriott Marquis: At 2121 South Prairie Avenue, connects to McCormick Place by a covered sky bridge, so you reach the West Building without an outdoor crossing.
  • Hyatt Regency: At 2233 South Martin Luther King Drive, offers enclosed bridge access to the main McCormick Place complex, linking to the West Building without an outdoor crossing.

If you drive, McCormick Place operates a large surface and garage lot off Martin Luther King Drive, and all five hotels offer parking, though rates vary by property.

For attendees arriving by train, the business hotels near McCormick Place guide covers properties with meeting rooms and work amenities across the broader convention district.

CDS Midwinter Meeting hotel picks

The five properties below cover the full range of options within walking distance of the West Building. The three at 123 East Cermak have a skybridge to the West Building, while the Hyatt Regency and Marriott Marquis add four-star amenities and their own indoor connections for attendees who prefer a full-service stay.

The hotels

Planning a longer stay? See all our Chicago hotel guides.

Evenings near McCormick Place this week

Here’s what’s on within a 20-minute walk of McCormick Place over the next few nights.

Thursday, November 12

Friday, November 13

Saturday, November 14

Listings by Outgoing. Times and prices can change, so check the listing before you go.

Things to do in Chicago, by neighborhood

Where to start in each neighborhood, and what’s on there this weekend.

Frequently asked questions

Which hotel is closest to McCormick Place West?+

All five connect to McCormick Place indoors. The Hampton Inn, Home2 Suites, and Hilton Garden Inn share the 123 East Cermak address and connect to the West Building by a skybridge. The Hyatt Regency connects by an enclosed walkway and the Marriott Marquis by a covered sky bridge.

Can I walk to McCormick Place West from these hotels without going outside?+

Yes, for all five options. The three hotels at 123 East Cermak connect by a skybridge. The Marriott Marquis and Hyatt Regency both link to the McCormick Place complex through enclosed pedestrian bridges, which matters in a Chicago February.

When does the Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting take place?+

The 2027 meeting runs February 25 through 27, 2027, at McCormick Place West. Book early: the hotels at 123 East Cermak fill quickly once the meeting block opens.

Is there a CTA train stop near McCormick Place West?+

The Cermak-McCormick Place station on the CTA Green Line is a 5- to 10-minute walk from all five hotels. From there, trains reach the Loop in about 10 minutes, giving you easy access to restaurants and the rest of the city after the exhibit hall closes.

Which hotel is best for a multi-night stay during the meeting?+

The Home2 Suites at 123 East Cermak is the strongest choice for a multi-night stay. Its suite-style rooms include kitchenettes, and its guest score of 9.0 is the highest among the five properties on this list.

Are there parking options at these hotels?+

All five hotels offer parking. McCormick Place also operates its own lots and garages off Martin Luther King Drive if hotel parking fills up. Rates vary, so confirm with the hotel when you book.

Dyme for Business

Cut your team's travel costs

Your company saves up to 35% on hotels and flights, and travelers earn bonus Dyme Miles when they pick a similar but more cost-effective option. Every trip helps fund solar for schools and hospitals.

Search Chicago hotels on Dyme →

Dyme is a members' travel platform: private member rates on travel, Dyme Miles on everything you buy, and every trip helps build solar for schools and hospitals. However you earn them, every Mile brings your next trip closer.