If you still want to reconsider the Ramada, the original plan I had is no longer available, but you could do: June 11: Whitehall (a block from Michigan Ave. shopping, great location) - $160, EasyClickTravel June 12: Gold Coast Hotel (not great, but very nice location in Lincoln Park by the Zoo, not *that* far from the Whitehall and just about the only thing available on that day) - $119, Orbitz June 13: Whitehall - $160, EasyClickTravel Avg Price: $146 Much Better Location(s): Priceless. While I know your friend doesn't want to move hotels, I thought I'd try one last time to come up with an alternate plan that would put you in a **much** better location than that Ramada. The Gold Coast hotel isn't great (a hotel to sleep in, essentially), but lovely neighborhood, the Zoo's right across the street and Michigan Ave. shopping is not that far away. At the 4* Whitehall, you're literally a block from shopping and not that far from Navy Pier, etc. Plenty of good transit and dining options near each, as well........ Additionally, you wouldn't have to rely on the Ramada shuttle (or pricey taxi rides) to take you the fairly long distance in & out of the city. I hope you reconsider. :)