MNTwinsTK71 Posted March 10, 2017 Report Share Posted March 10, 2017 Hello, looking for some assistance in figuring out a couple places, both four stars. Looking to stay 4/7-4/9 and realized too late in hoping to find better price, as it looks like the NCAA Frozen Four and a Women's Expo (20k) is in town. Chicago Water Tower, 4* 75% Recommended, which scares me. $77/night. In reading the hotel feedback, sounds like it is an older hotel building, but wasn't able to see match in the hotel list: -Pet Friendly -Boutique -Smoke-free -fitness center -Restaurants -Business Center -Internet Access -Golf Nearby -Children's activities AND McCormick Place - South Loop, 4*, 95% recommended, $84/night Free Internet Business center Fitness center Indoor pool(s) Pool(s) Restaurant(s) Self-service laundry Smoke-free rooms Any help is appreciated! Link to comment
AaronJB Posted March 10, 2017 Report Share Posted March 10, 2017 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* Magnificent Mile - Water Tower for $77.00 Pet Friendly Boutique Smoke Free Fitness Restaurant Business Hi-Speed Internet Golf Childrens Activities Blind Accessible Deaf Accessible Travel Accessible Room Accessible Bathroom Accessible Handicapped Parking Roll-in Shower ==> Guess would be either the Allerton or the Whitehall, both of which are superbly located, but are older properties. 4* McCormick Place - South Loop for $85.00 Free Internet Indoor Pool Smoke Free Fitness Pool Restaurant Business Laundry Hi-Speed Internet Golf Wheelchair Accessible ==> My guess for this would be the Hyatt McCormick, but... McCormick is way far South and there's nothing directly around it really; this would only be a recommended place to stay if you are coming for a convention at McCormick. Otherwise, you're taking a taxi or other transit back/forth to downtown and given the time/cost of that, I'd rather recommend: 4.5* Magnificent Mile - Water Tower for $105.00 Pet Friendly Smoke Free Fitness Restaurant Business Golf Spa Childrens Activities Blind Accessible Deaf Accessible Travel Accessible Room Accessible Wheelchair Accessible Bathroom Accessible Roll-in Shower ==> I'll guess the Westin Michigan Ave would be a possibility in this case Or on PRICELINE EXPRESS (please confirm the correct dates of travel are showing on the landing page after clicking the link below.) 4.5* Downtown Chicago - Millennium Park for $108 Pets Allowed Business Center Fitness Center No Smoking Rooms/Facilities >>>A guess here would be the Fairmont. Let us know your thoughts on the above and please let us know if you have any questions at all before booking. I'm very familiar with Chicago and would be happy to answer city questions and research hotels to see if other possibilities are available based on what you are looking for. 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
MNTwinsTK71 Posted March 26, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 26, 2017 AaronJB, Thank you so much for your reply. I am sorry for the delay in my reply, as I was letting things ride for this stay, as we go to Chicago about 6 times/year. We ended up booking a 2.5* at $73.00 as we are just looking for a place to sleep and with decent reviews. Ended up with the Holiday Inn Express Mag Mile. I will post win separately, but wanted to close this thread. Link to comment
MNTwinsTK71 Posted March 26, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 26, 2017 Very pleased with the provided 2.5* hotel, as we got the Holiday Inn Express Mag Mile at $73/Night for 4/7-4/9 ($177.78 after tax/fees with $10 promo). We go to Chicago about six times/year and look to price/reviews over ratings. Had watched prices over last several weeks and didn't see much movement and know there is a Women's Expo, Poli Sci conference, and NCAA Frozen Four. Purchased tonight not anticipating hotel prices to host down with higher rated hotels with the first teams knowing they are Frozen Four bound. FULL AMENITIES: Free breakfast, Free Internet, Fitness center, Business center, Internet access, Accessible for visually impaired, Accessible for hearing impaired, Accessible path of travel, In-room accessibility, Accessible bathroom, Accessible parking, Roll-in shower. I used the the BB HOTWIRE link. As a side note, Holiday Inn Express is listed as a 3.5* on the Hotwire Hotel Lists - Illinois. I was hopeful this was the hotel, as it was the hotel that was on par with the aforementioned amenities. If you need verification of the selection/star rating, I would be happy to provide. Thank you, as always, for this fantastic site. Link to comment
AaronJB Posted March 26, 2017 Report Share Posted March 26, 2017 Congrats on your success. Really a very good deal for a busy period - and this property certainly is in a terrific location. Thank you for using the site's HOTWIRE link to start your purchases and searches, as well as for letting us know about the change in star rating for this HOTWIRE property so that we can update the site's Hotwire Hotel List Enjoy your stay. Link to comment
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