Hotwire Hotel: 4* Chicago (Mag Mile-Streeterville) Hard Rock

[Shakerbird]

Dates: July 23-25, 2 adults + 2 kids (party is actually 3 but we want 2 beds) Choices are:

4 star Chicago Loop - Millenium Park - Grant Park area Hotel - amenities: Boutique, Fitness, restaurant, Business, Internet, 85% recommended @$109 or

3 StarChicago Loop - Millenium Park - Grant Park area Hotel - amenities: Fitness, Pool, restaurant, business, laundry, Internet 90% recommended @$119

I'm thinking the first one is the Burnham? and the second one the Wyndham, Hyatt or Swissotel?

With 2 adults + 2 kids will we be guaranteed 2 beds? Thanks.

[AaronJB]

I'd guess the 4* is the Allegro; are there any other amenities showing with the 3*?

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[Shakerbird]

I'd guess the 4* is the Allegro; are there any other amenities showing with the 3*?

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No, there are no other amenities are showing for the 3 star.

[AaronJB]

Just to make sure, breakfast is not also showing with the 3*?

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[Shakerbird]

Just to make sure, breakfast is not also showing with the 3*?

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Correct, no breakfast is showing with this property.

[AaronJB]

Are you seeing the 3* in the Mag Mile area for $119? I'm seeing a 3* in that zone w/Fitness, Pool, restaurant, business, laundry, Internet for $119. I'm not seeing a 3* w/those amenities and price in the Loop zone, though. The 3* I'm seeing in the Mag Mile area is a possible match for the Four Points or Holiday Inn Mart Plaza.

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[Shakerbird]

OK, I messed up. I waited too long and now prices have really gone up. The properties I looked at previously are no longer being offered. Here are my new choices: 2 adults/1 child July 23-25: 4* Mag/Streeterville $137 super savings w/fitness/pool/restaurant/business/internet 85% recommended or 3 star Mag/Streeterville $117 super savings w/fitness/pool/restaurant/business/laundry/internet 95% recommended. This is also a 3star in the Loop with breakfast @ $134 which I believe is La Quinta, which might also be a good choice. Any other suggestions welcomed.

[thereuare]

The 4* matches previous reports for the Wyndham, although i wouldn't count out a new amenity combination for the Sheraton either.

I'm not currently seeing the 3* offered when searching HOTWIRE for your dates.

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[Shakerbird]

OK I booked what I thought was the Sheraton, 4 star, Mag Mile, No-smoking, fitness, restaurant, internet business center, 90% recommended Plus Super Saver and ..... It turned out to be the Hard Rock Hotel. I guess this is alright. Price $137 per night. I hope it works out with the beds - I listed 2 adults, since it came up with a lower price then when I entered 2 adults + 1 child. I am going to give them a call in a few hours - hopefully it will be in their system, so I can make a bed request. Keeping my fingers crossed. I had confidence we wouldn't have a problem at the Sheraton, but we might only be able to get a king room at the Hard Rock - oh no!

[AaronJB]

Sorry to hear that the result wasn't what you'd hoped for.

The listing with the pool that was mentioned above was a match for the Sheraton. However, when one searches for more than 2 people, bedding for more than 2 is guaranteed, plus other options often show vs. when one searches for 2. When one searches for 2 it's cheaper, but also doesn't guarantee bedding.

When one searches for two, different options often show - in this case, the Hard Rock, which is in a classic building on Michigan Ave a block or so South of the river. Hopefully the bedding situation will work out okay.

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Enjoy your stay.

[Shakerbird]

Yeah, I should have known better to book with 2 people, when I actually had 3 - but the same property showed up in each search and it was less $ to book 2. I also assumed it was the Sheraton, and figured it wouldn't matter since they have many rooms with a 2 bed configuration. I did call the Hard Rock directly and was told we are currently booked in a room with a King Bed. It will be a $40 per night charge to get a room with two beds - ouch or, a roll-away is $25 per night but can't be guaranteed. I was told that when we check in, if a room with 2 beds is available, we may be able to get the room at no additional cost. I'm hoping it all works out. Again, I should have known better. ;(