Hotwire Hotel: 4* Chicago (NMA-Water Tower-Gold Coast) Ambassador East

[kerouackid]

Obtained the 4* Ambassodor East for $100 on Hotwire. Date is 5/11/06.

This Hotel features the following amenities:

Restaurant(s)

Property offers at least one restaurant on the premises; hours and days of operation may vary.

Fitness Center

Guests have access to exercise equipment; an additional charge may apply.

High-speed Internet Access

Guestrooms are equipped with high-speed Internet access; an extra charge may apply.

Business Center

Guests have access to business equipment and services; an additional charge may apply.

Went through SavingsBarn.com.

Any info on the hotel(Beside Led Zeppelin throwing televisions from the window). I heard it is far from a 4*.

Thanks

[thereuare]

Welcome to BetterBidding!

Congratulations on your win and thank you for using the SavingsBarn.com links to begin your purchase.

Looks like most find it a Love It or Hate It situation, with the most recent reviews being favorable.

Enjoy your stay.

[kerouackid]

Thanks for the link.

[AaronJB]

I think it's a matter of what room you get. As with some other of Chicago's older hotels (the "Millennium Knickerbocker" is an even bigger example of this), room size and quality varies. I got the Ambassador on Priceline and ended up in a room that I thought was quite nice. The decor was slightly old-fashioned, but instead of feeling dated, it felt sort of cozy. Nice, large bathroom.

However, I've seen pictures of other rooms in the hotel that look noticably smaller, both in terms of bathroom and room. Given the age of the hotel, some rooms may show wear, while some may not.

Great area, though. A lot of restaurants right down the street and Michigan Ave. not far away. The beach is also a couple of blocks East and Lincoln Park is about a 10-15 minute walk North.

[thereuare]

As room selection here seems to be "luck of the draw" and no discrimination against those who book thru the opaque suppliers, i would <politely> ask for a different room if you're not happy with the first one given.

Or if you can make conversation with the check-in clerk during check-in say something like: "I've stayed here a few times before and know the rooms vary greatly... usually i've been pretty happy, but the last time i was given a really small room that i wasn't very happy with. Please do whatever you can for one of the 'better' rooms available."