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g1gzter

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  1. Agreed, I've stayed at the Chicago Ritz-Carlton before (8 or 10 years ago) and although nice, not really sure it was worth it. The only two properties in Chicago that I would "maybe" spend that much on now would be Waldorf or Peninsula.
  2. Thanks for the tip. Do you remember seeing a Trump Hotwire listing in any other city? Edit: Per Trump's website, the cheapest room for that night is $395. So if your guess is correct, that's not much of a discount...haha
  3. Howdy! Haven't checked in for awhile and looking at downtown Chicago properties again. This listing has me really intrigued as I can't ever remember seeing a 5* listing on Hotwire, let alone in Chicago. "Hotels in the luxury 5-star rating category include: Inter-Continental and Le Meridien" Price seems way too high for Inter-Continental and there isn't a Le Meridien in Chicago (yet). Check In: 03/01/12, Check Out: 03/02/13 $336.00 plus taxes TripAdvisor 4.5 of 5 Rating According to TripAdvisor there are six 5-star hotels in Chicago (really don't know what else to go by) and they are Waldorf, Trump, Four Seasons, Peninsula, Ritz, and Park Hyatt. If I had to pick one, it would be the Park Hyatt. Anything else come to mind on this? Thanks! This Hotel features the following amenities: Indoor pool(s) Smoke Free Rooms Fitness Center Pool(s) Restaurant(s) Business Center High-Speed Internet Access Spa Services
  4. On Thurs, Feb 23rd, I stayed at this property again and I have to say this property is becoming a favorite of mine. I got the room via Priceline this time and paid an really cheap rate of $55 plus tax ($71 total). I arrived an hour early and waited in line to check in. Jason D. who was working in the Gold Passport counter saw me waiting and waved me over. He was very courteous and spent much time helping me to pick out a room. Using tips from TripAdvisor, I requested a higher floor, away from the elevators. I ended up in the East Tower Room 1172 and was very pleased. My room overlooked the front of the hotel (facing Wacker) and I could see North Michigan, Wrigley Building, and Marilyn Monroe statue. I had a King size bed, nice bath products again including toothpaste, and was reasonably quiet for the hotel's size. The only real disappointment is the TV (Panasonic Plasma TH-37PR9U) which wasn't a huge deal. The reception for the local ABC/NBC affiliates was awful and nearly unwatchable with lots of interference lines going down the screen. My best comparison would be trying to watch an old TV with rabbit ears while someone in the kitchen runs the mixer on high. Another bizarre twist about the TV stations was no access to WGN (local channel). I can see the Tribune Tower from my window but it's not in the channel listings?? Lastly, there was no HDMI connections on the TV and I didn't bring any devices to see if the single VGA port was enabled. Overall, I would definitely stay there again esp. if I can snag another night for what hotels typically charge of parking in downtown Chi.
  5. Howdy! Just booked this and happy with the price... Residence Inn By Marriott Chicago Downtown Magnificent Mile North Michigan Ave - River North Area 201 East Walton Place, Chicago, IL 60611 Priceline: $126.00 + 28.38 Fees = $154.38 total Hotel website for the same night shows $249.00 plus fees for the "cheapest" room... Thanks!
  6. Just to finish this thread up, searched hotwire again tonight and the mystery no amenity listing disappeared along with just about everything else that I had been looking at all week. Decided to try Priceline for the first time ever and ended up getting Hyatt Regency Chicago for $55 plus tax. Stayed there before via Hotwire on 08/27/11 for $107 plus tax, was satisfied before, and am really happy with the Priceline price which is half what I paid last time! Will post on the Priceline board - thanks guys!
  7. Howdy, I just noticed that the last posting in the "Hotwire Hotel List - Illinois" was in 2003. Does that mean that all those amenities with properties really haven't changed that much in all that time or that updates have been made to the list and isn't reflected in the last posting date? Thanks! M
  8. I'm just accompanying someone to Midway and thinking about spending the night in Chi before heading back to Central Illinois. Not really looking for anything in particular as far as amenities but I would like to stay in either NMA or Mag (doesn't matter). If I could stay "anywhere" on a hotwire rate, I would be interested in checking out that new Hotel Palomar but I haven't found a listing that would seemingly fit that property yet. I'm also thinking about shooting a low bid to Priceline and see if I can snag a deal on the Hyatt Wacker. Stayed there before and really liked the room although the view was awful...haha
  9. Thank you for all of the suggestions. I just looked again and see what looks like the same listing, only items have changed. Price is now $95 reduced from $205 (vs. $93 down from $199) and shows 60 bookings in the last 24 hours (vs. 63 bookings in the last 24 hours). The more I look at this, the more confusing...haha
  10. Not completely sure which Renaissance Hotel you mean but the old Blackstone Hotel says no vacancies for 02/23 and Marriott "Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel" is available for 02/23 and cheapest room is $249 (looking at hotel websites). The mystery continues...
  11. Looked at Hotwire again this morning and the same listing is still there without any amenities. Now shows 63 bookings in last 24 hours, I don't remember if/what that line read yesterday. All links clicked and I'd just about book it just to see what property it is...haha Thanks! M
  12. Good evening, Finding a really strange posting that I don't think I've ever seen before. Looking at Feb. 23rd for one night. Hotwire lists 4* for $93 in Chicago Loop - Millenium Park - Grant Park with absolutely NO amenities listed. Is Super Savings (down from $199), no recommendation %, and 4.5 of 5 on TripAdvisor. Is this a rarity to have a listing with no amenities or have I just not noticed them before? Anyone want to take a shot in the dark of what it could be? haha Thanks guys! M
  13. Additional thoughts: Wifi is not available in the rooms and only available in the lobby. Upon trying to briefly access wifi in the lobby, it asked me for my name and room number before allowing any connection. Based upon this, I'm guessing there would be a charge. If you say that you're not a guest, it wants to charge a ridiculous amount for 24 hrs, think it was like $36... Only internet in the room was ethernet cable at the desk. Didn't have a laptop to check any further and the "welcome guide" didn't mention how much for a fee (if any) only how to operate the service (plug in cable to computer, duh). The TV in the room was a nice quality 37" Panasonic. There were several ports on the back including VGA for connectivity but I didn't check to see if they were live or disabled.
  14. Got back last night from our stay and here are my thoughts... Hotel Review Thanks! M
  15. Stayed one night 08/27/11 and purchased via Hotwire. The hotel just went under a $90 Mil renovation and looked great! We stayed in Room 1178, East Tower and it was actually a corner room. The view wasn't much as it overlooked the side/back of the hotel (Stetson) and we couldn't see the skyline or water. The room was rather small but very clean and modern looking. The bathroom products were very nice along with a travel-size toothpaste which isn't seen very often. The bed has reading lights that looked like small flashlights on either side of the bed which was also cool. The iHome to dock your iPod was also appreciated and worked great. We didn't experience any noise from other guests perhaps because it was a corner room and seemed to be away from the regular hall. The only "problem" that I can report is this: We got to the hotel way early like 11 or 11:30am and the hotel claims check-in is 3. There were loads of people waiting in line to either check in/out and so I decided to just let them know that I made it into town and claim our room. Thinking that we couldn't get our room until 3, we went ahead and checked our bags at the bell station and tipped the porter more than the traditional amount. I got to the desk and was told that our room was actually ready and they handed over the keys. I told them about already checking the bags and tipping the porter and she said don't worry, I'll have them bring them up to the room. We immediately go up to the room and the SAME EXACT PORTER (whom we just over-tipped), brings our bags in (one small carry-on and a light duffle) , and then stands around waiting for yet another tip. Please keep in mind that our bags were actually held for 10 mins. max and I felt like we were getting nickled to death. Yes, I should've held the bags to see if our room was actually ready first, but don't beat me down for another tip after the first one was extra and you held the bags for a very short period of time. I realize they make their livelihood by these tips and all but I just didn't like how that went down. Final thought, if you don't like "big" hotels, this is one to stay away from as it's huge! There are two towers and can be extremely busy during peak hours which seemed to be frequent. We don't like large hotels typically as you don't get the personal feel and this alone could sway us away, but the value is great considering the location and cleanliness after the renovations.
  16. After looking again, yes there is a SPA icon too. Thought I copied/paste all amenities the first time but I must have missed one. Here they are re-pasted: Smoke Free Rooms Fitness Center Restaurant(s) Business Center Laundry Facilities (self-service) High-Speed Internet Access Spa Services Thanks! M
  17. Hi guys! It's been awhile since I posted but here is the latest jaunt: Hyatt Regency Chicago 151 East Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL, 60601 (312) 565-1234 Check-in: Sat, Aug 27, 2011 Check-out: Sun, Aug 28, 2011 Amenities: Bed Choice (Cost $10 Extra), Smoke Free Rooms, Fitness Center, Restaurant(s), Business Center, Laundry Facilities (self-service), High-Speed Internet Access "Recommended in 95 % of Hotwire customer reviews" & "50% SAVINGS* Rate per night: $107.00 Nights: 1 Rooms: 1 Tax recovery charges & fees: $24.96 Room total: $131.96 Looked around at Hotels.com, etc. and the standard rate for this place is $259, so the price looks awesome! Haven't stayed here before and will try to give you my impressions when I get back. Used your HOTWIRE link to book and thanks as always!
  18. Good evening, Thinking about a weekend trip in Feb. 2011 to take in the Chicago Auto Show for the first time in 10+ years. Normally stay in the burbs but considering downtown this time. This one looks interesting and I'm guessing it's the Holiday Inn Mart Plaza?? Dates: In - 02/18/2011, Out - 02/20/2011, $56.00 per night Amenities: Smoke Free Rooms, Fitness Center, Pool(s), Restaurant(s), Business Center, Laundry Facilities, High-speed Internet Access 4.5 of 5.0 Trip Advisor Rating 95% of Hotwire reviews recommend Thanks as always! :)
  19. Suite, Smoke Free Rooms, Fitness Center, Pool(s), Restaurant(s), Business Center, High-speed Internet Access, Golf Nearby, Tennis Nearby Only thing different from before is Tennis Nearby....
  20. Done with the same result...Now can we discuss my weekend plans?
  21. Would appreciate any help on this one :) Date of Stay: 10/16/10 for 1 night Amenities: Suite, No Smoking, Fitness, Pool, Rest., Business, Internet, Golf Nearby $65/night, Recommended in 100 % of Hotwire customer reviews Thinking probably Embassy Suites on this one - any other ideas? Thanks!
  22. Booked it for my whining brother who doesn't own a computer. I'm not going on that trip and I couldn't care less....hahaha...
  23. Amenities:Complimentary Breakfast, Fitness Center, Pool(s) Hotwire hot Rate: $42.00 Nights: 1 Rooms: 1 Subtotal: $42.00 Tax recovery charges and fees: $11.78 Total price: $53.78
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