musicmaker1586

The NMA area and the loop will be considered. I will probably do what you said and try the NMA area first and try those bids for a week or 2 then open up and include the Loop as well. Our goal is 3* or better and obviously cheaper is better as well. Thank you

Thanks guys. I didn't know if I had to have 3 places to bid on so that is why I chose the Lincoln Park area (would rather stay in the NMA area). I have looked at some hotels with 3 stars like the Central Loop Hotel (known as Club quarters as well?) which is "listed" for $150 a night so I would say a 3 star or better. We will both have a 3 day CTA pass so being close to public trans would be a plus as well. Let me know if you guys need anything else...

2* in Merrillville area hotel for $35 a night for 11/8/12-11/11/12 Our 2-star hotels include: Quality Inns Comfort Inns Best Western Inns Days Inns Red Roof Inns Clarion Hotels Smoke Free Rooms Restaurant(s)(on premises) High-Speed Internet Access Free Parking Free Internet Accessible path of travel In-room accessibility Accessible bathroom Roll-in shower Does the "our 2 star hotels include" mean those are the only choices? Or are there more? Hoping to stay in the Best Western Inn

Ok I will be traveling to Chicago from 11/8/12-11/14/12. I will be staying in Merrillville for my buddy's wedding from the 8th till the 11th then taking the train to downtown. I have never been to Chicago and it is my and my girlfriend. We are 26 and will be doing a lot of exploring (food, clubing, and landmarks). I am a little confused on what the "express deals" are and how to do this bidding. In Merrillville we are looking at the Best Western (cheapest with free breakfast). I need help with trying to find a place in the areas: (11/11/12-11/14/12) Lincoln Park Millennium Park, Loop & Grant Park Area North Michigan Ave - River North Area We are budgeting around $125 a night but would like to spend under $100 if possible. I was told the rates go down in the winter? Also at what point is the contract binding/ when will I know what hotel I got? I read about the difference using priceline and hotwire. We are not set on a particular hotel but will spend more to get a nice place. Thanks in advance for the help!!