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Pretty excited considering the non-opaque section of Hotwire is asking $299 a night at The Gwen.  I paid $233 for two nights, tax included.

FULL AMENITIES: Free Internet, Pet friendly, Boutique hotel, Smoke-free rooms, Fitness center, Restaurant(s), Business center, Internet access

$98

Jumped on a new listing that just popped up.

4.5* Magnificent Mile/Water Tower

$98 

FULL AMENITIES: Free Internet, Pet friendly, Boutique hotel, Smoke-free rooms, Fitness center, Restaurant(s), Business center, Internet access

Ended up getting The Gwen.  Pretty happy with that, considering I'm paying $230 for 2 nights including tax, and the non-opaque section of Hotwire is asking $299 a night.

Any ideas on what the 1st one might be if not Palomar?  It matches the amenities exactly.

Thanks for your help!

Done.  We never made the trip, and I forgot to follow up.  Sorry.

Didn't make the trip, forgot to update.  Sorry!

Looking at two properties in the River North area.

I believe this one is the Hotel Palomar:

$116  - 4.5* - 95% recommended

Amenities: Boutique, Smoke Free, Fitness, Restaurant, Business, Internet

Unsure of this one:

$107 - 4.5* 95% recommended

Amenities:  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

Any chance this is the James?  (edit:  maybe the Dana has upgraded to 4.5*?)

And which is the better property?  We've stayed at the Palomar before and enjoyed it, but always open to trying new places.

Thanks for your help!

Thanks for your time, Aaron.

I forgot about the Fairmont. Also didn't realize the HRH was a 4*.

I'll make sure to update if we book this trip. Airfare just jumped today, so things are on hold.

Thanks again.

Looking for a room in downtown Chicago between 8/30 and 9/2. Priceline Express deals is offering a 4* in the Millenium Park/Loop/Grant Park Area.

Amenities: Pets Allowed/Restaurant/Business Center/Fitness Center. Property is rated 9.0 or higher.

I'm guessing this is the Hotel Monaco, which would be an outstanding deal on that property. Am I on the right track, or are there other hotels in that zone that allow pets?