Hotels in Joliet, IL

Thirty-five miles southwest of Chicago, Joliet, Illinois, is situated between Will and Kendall Counties, and is the county seat of Will County. Put on the map for its large shipping and transportation industry, Joliet offers an array of tourist attractions to explore while visiting town, including the 1876 40-room Jacob Henry Mansion that boasts a foundation made of limestone, plus the 1926 Rialto Square Theatre and the historic 1903 post office made of light-colored limestone. With a few interesting museums to tour like the Joliet Area Historical Museum, and some great green spaces to enjoy, you’ll have plenty to do and see while staying in top Joliet hotels all trip long. And don’t forget to check out the various taverns, steakhouses, bars, and grills littered across town for a mouthwatering bite to eat after a long day of sightseeing, as the local fare will not disappoint!

For a fascinating look into Joliet’s past, make your way to the Joliet Area Historical Museum to tour this local museum that documents the history of Joliet and surrounding Will County. Free to enter, this museum offers colorful and interactive exhibits focused on regional history, plus a great souvenir shop to check out after your visit and maybe contribute a few dollars to the museum’s donation box if you feel like supporting! Plan to stop by Sunday through Saturday from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm.

When exploring the town from hotels in Joliet, make sure you stop in to the historic Rialto Square Theatre, an ornate, vaudeville theater built in 1926 that offers an array of live performances, including plays, music concerts, orchestral productions, stand-up comics, and much more. Boasting a striking Neo-Baroque style, it is considered one of "150 great places in Illinois" by the American Institute of Architects, and during its opening was originally designed and operated as a vaudeville movie palace.It now houses mainly musicals, plays, concerts, and stand-up comedy. Spend a nice night out on the town and catch a live show from this well-maintained theater for a night to remember.

If craving a bit of flora and fauna, don’t miss the opportunity to see the Bird Haven Greenhouse & Conservatory just outside Joliet hotels. Resting on three acres of land within a stunning 660-acre site, the Greenhouse & Conservatory was constructed in the early 1900s in a beautiful Italian Renaissance-style facility. From here, you can catch one of the many spectacular floral shows with seasonal motifs featured during the fall, winter, and spring plus year-round attractions that incorporate a tropical house, cacti room, and show house. Excluding holidays, the Greenhouse & Conservatory is open seven days a week, and you can plan to tour between the hours of 8 am to 4:30 pm.

Enjoy your time in Illinois, and don’t forget to check out our other hotels nearby in Aurora, Loveland, and Montrose.