hundurinn Posted May 5, 2016 Report Share Posted May 5, 2016 Hello, I'm travelling to Chicago on 9/1 - 9/6. I've never been to Chicago before so I'm not quite sure in which area to stay. We would like to stay close to shops and restaurants but don't mind walking 15-20 minutes as long as the we are not in a shady neighbourhood. We also would like to stay in at least 4* hotel but would prefer higher star rating. Our budget is up to $150 per night excluding taxes. I'm seeing a PRICELINE EXPRESS deal at Priceline for $138 a night a 4,5* hotel at the Magnificent Mile - Gold Coast Area that has the following amenities: Pets allowed Free internet Non Smoking Business center Indoor or outdoor pool Restaurant Fitness center. Also in name your own price I'm seeing for the same area a 5* hotel that has the minimum amenities: Indoor or outdoor pool Pets allowed Fitness center Business center Guest review 8.0 or higher. Any help identifying the hotels and other great deals that could fit our bill would be very appreciated Link to comment
thereuare Posted May 5, 2016 Report Share Posted May 5, 2016 Best guess for the PRICELINE EXPRESS offer would be the W Chicago Lakeshore... a slight chance of the Omni, but i believe the W Lakeshore is the more likely of the two. As for the 'Name Your Own Price' hotel, those are amenities that are offered at every hotel of this star rating in the zone... not one specific hotel that you would be bidding on. In fact, at this point in the bidding process PRICELINE has not yet even checked inventory for your dates. Please remember to return to BetterBidding and use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases... or thru our sister site MAPSandHOTELS.com for your regular rate purchases. Let us know what you decide and how it goes. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
hundurinn Posted May 5, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 5, 2016 Thank you for your help. Would definately love to stay at the Omni but I would not like to stay at the W :) Are many 5 star hotels in this area that have the name your own price? Would it be possible to see a list of them? Link to comment
thereuare Posted May 5, 2016 Report Share Posted May 5, 2016 You can see all 5* hotels reported to the board in this zone in our Priceline Hotel List. However, be sure to note the comments at the top of the hotel list as the list should by no means be considered finite (given upgrades, downgrades, and new hotels being added to the system at any time no list could ever be considered finite)... and there could still be others. A quick search i'm think the Four Seasons, Peninsula, Ritz Carlton, Waldorf, etc. are all other possibilities in this zone at the 5* level (although no evidence that any of these participate with the bidding side of PRICELINE's service) Please remember to return to BetterBidding and use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases... or thru our sister site MAPSandHOTELS.com for your regular rate purchases. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
hundurinn Posted May 5, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 5, 2016 Excellent. This list is quite helpful. I was just wondering there is any chance of success for a five star hotel in the name your price for around $150-$170 or am I just wasting time? Link to comment
thereuare Posted May 5, 2016 Report Share Posted May 5, 2016 There is always a chance, but at current rates for these dates i think it is very unlikely ... for a 5* hotel my guess is that you would need to be closer to the $250-$275 area. Please remember to return to BetterBidding and use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases... or thru our sister site MAPSandHOTELS.com for your regular rate purchases. Let us know what you decide and how it goes or if we can be of further help. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
AaronJB Posted May 5, 2016 Report Share Posted May 5, 2016 My recommendation would be to stay near the river or North of the river. Parts of the Loop area are office-heavy and can be fairly empty later at night and on the weekends. If you are in the West portion of the Loop area on a weekend it's not unusual to see things like Starbucks closed on Saturday and/or Sunday. I'm seeing on HOTWIRE: 4.5* River North $143 Free Internet, Pet friendly, Boutique hotel, Fitness center, Restaurant(s), Business center, Internet access, Spa services, Accessible for visually impaired, Accessible for hearing impaired, Accessible path of travel, In-room accessibility, Accessible bathroom, Accessible parking, Roll-in shower -- Likely James 4.5* NP-Millennium Park $137 Boutique, Restaurant, Fitness, Hi-Speed Internet, Business, Tennis, Spa, Blind Accessible, Deaf Accessible, Travel Accessible, Room Accessible, Bathroom Accessible, Wheelchair Accessible, Roll-in Shower, Pet Friendly -- Likely Fairmont. I'd lean towards the James, but either would be a fine option. I'm very familiar with the city, let me know if you have any questions. Please remember to return to BetterBidding and use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases... or thru our sister site MAPSandHOTELS.com for your regular rate purchases. Link to comment
hundurinn Posted May 7, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 7, 2016 Many thanks for your help guys. However the airline that flies directly from Iceland to Chicago has changed the route and will not fly on the dates I can travel. We have decided to go to Washington instead. Link to comment
AaronJB Posted May 7, 2016 Report Share Posted May 7, 2016 Thank you for closing the thread. Please remember to return to BetterBidding and use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases... or thru our sister site MAPSandHOTELS.com for your regular rate purchases. Link to comment
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