St3wart

Thanks for the help (plenty of choice) . I will have a look through these over the next few days (I'm currently away on business). I did book the faster train (it's looks nice compared to the trains in the uk) All that I have left to sort out is the Chicago hotel (as this is the only place on our trip ive not been to before - someone told me its like a friendly new york). Thanks again and I will be sure to use the links below

I have booked the train from Washington - new York and am flying from new york to Chicago (then fly home). I was looking at £200 $300 per night as a budget but don't mind spending a bit more if the hotel is worth It.

Thanks for your help - I think with hindsight it would probably been better to book towards the end of the month (virgin atlantic were doing 60% discount on flights which finished on the 17th of sept). I have seen the James hotel on Hotwire and it gets fairly good reviews (maybe have a look into the four seasons also). We are visiting Washington, Philadelphia, new York (which I booked through Hotwire - only found your site after booking - sorry - but I will add the description, costs etc onto the site) and Chicago so not so keen on splitting up the chicago part ( but thanks for the idea).

This is so much more fun than booking a hotel normally I feel like a detective (or is that sad)

Thanks again for the prompt replies and help

Cheers

Thanks Aaron, the hotel listed above is a 4.5star. I am looking for a 4/5star hotel up to $300 per night (which most Hotwire hotels seem to be under - only just). I was just wondering how some post seem to be around $120-150 per night for similar properties (but if it is a busy time of the year that's fair enough). Thanks again

Im a first time user from the uk (Scotland). I have spent the last week or so reading through various post for hotels in Chicago and am a bit confused with some of the prices available in the US. I am travelling to Chicago on the 12 of sept for 4 nights and am looking for a 4/5 star hotel within the city centre (Magnificent Mile area). The cheapest available on Hotwire (is the James - i think from researching on betterbiddding) which is £720 ($305 per night) and I have bid $240 on Priceline (both using your link). If that what it cost fair enough but most people on here seem to be paying much less, am I missing something? Any help is much appreciated thanks stewart

Your hotel details for: 12/09/12 to 16/09/12

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Magnificent Mile Area - River North area | Show map

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4 nights, 2 adults

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£720 total for your stay

General facilities

Fitness Center

Guests have access to exercise equipment; an additional charge may apply.

Restaurant(s)

Property offers at least one restaurant on the premises; hours and days of operation may vary.

Business Center

Guests have access to business equipment and services; an additional charge may apply.

Laundry Facilities (self-service)

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High-Speed Internet Access

Guestrooms are equipped with high-speed Internet access; an extra charge may apply.

Spa Services

Guests have access to a spa facility or spa services; an extra charge typically applies.

Accessible for the blind

Braille or raised signage

Accessible for the deaf

TTY for telephone, visual or flashing fire alarm and vibrating alarm clock

Free Internet

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In-room accessibility

Accessible path from the room entrance to the window, the bed and the bathroom; accessible hardware and minimal resistance to open the door; accessible temperature controls and window coverings

Accessible bathroom

Raised toilet, hand-held shower and grab bars at the tub and toilet

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Roll-in shower

Bathroom has a roll-in shower