Priceline Hotel: 4* Chicago Loop, How can I secure the Burnham?

[dqdave]

Looking to stay at the Burnham on 10/20-10/23 2011. Any suggestions? Got lucky last year during the same weekend and paid $110 for the Burnham. Regular rates are $240 for 2011.

[AaronJB]

Welcome to Betterbidding. :)

There is no way to ensure a particular property when using PRICELINE; one can make an educated guess as to which properties are showing on HOTWIRE, but only 1 hotel shows up at each star rating in each area, and the Burnham is not frequently seen as a win. While the Burnham is a really nice property, there are quite a few terrific hotels in the city - are you only interested in the Burnham?

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

[dqdave]

The Burnham is where our friends all stay during this weekend which makes it easier to meet up without having to jump in a cab or deal with the unpredictable October weather. They gladly pay the $200+ per night as they can afford it. I'm not as rich though. Ending up at another quality 4* hotel wouldn't be the worst thing, just not as convenient. In past years we have gotten the W Hotel, Allegro, and Swisshotel and enjoyed them all. Just not as convenient to our peeps.

[AaronJB]

HOTWIRE is showing what appears to be the other Kimpton Loop property in the 4* Loop spot for these dates (the Allegro, a 4* in the Loop zone w/boutique, fitness, business, internet, restaurant - $119.)

I generally would not recommend booking this far in advance, but that's actually not a bad price for Chicago in October, which is traditionally a pretty busy month. If you don't mind booking non-refundable this far in advance, that may be something to consider.

Otherwise, regular rates are pretty steep when searching at this point for these dates. You could also try bidding on PRICELINE, but you may end up anywhere in the zone - or you can wait and hope that rates fall a bit (although again, October tends to be an expensive month, if past years are any indication of next October.)

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

[dqdave]

3.5* Museum Campus, Help Identify Please

Amenities;

Smoke Free, Fitness Ctr, Restaurant, Business Ctr, High Speed

[AaronJB]

Is this also for your same Chicago hotel stay next October?

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

[thereuare]

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

... please click this HOTWIRE link before replying.

[dqdave]

Yes, Oct 20-23

[thereuare]

Please keep all posts for the same stay in the same thread.

... please click this HOTWIRE link before replying.

2x

[dqdave]

Please Help ID Hotwire 4* for 10/20/11-10/23/11.

Magnificent mile, Streeterville.

Ammenities: Boutique,Smoke Free, Fitness Center, Restaurant, Business Center, High Speed Internet.

Listed at $119

Thanks!

[AaronJB]

My guess would be the Hotel Sax or Hotel Felix.

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