Hotwire Hotel: 4*-4.5* Chicago 8/12-8/14

[imthecableman]

Hello,

I'm more experienced with Priceline, but there are just too many options out there in downtown Chicago - makes it too risky... I might try it after a little more research, but I thought I might give Hotwire try for the first time.

Looking to arrive Thursday, August 12. Stay either 1 night or 2 nights - depending on what deal we can find.

I know the air show is this weekend, so that might make it a little tricky... but I saw the success that canadianbullfan just had for the dates right AFTER mine, so I'd like to see what might work.

As far as amenities go, smoke free is the only 'strong want' - I know that some hotels won't list that they are smoke free, so I'm willing to take a *reasonable* risk here... just like I would have to with Priceline.

For 1 night, three catch my eye:

4* Mag Mile for $109 - smoke free, workout, pool, restaurant, business center, internet

4* Museum Campus for $79 - workout, pool, restaurant, business center, internet

4* N Mich Ave for $94 - Boutique, workout, restaurant, business center, internet, golf

So far, the 4.5* options are $146 - higher than I'd like to be, especially since I'm going to have to pay for parking... I'm interested in 4.5* if they come down a bit (you got a good deal on the James canadianbullfan...)

For 2 nights, it looks like everything goes up in price, so I'm probably better off leaving the Chicago area for Friday night.

Any help you can give on hotel ID, I'd appreciate it. Of course, I'll use the BB HOTWIRE link when it comes time for booking!

Thanks,

imthecableman

[imthecableman]

Any help would be appreciated!

Thanks!

imthecableman

[thereuare]

Welcome to BetterBidding!

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Best guess for each is as follows:

4* Mag Mile for $109 - smoke free, workout, pool, restaurant, business center, internet

Sheraton (but note the Tripadvisor informtion does not currently match)

4* Museum Campus for $79 - workout, pool, restaurant, business center, internet

Hyatt Regency McCormick Place or Hilton Towers

4* N Mich Ave for $94 - Boutique, workout, restaurant, business center, internet, golf

Whitehall Hotel

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.

[AaronJB]

If you search for 8/12-13 only, there is a 3.5* in the Mag Mile/Streeterville area w/fitness, business, internet, laundry, breakfast for $109. If you click continue to go to the detail page, there is a 4.5/5 tripadvisor rating (4.5/5 circles shaded) at the very bottom of the page. This would be a possible match for the Amalfi. If it is, that is a very nice, very well-reviewed boutique property that offers free breakfast on each floor.

While moving is not optimal, the Amalfi would be a very nice deal, even if for only one of the two nights.

Thank you for using the site's HOTWIRE or PRICELINE links to start your purchases and searches.

[imthecableman]

Thanks - I see what you're looking at. If that is Amalfi, it would indeed be a great deal.

I'll update the posting as soon as I make a decision and buy (using the BB PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links, of course!).

[AaronJB]

Happy to help!

Thank you for keeping us updated and for using the site's HOTWIRE or PRICELINE links. Please let us know if you have any questions.

[imthecableman]

For the night of Aug 12 only, I'm seeing a 3.5* in NMA with: no smoking, fitness, restaurant, business center, internet, golf, tennis -- any thoughts on what this one is? 90% recommend in Hotwire, only 4* in Tripadvisor.

I'd really like to be certain that I'm getting something with non-smoking, that's why I'm hesitating on the possible Amalfi lead.

Thanks!

And of course I'll be using the site's HOTWIRE links!

[thereuare]

And of course I'll be using the site's HOTWIRE links!

Please use for your searches too!

Thanks.

[imthecableman]

Hi!

Will use the site's HOTWIRE link for searches too!

Any thoughts on the 3.5* in North Michigan Avenue with no smoking, fitness, restaurant, business center, internet, golf, tennis? 4.0 starts in Tripadvisor; 90% recommend by Hotwire. Currently showing $95 for 8/12-8/13.

Thanks!

-imthecableman

[AaronJB]

Likely the Ambassador East.

Please use the site's HOTWIRE or PRICELINE links to start your purchases and searches.

[imthecableman]

I wanted to update with our decision - we decided to call off the trip. Thanks for the input and I'll used the forum and PRICELINE nad HOTWIRE links again next time I'm HOTWIRE-ing!

Thanks!

[AaronJB]

Thank you for closing the thread, and we look forward to helping with your next trip.