celticmom Posted July 23, 2013 Report Share Posted July 23, 2013 Please help me try to ID these hotels... I really want to book something soon. I have never used Hotwire before and we are heading to Chicago for our 10th wedding anniversary :) any help is GREATLY appreciatedMagnificent Mile North - Water TowerStar rating: 4-starCheck-in date: Sun, Aug 4Check-out date: Thu, Aug 8Price: 135.00This Hotel features the following amenities:Smoke Free Rooms Fitness Center Guests have access to exercise equipment; an additional charge may apply.Restaurant(s) Business Center High-Speed Internet Access Guestrooms are equipped with high-speed Internet access; an extra charge may apply.Accessible for the blind Braille or raised signageAccessible for the deaf TTY for telephone, visual or flashing fire alarm and vibrating alarm clockAccessible path of travel <amenity names only please... not descriptions>In-room accessibility Accessible path from the room entrance to the window, the bed and the bathroom; accessible hardware and minimal resistance to open the door; accessible temperature controls and window coveringsAccessible bathroom Raised toilet, hand-held shower and grab bars at the tub and toiletHandicapped parking <amenity names only please... not descriptions>Roll-in shower Bathroom has a roll-in showerOR4.5 star Price $157.00Free Internet <amenity names only please... not descriptions>Boutique Hotel Property offers a distinctive, unique or eclectic atmosphere. Many boutique hotels are smaller, hip properties in an urban setting, or renovated hotels with historical flair.Smoke Free Rooms Guest rooms at this hotel are always smoke-free.Fitness Center Guests have access to exercise equipment; an additional charge may apply.Restaurant(s) Property offers at least one restaurant on the premises; hours and days of operation may vary.Business Center Guests have access to business equipment and services; an additional charge may apply.High-Speed Internet Access Guestrooms are equipped with high-speed Internet access; an extra charge may apply. Link to comment
celticmom Posted July 23, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 23, 2013 Any idea what hotel this might be? Magnificent Mile Area - River NorthStar rating: 4.5-star$172.00 per nightPet friendly, Smoke Free Rooms, Fitness Center, Restaurant(s), Business CenterThanks for your help :) Link to comment
celticmom Posted July 23, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 23, 2013 this looks like a great deal... any idea what hotel it might be??Magnificent Mile Area - River NorthStar rating: 3.5-starPrice (super savings) $105 - $193 on other sitesFitness Center, Pool(s), Restaurant(s), Business Center, High-Speed Internet Access Link to comment
thereuare Posted July 23, 2013 Report Share Posted July 23, 2013 Welcome to BetterBidding!Please post only the amenity names (and not the descriptions) as you can see how much easier it is to read and helps minimize the chance that we'll miss an amenity when researching your trip.(our best guess for each is inline below)4* Water TowerSmoke Free Fitness Restaurant Business Hi-Speed Internet Blind Accessible Deaf Accessible Travel Accessible Room Accessible Bathroom Accessible Handicapped Parking Roll-in Shower ==> Allerton Crowne Plaza4.5* Water TowerFree Internet Boutique Smoke Free Fitness Restaurant Business Hi-Speed Internet ==> Ivy Boutique Hotel4.5* River North--> for this property is there also a Hi-Speed Internet amenity as this is what i'm seeing for this offer when searching HOTWIRE for your dates:Pet Friendly Smoke Free Fitness Restaurant Business Hi-Speed Internet ==> Conrad Hilton (assuming you're seeing the full list i've included above)Any questions feel free to ask.Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases.Let us know what you decide and how it goes or if we can be of further help. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
celticmom Posted July 23, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 23, 2013 A Huge thanks for your help. I used your HOTWIRE link when searching for hotels and dates. This is the first time I have used Hotwire so I am nervous I wont get somewhere I want... eeeek.... Any idea what this place is? Magnificent Mile Area - River NorthStar rating: 3.5-starPrice (super savings) $105 - $193 on other sitesFitness Center, Pool(s), Restaurant(s), Business Center, High-Speed Internet Access Link to comment
AaronJB Posted July 23, 2013 Report Share Posted July 23, 2013 Would likely be the Doubletree (the 3.5* Mag Mile.)The potential Ivy for $157 is - I think - the most interesting of the top three. That's a new and very small (only a few rooms on each floor) boutique property and, given that, may be able to provide more personalized service for a special occasion. Nice location, as well.The Doubletree is a very reasonable deal for busy dates - that's a nice property, although very much in-line with what you might expect from a Doubletree (although the free cookies are certainly a bonus.)You do have to have some flexibility when using the service, but there are some nice potential options available.Thank you for using the board's HOTWIRE or PRICELINE links to start your purchases and searches. Link to comment
celticmom Posted July 23, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 23, 2013 Ok last one :) Magnificent Mile Area - River NorthStar rating: 4-starPrice 134.00 ~ Other sites as $239Boutique Hotel, Smoke Free Rooms, Fitness Center, Restaurant(s), Business CenterThanks again :) :D Link to comment
AaronJB Posted July 23, 2013 Report Share Posted July 23, 2013 If you go back to HOTWIRE and click this offer from the search results page, then on the ensuing page click the 'See all' link under the amenities, do you see more than what you've posted above?Thank you for using the board's HOTWIRE or PRICELINE links to start your purchases and searches. Link to comment
celticmom Posted July 23, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 23, 2013 on the HOTWIRE link I see the following under amenitiesHigh-Speed Internet Access Accessible for the blind Accessible path of travelIn-room accessibility Accessible bathroom Handicapped parking Roll-in shower It also says 90% recommended Link to comment
AaronJB Posted July 23, 2013 Report Share Posted July 23, 2013 The Sax, Felix and Palomar have been seen with this amenity set, but I'd lean towards the Sax as being more likely in this case.Thank you for using the board's HOTWIRE or PRICELINE links to start your purchases and searches. Link to comment
celticmom Posted July 23, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 23, 2013 thanks for all your help... :) Link to comment
thereuare Posted July 23, 2013 Report Share Posted July 23, 2013 What did you decide? Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
celticmom Posted July 23, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 23, 2013 no where yet... I'm being a chicken :( how often do the hotels on HOTWIRE change? Link to comment
AaronJB Posted July 23, 2013 Report Share Posted July 23, 2013 I think it's a matter of whether or not any of the potential hotels appeal to you and whether or not you'd rather pay full price. I do think you have some good options via HOTWIRE for these date/s, but if you do decide to go regular rate, please use the site's Support Page links.The HOTWIRE hotels can change at any time; there is no pre-set change time. They may change once between now and your stay, they may change multiple times and they may not change at all.Thank you for using the board's HOTWIRE or PRICELINE links to start your purchases and searches. Link to comment
celticmom Posted July 24, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 24, 2013 I think its a matter of the potential hotels not appealing to me. My fear is being stuck in the smallest room available looking onto a brick wall.. LOL..... Link to comment
thereuare Posted July 24, 2013 Report Share Posted July 24, 2013 I haven't looked at all of the above again, but using the 4.5* Mag Mile North - Water Tower property as an example...This is a 4.5* rated hotel, with a 95% recommendation from previous HOTWIRE guests, and has a 4.5/5.0 TA rating (which is excellent)... what about this property is not appealing to you? What is it that you are looking for?Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
AaronJB Posted July 24, 2013 Report Share Posted July 24, 2013 Most hotels in Chicago (aside from a few of the historic properties, for example) have at least reasonably large rooms (as big city hotels go.) Given the density of Chicago, there is no guarantee as to view in a lot of hotels, whether you're paying full price or not. (You may not be looking at a wall, but you may be looking at a number of buildings across the street, etc.)If the potential hotels are not appealing, what are you looking for in terms of hotel? A regular rate suggestion would be the Dana for $166 on Expedia, which is on a special sale for 48 hours. That hotel is in a terrific location in the River North area.Thank you for using the board's Expedia, HOTWIRE or PRICELINE links to start your purchases and searches. Link to comment
celticmom Posted July 24, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 24, 2013 The 4 star currently listed on Mag Mile North -Water Tower area only comes 75% recommended so that is a definite NO for me. These are the two I would consider now depending on what they might be (I was kinda hoping for the Hyatt or the Intercontinental... wishful thinking?) Magnificent Mile North - Water TowerStar rating: 4.5-starFree Internet, Boutique Hotel, Smoke Free Rooms, Fitness Center, Restaurant(s)Listed as $159 - doesn't mention what it is on other sites...If this is the Ivy I don't think its a great deal as it's listed as $150 on TrendsetterLocation: Magnificent Mile Area - River NorthStar rating: 4.5-starPet friendly, Smoke Free Rooms, Fitness Center, Restaurant(s), Business CenterListed as $175 - $244 on other sitesAny ideas??? Link to comment
celticmom Posted July 24, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 24, 2013 Also using your HOTWIRE link I see 2 5 stars listed... is there a possibility that either of these could be the Park Hyatt? because that would be FANTASTIC!!! Thanks :) Link to comment
celticmom Posted July 24, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 24, 2013 never mind... I answered my 5 star question re: the Park Hyatt by looking at the map... :( Link to comment
AaronJB Posted July 24, 2013 Report Share Posted July 24, 2013 The Hyatt and the Intercontinental are gigantic, convention-oriented properties, especially the Hyatt, which is the largest hotel in the city. The Intercontinental has a fascinating history and neither are bad hotels, but they would not be towards the top of my list in terms of what I'd recommend for a special occasion.I'm not seeing what appears to be either the Hyatt or Intercontinental (I am seeing what may be the Conrad, across the street of the IC) when searching for these date/s.Are you interested in spending $250+ for a 5*?Thank you for using the board's HOTWIRE or PRICELINE links to start your purchases and searches. Link to comment
celticmom Posted July 24, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 24, 2013 so the 4.5 star boutique hotel in Mag Mile - North Water Tower is still listed at $15995% recommendedI am thinking this is the one I will book. Do you still think it is the Ivy Hotel? Free Internet, Boutique Hotel, Smoke Free Rooms, Fitness Center, Restaurant(s) Link to comment
AaronJB Posted July 24, 2013 Report Share Posted July 24, 2013 If you click on the listing (4.5, Mag Mile N-WT) and then click "see all amenities" do you see:Free Internet Boutique Hotel Smoke Free Rooms Fitness Center Restaurant(s) Business Center High-Speed Internet Access If so, my guess would be the Ivy.Thank you for using the board's HOTWIRE or PRICELINE links to start your purchases and searches. Link to comment
celticmom Posted July 25, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 25, 2013 Any idea what this might be??Magnificent Mile North - Water TowerStar rating: 4-star $137 per night75% recommendedSmoke Free Rooms Fitness Center RestaurantBusiness Center High-Speed Internet Access Accessible for the blind Accessible for the deafAccessible path of travel In-room accessibility Accessible bathroom Handicapped parking Roll-in shower Link to comment
AaronJB Posted July 25, 2013 Report Share Posted July 25, 2013 Likely Allerton.Thank you for using the board's HOTWIRE or PRICELINE links to start your purchases and searches. Link to comment
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