If you are more into the Cubs than Chanel, try this Lakeview hotel for a more neighborhood experience. Located about a half-mile from Wrigley Field, the hotel copies the Friendly Confines’ ivy exterior, but the vines cover a charming brick, canopied building rather than a ballpark. The rooms aren’t as quaint, with gaudy wallpaper and bedspreads. But the place tries to make up for it with a free breakfast buffet as well as in-room kitchenettes. Business travelers will appreciate the free WiFi.

Best Western Hawthorne Terrace Amenities:

• 59 rooms. Complimentary breakfast. Wireless Internet access. Fitness center