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Just got back from a 2 day stay at the Palmer House (4/1 to 4/3, $100) and what a treat!!! The renovations have made the Historic Palmer House amazingly beautiful. Sitting in the lobby with a view of the Empire Room.......wow! I was apprehensive about the Palmer House given previous reviews and those on other sites, but we our experience was wonderful. Our request for 2 beds was met with courteous service on the phone and at the front desk. Our room on the 9th floor was HUGE! We could have done cartwheels in our room, which was great since we were with our two children and they needed some space after our trips to the American Girl Store and the Lego store. Renovations were still going on and there was a bit of noise that started at 7:30 am, but we were up anyway. All in all, we were thrilled with our stay. Yes, parking is expensive...yes, food and drink at the hotel were pricey, but it's the Palmer House in Downtown Chicago. We got all that we expected and so much more!

Any tips for cheaper parking near the Palmer House? We are considering taking the train from Indiana, but the Palmer House is two blocks from both the VanBuren and Randolph train stations and we are lugging 2 kids (and their stuff!) Any tips would be greatly appreciated!!

Win..Win..Win 4/1 to 4/3 $80 4* NMA: rejected Used free rebid of Midway upped to $90: rejected Added MP 4*, bid $90: rejected Used different card, bid $100 for NMA and MP 4*: ACCEPTED AT THE PALMER HOUSE Showing my son skyscrapers for the first time: PRICELESS!!! Paid a bit more than I wanted to, but it seemed that that was my only option...must be spring break for some people. Still, $100 for a 4* hotel downtown, across from Grant Park is not bad, not bad at all! Thanks for the help, and of course, we used savingsbarn.com

I have been trying to bid on 3* and up room for March 31-April 2. The most I've bid up to is $75.00 and I am getting no luck. Does anyone know of any conventions in town that I am not aware of? I can switch the dates to 4/1-4/3 if that gets me a better rate. Any suggestions for a good room or what to bid in order to get a good deal? I've found a 4 star near MP for 129 on HOTWIRE, so I'd like to beat that and I'd rather stay in a 3* and up since we are taking our kids. We are looking at MP or NMA, but I would consider Lincoln Park for the right price. Thanks for any help!