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I'm showing:

4* Water N Michigan-Tower-Gold Coast

nonsmoking, fitness, restaurant, internet, business

$168

75% hotwire

[not getting much to show up that is designated non-smoking ANY chance that's because all of Chicago's hotels are non-smoking]

And should I be concerned with it not indicating it is non-smoking if I don't want a smoking room. (maybe that's a stupid question)

That's what I was afraid of w the 4 star, stayed at the Felix once...hated it. Not just amazingly tiny rooms, but terrible service, couldn't even get coffee in the morning.

Oh, and what are the chances of getting a better price close to the date?

Trying to book a room for 9/14-17 in Chicago. Not coming up with any fabulous deals.

3* showing just internet and business center 85% hotwire review $148

4* Boutique, no smoking, fitness, restaurant, business, internet $157

I can get into Hotel Indigo for $169 but trying to be close to shopping, etc so my wife has something to do while I'm at the conference.

If it doesn't say non-smoking what's the chance of us being in a smoking room...we'd hate that as my wife is very sensitive to it.

Thanks!

midsize, avis

Wish I'd found the PRICELINE terms, probably could've saved a few dollars, but still not a bad price.

I decided not to take the chance. Put in a bid for $18 on PRICELINE and it was accepted.

Any idea if I could get stuck with early return charges?

Since I will be returning the car 5 hours early am I going to get hit with early return costs? Sounds like I could get recalculated to a different daily rate and $15 fee.

It does look like that will save some $$$.

I was picking up at 6:30 and leaving at 4:30, but changing it to 9:30 seems to get the weekly rate. I'll give that a shot and let you know (though I'll also give my travel agent a chance first).

Done.

Sorry this was for June 28th. And the room was awful! Rundown, entire place smelled like smoke.

7/6 - 7-10

The cheapest I'm finding is Enterprise at $194 for a midsize, $180 for a compact. (total after taxes, etc), which is about $33ish a day

Flying into ATL, thought I'd give PRICELINE a whirl and hoping I can get a good idea of what I should bid

Thanks.

Bloomington

2 1/2

no smoking

breakfast

fitness

high speed

$41

hotel was: LaQuinta Bloomington/Normal

Oh, and that is only $8 than if you book directly on LaQuinta's site. :)

Stay is 5/2 - 5/3

Bid $85 for a 3 1/2 received the 4 * Westin Bonaventure Hotel & Suites

Thought this might be useful.

Trying Mag Mile/River North...

4 *** $125 bid = 0

3 1/2 *** $100 bid = 0

Ended up on PRICELINE, along with a 10relax10 coupon and after tax got a 4**** (felix) for $160 (including taxes), so about $100 more total for the four nights than what the $125 bid (plus they have big tax/fees) and I get to be at the hotel I wanted to be at.

I may be trying to soon, I'm not traveling until October. (oct 5-10)

The conference is at The Arena at Gwinnett Center, in Duluth.

When I put in that address I get:

3* no amentities listed, 85% $59

Not really getting much else. Any ideas of what hotel this is?

Would still be the Palmer. Are you looking only for the W? A lot of the hotels mentioned above are not far from it, and while waiting for it to appear - which on HOTWIRE it very well may not for these dates - you could miss other options that may go if these dates are busy enough in the Loop.

Please use the site's HOTWIRE or PRICELINE links to start your purchases and searches.

The conference hotel is the W...I actually just got word that I can stay with some friends in the area so while that is a great deal and tempting, going to have to skip.

Still searching. New search comes up with:

LOOP

4 star fitness swimming restaurant biz internet 85% (3.5 star on tripadvisor)

Still trying for W City Center...or something nearby:

Loop Area

4 star fitness pool restaurant business internet $92 85%

I have a conference in Chicago the end of the month. I missed the deadline for the discounted rate at the W City Center, but hoping to still get in.

The Conference is at the Civic Opera House so anything close will do.

Here's what comes up with a search of 2 adults searching near that address (20 North Wacker Drive Chicago, IL) Apr 27-30:

Chicago Loop:

3 1/2 fitness and internet $74

4 boutique fitness restaurant business internet $125

Mag Mile

4 1/2 bed choice fitness restaurant business laundry internet spa $118 90%

4 bed choice fitness restaurant business internet $99 80%

Water Tower

4 bed choice, fitness, restaurant, business, internet $76

Thanks again!

Booked the 4 1/2 * Mag Mile and received the Intercontental as you suggested.

One note, I booked it through the above HOTWIRE link but it was clunky. Had to try a couple of times, had to change people going...hope it worked.

Or not. the 10WINTER code isn't working for the one night. Maybe I'll take a chance on the 4.5* afterall

The Knickerbocker was recently renovated - it's a very historic, older property - and reviews have picked up since the renovation (it was never bad, but it used to be one of the least desirable 4*'s in the area.) I'd recommend the 4.5* Mag Mile/possible Intercontinental instead, though - that's a really grand, very nice historic property right on Michigan Ave. And then the Monaco/Westin options would be just a bit higher.

Please use the site's HOTWIRE, PRICELINE, Expedia.com or Orbitz.com links.

Thanks. Going to go with the Westin I think. More our style, though the 4.5* would be nice the Intercontinental is a bit ritzy for our taste, we're more hip loft type of people.

Thanks for all the help. I've told so many people about this site.

The 4* Loop would likely be the Palmer.

I like the Indigo a great deal, but there have been some reports of guests being charged extra for two beds - not sure whether those users indicated 2/1 or just 2, but that would be an issue. Wouldn't recommend the Hyatt or Palmer with nicer options not too much more - personally, the Westin or 4.5* NMA would be appealing options. A bigger recommendation, although it would be just South of the river, would be the Monaco for $99 via Expedia.

Please use the site's HOTWIRE or PRICELINE or Expedia.com or Orbitz.com links to start your purchases and searches.

Thanks a ton. Just saw another great price $90-10 for the Knicerbocker. Any experience with it?

I missed one:

4* gold coast fitness restaurant business internet $99 80%