Thank you for the feedback! I did look at the Hotwire list and between Hotwire, Trip Advisor, and the hotel list, I got a bit overwhelmed, but have found some possible matches and re-posted below.
Budget - $140/night or less is what I'd like to shoot for, but will pay more to avoid an icky place. We don't need a luxury hotel by any means. We're used to HI Express, Wingate, & Hampton Inn type hotels. I'd love a bit of charm, but not at the expense of my back in a lumpy, hard bed or doing without A/C. I'm aware parking will be in addition to the room. We'd also like a fridge, but that's not a make-or-break.
Due to such a short stay, I'd rather spend more to stay close to the museums & other sites. We want to do the sunset architecture cruise (possibly Friday night), part of the Field museum, and part of the Art Institute. I can't miss a Rossetti! We haven't decided on the other things we want to see/do, but they'll all be in that same area.
River North
121.00 4.5 star Godfrey or Palomar
Free Internet, Boutique hotel, Smoke-free rooms, Fitness center, Restaurant(s), Internet access, Spa services 95% recommended
141.00 4 star Dana Hotel & Spa, Hotel Chicago Downtown, Hotel Felix?
Boutique hotel, Smoke-free rooms, Fitness center, Restaurant(s), Business center, Internet access, Accessible for visually impaired, Accessible path of travel, In-room accessibility, Accessible bathroom, Accessible parking, Roll-in shower 90% recommended
138.00 4 star Dana Hotel & Spa, Hotel Chicago Downtown, Hotel Felix?
Free Internet, Boutique hotel, Smoke-free rooms, 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, Wheelchair accessible, Accessible bathroom, Roll-in shower 65% recommended
MagMile Water Tower
143.00 4.5 star Omni Chicago, W Chicago Lakeshore
Pet friendly, Indoor pool(s), Smoke-free rooms, Fitness center, Pool(s), Restaurant(s), 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 90% recommended
112.00 4 star Millennium Knickerbocker, Rafaello, Warwick Allerton, Whitehall (no hotel actually said "self-service laundry")
Boutique hotel, Fitness center, Restaurant(s), Business center, Self-service laundry, Internet access, Accessible for visually impaired, Accessible for hearing impaired, Accessible path of travel, In-room accessibility, Accessible bathroom, Roll-in shower 85% recommended 90% recommended
128.00 4 star MileNorth Hotel, Millennium Knickerbocker, Warwick Allerton, Whitehall
Boutique hotel, Smoke-free rooms, Fitness center, Restaurant(s), 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 80% recommended
119.00 3.5 star Hotel Indigo Gold Coast
Free Internet, Pet friendly, Boutique hotel, Smoke-free rooms, Fitness center, Restaurant(s), Business center, Internet access, Golf nearby, Tennis nearby, Spa services, Accessible for visually impaired, Accessible for hearing impaired, Accessible path of travel, In-room accessibility, Accessible bathroom, Accessible parking, Roll-in shower 80% recommended