Hotel Advertising

Be the Chicago Hotel Guests Recommend to Friends and Family

123 elevator screens in 83 residential buildings across Chicago deliver your hotels business to 55M+ monthly impressions — while your competitors bid on Google.

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Chicago Visitors Choose the Hotel They’ve Already Heard Of

Hotel advertising in a major Midwestern hub is dominated by OTA platforms and loyalty programs. Independent and boutique hotels in The Loop, River North, the Magnificent Mile, West Loop, and Streeterville struggle to reach local residents who recommend hotels to out-of-town guests — the most valuable referral channel in hospitality.

Elevator screens reach Chicago residents in their buildings daily, building awareness for your hotel before the recommendation opportunity arises. When their family visits or a colleague needs a hotel, yours is the one they suggest.

Get Your Chicago Hotel in Front of 55M+ Monthly Local Impressions

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The Chicago Network

123

123 elevator screens

83

83 residential buildings

55M+

55M+ monthly impressions

Why Chicago Hotels Choose Elevator Advertising

Reach Residents Before They Book Elsewhere

Residents in nearby buildings see your hotel name 4-6 times a day. When they need a staycation, event space, or dinner reservation, yours is the name they remember first.

Fill Weeknight Rooms With Local Guests

Hotels near residential towers can market spa packages, restaurant specials, and staycation deals directly to neighbors. Fill low-occupancy nights with local guests without giving 15-25% to booking sites.

Book Events Before Venues Are Searched

Condo boards and resident groups book holiday parties, weddings, and corporate events at the hotel they see every day. Elevator ads put your venue in front of decision-makers months before they start planning.

Target Business Travelers Where They Work

Run campaigns in office towers near your hotel. Business travelers booking trips to the area see your property before they open Expedia. You control the message and skip the booking site fees.

How Hotel Advertising Channels Compare

Metric

Elevator Ads

Bus Shelters

Social Ads

Daily Frequency

4-6x guaranteed

1-2x if on route

Algorithm-dependent

Who Sees It

Residents + workers nearby

Drive-by traffic only

Broad, not precise

OTA Commission

$0 (direct booking)

$0 (walk-in)

15-25% (click to OTA)

Why Chicago Hotels Choose Elevator Advertising

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why advertise a hotel to Chicago residents who already live here?

Local residents are your most powerful word-of-mouth channel. They recommend hotels to visiting friends, family, and business colleagues constantly. A Chicago resident who has seen your property advertised will recommend you without hesitation.

What hotel promotions work well on Chicago elevator screens?

Staycation packages, dining and spa offers, event venue promotion, and holiday packages all perform well. Any message that positions your hotel as an experience — not just a place to sleep — drives local awareness and referrals.

Which Chicago neighborhoods have elevator screens?

Our screens are in residential buildings across Chicago, including The Loop, River North, the Magnificent Mile, West Loop, and Streeterville. These buildings attract affluent residents who travel frequently and recommend hotels to their professional and social networks.

How does elevator advertising compare to TripAdvisor for Chicago hotels?

TripAdvisor captures people already searching. Elevator advertising reaches residents before the recommendation moment, so your hotel is already top of mind when a guest needs to be sent somewhere.

Get Your Chicago Hotel in Front of 55M+ Monthly Local Impressions

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Elevator Advertising in Other Cities

Other Hospitality Businesses Advertising in Chicago Elevators

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