Priceline Hotel: 3* Chicago (Millennium-Loop-Grant Park) Essex Inn

[ktsnell]

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

[thereuare]

Congratulations on your success!

Sorry to see it took such a high bid, but based upon current rates, this looks to be quite the deal. While perhaps more than you were hoping to pay, glad to see you're pleased with the results and can now rest assured knowing you'll have a roof over your head.

Thank you for sharing your win and using the PRICELINE links on the board to begin your bidding.

Enjoy your stay.