Hotwire Hotel: Chicago Loop near end of August?

[TraceyMc]

Just a couple of weeks ago I did a search on Hotwire for Chicago Loop-area hotels for 8/25-8/28 and got a handful of choices. Tonight I did the same search and came up with only one, apparently the Crowne Plaza, which is not within walking distance of John Marshall Law School.

Chicago experts, should I broaden my search beyond just the Loop? Should I have jumped on the Hotel Burnham a couple of weeks ago when I had the chance?

[thereuare]

What is the purpose of this trip and do you have any plans outside of John Marshall Law School?

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[TraceyMc]

Mostly business, but I plan to do some other stuff. I'm comfortable with the L and can use it to get around.

[AaronJB]

John Marshall Law School is conveniently located in the South-ish Loop just off State and Jackson. Staying in the Loop would be most convenient in terms of walking, but if you stayed North of the River, you could take the "L".

Additionally, what is a desirable "walking distance" - I see what appears to be a possible match for the Swissotel on HOTWIRE; that's a longer trek to the Law School, but while it's a long walk, it's a nice walk, much of which is down Michigan Ave, past Millennium Park and the Art Institute. Walking from the area North of the River to parts of the Loop is a longer walk technically, but it doesn't feel as long, especially with some of the more scenic routes.

I also like the Renaissance Chicago for $135 on sale via Expedia, and would recommend that in this case.

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[TraceyMc]

Thanks - I'll definitely check that out.

[AaronJB]

Happy to help! Please let us know what you decide and if you have any questions.

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