Located Near World Class Attractions Including the Planned Obama Presidential Library, La Quinta Brings Guest Comfort and Service to Chicago’s South Side

Chicago, IL, December 10, 2015 – La Quinta Inns & Suites announced the opening of the new La Quinta Inn & Suites™ – Chicago – Lake Shore, located at 4900A S. Lake Shore Drive. Located in Chicago’s prestigious Hyde Park neighborhood, the 114-room hotel is within a few minutes of the University of Chicago, Chicago’s famed Museum of Science and Industry, and the Barack Obama Presidential Library that is scheduled to open in 2020 or 2021.

Whether traveling for business or leisure, this new four-story hotel offers guests a refreshing and engaging experience providing beautifully appointed guest rooms, an onsite business and fitness center and outdoor pool. Complimentary Bright Side Breakfast® is served each morning and high-speed Internet access is always free at all La Quinta hotels.

“We welcome the La Quinta Inn & Suites – Chicago – Lake Shore. A jewel of the Midwest, increased travel to Chicago has created a demand for high-quality, affordable hotels especially for business travelers,” remarked Rajiv Trivedi, Chief Development Officer at La Quinta. Trivedi concluded, “With more than 870 locations nationwide, La Quinta delivers an outstanding product and guest experience. The opening of the La Quinta Inn & Suites – Chicago – Lake Shore, demonstrates the continued growth of the La Quinta brand, especially in downtown and urban areas, through its strong franchise program.”

In addition to the University and other Hyde Park attractions, the La Quinta Inn & Suites – Chicago – Lake Shore is within easy reach of the Field Museum of Natural History, Lake Michigan, McCormick Place Convention Center, Jackson Park Golf Course, Shedd Aquarium, Navy Pier, Soldiers Field, U.S. Cellular Field, Home of the Chicago White Sox, the Chicago Bicycle Path (23 miles Long) and Adler Planetarium. It is also near Method Manufacturing Plant and major institutions of higher learning and hospitals.

This hotel participates in La Quinta Returns® frequent guest program that offers members free nights and other great rewards, fast. Points are earned for every dollar spent on eligible rates at La Quinta hotels or on purchases made with the La Quinta Returns Visa® Card. As a member, you can redeem points for free nights at La Quinta as well as our world-class resort hotel partners, airline miles/points toward free travel and gift cards/certificates for shopping, dining and entertainment at over 100 national and local restaurants and retailers. Guests can enroll at www.LQ.com/Returns, the front desk of any La Quinta hotel or by calling 1-800-RETURNS (800-738-8767).

For more information or to make a reservation, visit: www.LQ.com or call 1-(773) 324-3000.