Wife and I are headed to Chicago Aug 25-27. Location is still up in the air. We've been there a few times, stayed near the theatre district once and near Mag Mile twice. Open to other areas, but would like to be near things. Looking to shop, eat, sightsee. I'm not a huge fan of the Mag. Mile area, but she is. Would like to stay at a nicer hotel 4+* hotel. Prices seem pretty reasonable for that weekend. Obviously, not being real picky about area, there are many hotels meeting the 4+* requirement. Seeing many prices from $127-$169 all being 4+* or better. Here's what I'm currently seeing using Hotwire Easy View, any input or recommendations would be great.
4.5* Loop-Millennium Park $169
FULL AMENITIES: Free Internet, Pet friendly, Boutique hotel, Smoke-free rooms, Fitness center, Restaurant(s), Internet access
4.5* Magnificent Mile-Water Tower $144
FULL AMENITIES: Pet friendly, Smoke-free rooms, Fitness center, Restaurant(s), Business center, Internet access, Golf nearby, Spa services, Children's activities, Accessible for visually impaired, Accessible for hearing impaired, Accessible path of travel, In-room accessibility, Wheelchair accessible, Accessible bathroom, Roll-in shower
4.5* Riverwalk-North Loop $143
FULL AMENITIES: Pet friendly, Smoke-free rooms, Fitness center, Restaurant(s), Business center, Internet access, Golf nearby, Spa services, Children's activities, Accessible for visually impaired, Accessible for hearing impaired, Accessible path of travel, In-room accessibility, Wheelchair accessible, Accessible bathroom, Roll-in shower
4* River North $127
FULL AMENITIES: Free Internet, Boutique hotel, Smoke-free rooms, Fitness center, Restaurant(s), Business center, Self-service laundry, Internet access, Golf nearby, Spa services, Accessible for visually impaired, Accessible for hearing impaired, Accessible path of travel, In-room accessibility, Wheelchair accessible, Accessible bathroom, Roll-in shower
Is the Loop-Millennium area worth staying in? Seems kind of hit or miss. Could be great with one of the nicer hotels, but could be a dud if you're stuck with one of the lesser quality options. Mag Mile seems like the safe bet, but down want to be stuck on the north end of it seeing that we'd like to walk down to Millennium Park and Theatre district. Would Riverwalk/River North be the safest bets?
Any info would be great. Thanks!