used the PRICELINE link from this website. Goal was to stay in downtown Chicago, either in the NMA River North or Mill-Loop-Grant zone. Knew I would have trouble as it seems hotels are all booked for this weekend. 3.5*, NMA River North: bid $80 rejected added MLG zone, bid $90, rejected added rebid zone, bid $100, rejected added rebid zone, bid $110, rejected added rebid zone, bid $120, rejected started over with 3* 3*, NMA River North: bid $110 rejected added MLG zone, bid $115 rejected added rebid zone, bid $125, rejected added rebid zone, bid $140, accepted Was really hoping to find something cheaper, but at least I got a room. Looking on traditional websites, I could only find rooms upwards of $500 a night. This hotel's website in particular shows no rooms available for this weekend. Chicago's Essex Inn Millennium Park, Loop & Grant Park Area 800 South Michigan Avenue Chicago, Illinois 60605 312-939-2800 Check-In Date: Fri, Jun 4, 2010 / After 04:00 PM Check-Out Date: Mon, Jun 7, 2010 / 11:00 AM Your Offer Price Per Room, Per Night: $140.00 Subtotal: $420.00 Taxes & Fees: $75.87 Total Charges*: $495.87