sarahd22 Posted March 20, 2017 Report Share Posted March 20, 2017 I am looking for a 4* or higher hotel in either the Magnificent Mile/Water Tower area or River North from 9/8-9/12. I would love to be under $200 per night, but would spend up to $250. Looking at the calendar of wins, it looks like under $200 could be doable, but not currently seeing anything for that price. Any recommendations on when i should pull the trigger on a hotel? Currently, i am showing $227 per night for 4.5* Mag Mile hotel: Free Internet, Boutique hotel, Business center, Children's activities, Fitness center, Pet friendly, Restaurant(s)Smoke-free rooms or $214 4.5* River North Hotel: Free Internet, Boutique hotel, Business center, Fitness center, Golf nearby, Pet friendly, Smoke-free rooms, Spa services Thoughts on what either of these hotels are? Thank you! Link to comment
AaronJB Posted March 21, 2017 Report Share Posted March 21, 2017 There are two fairly large conventions going on during portions of this period, unfortunately. I think there may be more amenities than you have included above. If you repeat your search using our BiddingHelper tool and look in the EASY VIEW TAB, do you see additional amenities beyond those listed above? If so, please confirm the full amenity set and we would be happy to take a look. I'm seeing: 4.5* River North for $214.00 Free Internet Pet Friendly Boutique Smoke Free Fitness Business Hi-Speed Internet Golf Spa Childrens Activities Blind Accessible Deaf Accessible Travel Accessible Room Accessible Bathroom Accessible Handicapped Parking Roll-in Shower ==> Likely the James 4.5* Magnificent Mile - Water Tower for $226.00 Free Internet Pet Friendly Boutique Smoke Free Fitness Restaurant Business Hi-Speed Internet Childrens Activities ==> No guess On PRICELINE EXPRESS: (please confirm that the correct dates of travel are showing on the detail page after clicking the links below.) 4.5* Magnificent Mile -Gold Coast for $206 Pets Allowed Business Center Restaurant Indoor or Outdoor Pool Fitness Center No Smoking Rooms/Facilities >>>Guess would be Omni - bed choice options on the detail page are all suites. Also on HOTWIRE: 4* Riverwalk - North Loop for $182.00 Free Internet Pet Friendly Boutique Fitness Restaurant Business Hi-Speed Internet Golf Spa Blind Accessible Deaf Accessible Travel Accessible Room Accessible Bathroom Accessible Handicapped Parking Roll-in Shower ==> Guess would be the Wyndham Grand Riverfront. Unfortunately, there is no way to know if rates will come down closer to the stay (there is a risk that they can head higher.) Would any of the above hotels be of interest? If not,let us know more about why and we can research to see if anything else is available within your desired budget. 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
sarahd22 Posted March 21, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 21, 2017 Thanks! I used the bidding helper tool and this is what i found. Any thoughts? Open to suggestions too. Never stayed in Chicago before. Going to a cubs game and taking a day trip to notre dame. 4.5* Magnificent Mile - Water Tower for $211 FULL AMENITIES: Pet friendly, Indoor pool(s), Smoke-free rooms, Fitness center, Pool(s), Restaurant(s), Business center, Internet access, Golf nearby, Accessible path of travel, In-room accessibility, Accessible bathroom, Roll-in shower 4.5* River North for $214.00 FULL AMENITIES: Free Internet, Pet friendly, Boutique hotel, Smoke-free rooms, Fitness center, Business center, Internet access, Golf nearby, Spa services, Children's activities, Accessible for visually impaired, Accessible for hearing impaired, Accessible path of travel, In-room accessibility, Accessible bathroom, Accessible parking, Roll-in shower 4.5* Magnificent Mile - Water Tower for $226 FULL AMENITIES: Free Internet, Pet friendly, Boutique hotel, Smoke-free rooms, Fitness center, Restaurant(s), Business center, Internet access, Children's activities Link to comment
AaronJB Posted March 21, 2017 Report Share Posted March 21, 2017 4.5* Magnificent Mile - Water Tower for $211.00 Pet Friendly Indoor Pool Smoke Free Fitness Pool Restaurant Business Hi-Speed Internet Golf Travel Accessible Room Accessible Bathroom Accessible Roll-in Shower ==> Omni would be a guess, but as noted above, cheaper on PRICELINE EXPRESS. 4.5* River North for $214.00 Free Internet Pet Friendly Boutique Smoke Free Fitness Business Hi-Speed Internet Golf Spa Childrens Activities Blind Accessible Deaf Accessible Travel Accessible Room Accessible Bathroom Accessible Handicapped Parking Roll-in Shower ==> Likely the James 4.5* Magnificent Mile - Water Tower for $226.00 Free Internet Pet Friendly Boutique Smoke Free Fitness Restaurant Business Hi-Speed Internet Childrens Activities ==> No guess Please keep us updated with what you decide and let us know if we can be of any further assistance. Definitely take the Red Line to the Cubs Game and leave early. Wrigley Field area is actually quite nice so if you're there 30-45-60 minutes early, it's a nice area to stroll around. Let me know if you have any city questions at all. 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
sarahd22 Posted May 5, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 5, 2017 ok, finally getting back around to booking this. Thoughts on what hotel this is? Thinking maybe the gwen? If so, does anyone have any feedback about that area and specific hotel? 4.5* River North for $214.00 Free Internet, Pet friendly, Smoke-free rooms, Fitness center, Restaurant(s), Business center, Internet access, Golf nearby Link to comment
AaronJB Posted May 5, 2017 Report Share Posted May 5, 2017 I'm seeing: 4.5* River North for $197.00 Free Internet Pet Friendly Smoke Free Fitness Restaurant Business Hi-Speed Internet Golf ==> Would likely be the Gwen. If so, would be a great choice. Location couldn't be any better - this is right on Michigan Ave (the hotel is above the Shops at North Bridge mall.) This is a very nice property that used to be the Le Parker Meridien. 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
sarahd22 Posted June 13, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 13, 2017 Still haven't pulled the trigger yet and kicking myself for not grabbing the $197 per night. Any thoughts on what these priceline express deals are? Trying to stay around $200 per night. 4 star - Mag Mile $144 per night Pets Allowed Business Center Restaurant Free Internet Fitness Center No Smoking Rooms/Facilities Bed Choice 4.5 - River North $202 per night Business Center Restaurant Fitness Center No Smoking Rooms/Facilities Bed Choice Link to comment
AaronJB Posted June 13, 2017 Report Share Posted June 13, 2017 PRICELINE EXPRESS (please confirm the correct dates of travel are showing on the detail page after clicking the links below.) 4* Magnificent Mile -Gold Coast for $144 Pets Allowed Business Center Restaurant Free Internet Fitness Center No Smoking Rooms/Facilities >>> Guess would be the Whitehall or Public. 4.5* Downtown - River North for $203 Business Center Restaurant Fitness Center No Smoking Rooms/Facilities >>>Guess would be the James. The James is a very nice property in a great location. The Whitehall and Public are not optimal - I think the Public is the nicer of the two, but a less central location at the very top of the zone area - but for $144 on a busy period, it's a less expensive option if you are primary just looking for a place to sleep. The Whitehall offers a moderately better location, but the Public did a very nice job on the re-design. That property was the Ambassador East, which was a highly historic property. The building itself is still an old building, but they gave it a very nice revamp. Good service as well (at least in my experience.) Please keep us updated with what you decide and let us know if we can be of any further assistance. 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
sarahd22 Posted June 14, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 14, 2017 I looked again at the $203 4.5 star on priceline express deals and noticed it gave a bed choice of: King Bed - Executive Room$203/night King Bed$255/night 2 Queen Beds$275/night 1 Bedroom Suite - King Bed Could this be the Godfrey? Would prefer the James and do not know much about the Godfrey but read it may be loud? Link to comment
AaronJB Posted June 14, 2017 Report Share Posted June 14, 2017 Earlier today wasn't seeing bed choice with the 4.5*, but am seeing the listing with bed choice now and I would agree with the Godfrey guess. I thought the Godfrey was actually quite a nice hotel and a hotel that I'd happily stay at again. I really like that location in River North and thought service was very nice. The concern with the Godfrey is the hotel bar with retractable roof on the 4th floor. If you can request higher floor, won't be an issue. I also see on HOTWIRE: 4.5* Magnificent Mile - Water Tower for $246.00 Boutique Smoke Free Restaurant Hi-Speed Internet Spa ==> Guess would be the Ivy. 4.5* Riverwalk - North Loop for $240.00 Free Internet Smoke Free Fitness Restaurant Business Hi-Speed Internet Spa ==> Londonhouse by Hilton. Are you looking to a particular area/style? 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
sarahd22 Posted August 2, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 2, 2017 Ideas on these two? I want to finally book today and with the priceline coupon the rates are within $10 of each other. Hotwire: River North 4.5 Stars - $199 per night FULL AMENITIES: Free Internet, Boutique hotel, Smoke-free rooms, Fitness center, Restaurant(s), Internet access, Spa services ---Is this the Godfrey? Priceline Express: River North 4.5 Stars - $218 per night Pets Allowed Business Center Restaurant Free Internet Fitness Center No Smoking Rooms/Facilities ---Is this the James or the Westin? Link to comment
thereuare Posted August 2, 2017 Report Share Posted August 2, 2017 Best guess / comments for each (confirm your dates on the landing page of any links provided below): 4.5* HOTWIRE River North for $199.00 Free Internet Boutique Smoke Free Fitness Restaurant Hi-Speed Internet Spa ==> The Godfrey Hotel Chicago 4.5* Downtown - River North for $218 Pets Allowed Business Center Restaurant Free Internet Fitness Center No Smoking Rooms/Facilities ==> The James Chicago would be my best guess here 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
sarahd22 Posted August 7, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 7, 2017 booked using the better bidding PRICELINE link and did indeed get The James Hotel at $219 per night. Thanks for all the help. Link to comment
AaronJB Posted August 7, 2017 Report Share Posted August 7, 2017 Congrats on your success. Quite a good deal for this well-located boutique! Hope you are pleased with the win and are looking forward to your stay. Thank you for sharing your win and using the site's PRICELINE or HOTWIRE links to start your purchases and searches. Enjoy your stay. Link to comment
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