NeoCon 2027 runs June 13-16 at theMART and draws 50,000-plus design professionals. The hotels below put you within an 11-minute walk of the venue's main entrance on the Chicago River.
Every property on this list is bookable, well-reviewed, and within River North or the Loop, the two neighborhoods that make the most geographic sense for the show. Walking distance to theMART determined the order, with star rating and guest score separating hotels at similar distances.
NeoCon hotels at a glance
| Hotel | Distance to theMART | Walk time | Star rating | Guest score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holiday Inn Chicago Dwtn - The Mart by IHG | 0.16 mi | 3 min | 4 | 8.6 |
| Moxy Chicago Downtown | 0.38 mi | 8 min | 3 | 9.1 |
| SpringHill Suites by Marriott Chicago Downtown/ River North | 0.39 mi | 8 min | 3 | 9.2 |
| The Westin Chicago River North | 0.40 mi | 8 min | 4 | 9.0 |
| Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel | 0.56 mi | 11 min | 4 | 9.0 |
Getting to NeoCon from any of these hotels
- theMART's main entrance faces the Chicago River on Merchandise Mart Plaza. From River North hotels, use these walking routes: - Walk south on Wells Street, along the building's east end - Or walk south on Orleans Street, along its west end
- The Brown and Purple lines stop at Merchandise Mart station, which connects straight into the building. You can walk to it from any hotel on this list.
- NeoCon 2027 runs June 13-16, opening on a Sunday, so arrive Saturday night to catch the first day. In 2026, the opening Sunday was a Preview Day from noon to 4 p.m.
- Rideshare pickup on Kinzie Street or Wells Street avoids the congestion on Wacker Drive during show hours.
NeoCon hotels: what to expect by distance
The two closest options, the Holiday Inn at Wolf Point Plaza and the Moxy on LaSalle, put you within an 8-minute walk and keep you in River North, where most post-show dinners and networking events cluster.
The SpringHill Suites on Dearborn is 0.4 miles out, with suite-style rooms at a mid-range price point, useful for a four-night stay. The Westin and the Renaissance are 0.40 and 0.56 miles out, with four-star amenities and full-service dining if you want more comfort after a long show day.
The hotels
Holiday Inn Chicago Dwtn - The Mart by IHG
350 West Wolf Point Plaza, Building 2
8.6400 reviews
6 min walk to Merchandise Mart (Brown/Purple)At 0.16 miles, the closest hotel on the list, so the show-day commute is as short as it gets.
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Moxy Chicago Downtown
530 North LaSalle Drive
9.1706 reviews
5 min walk to Grand (Red)A 9.1 guest score and an 8-minute walk to theMART's entrance.
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SpringHill Suites by Marriott Chicago Downtown/ River North
410 North Dearborn Street
9.2180 reviews
5 min walk to Grand (Red)The highest guest score on this list at 9.2, with kitchenette suites that suit a four-night NeoCon stay, 0.39 miles from theMART.
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The Westin Chicago River North
320 N Dearborn St
9.0282 reviews
6 min walk to Clark/Lake (Blue/Brown/Green/Orange/Pink/Purple)Four-star, 0.40 miles from theMART.
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Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel
1 W Wacker Dr
9.0545 reviews
3 min walk to Lake (Red)Four-star, with an indoor pool, 0.56 miles from theMART.
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Planning a longer stay? See all our Chicago hotel guides.
Evenings near theMART this week
Here’s what’s on within a 20-minute walk of theMART over the next few nights.
Tuesday, November 10
Wednesday, November 11
Thursday, November 12
Friday, November 13
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 theMART for NeoCon?＋
The Holiday Inn Chicago Dwtn - The Mart by IHG at 350 West Wolf Point Plaza is 0.16 miles from theMART, a 3-minute walk. That makes it the shortest commute on this list.
Can I walk to theMART from all of these hotels?＋
Yes. Every hotel on this list is within 0.6 miles of theMART's main entrance, which puts the longest walk at 11 minutes. The route from River North hotels is flat and straightforward: head toward the Chicago River and follow Merchandise Mart Plaza to the entrance.
Is there a CTA train stop at theMART?＋
The Merchandise Mart station on the Brown and Purple lines connects directly to the building on its second floor. From the hotels on this list, the walk to theMART's entrance is 3 to 11 minutes, so for the show itself you can usually skip the train.
When is NeoCon 2027?＋
NeoCon 2027 is June 13-16, 2027, Sunday through Wednesday. Plan your hotel checkout for Thursday morning if you want to attend every day.
Are there mid-range hotels close to theMART for NeoCon?＋
The Moxy Chicago Downtown and the SpringHill Suites by Marriott on Dearborn Street are both three-star properties within 0.4 miles of theMART. The SpringHill Suites includes kitchenette-equipped rooms, which helps if you want to keep meal costs down over a four-night stay.
Do any of these hotels have meeting space for NeoCon side events?＋
The Holiday Inn at Wolf Point Plaza, the SpringHill Suites on Dearborn, the Renaissance on Wacker, and the Westin on Dearborn all list meeting rooms among their amenities. Contact each property directly to confirm capacity and availability during the June 13-16 show week.
