Priceline Hotel: 4* Chicago (NMA-River North) Hotel Felix

[kenchau]

So our group really wanted something in the Mag Mile area, so I kept trying for NMA-North ($90, $100, $110) and finally $120 was accepted for Hotel Felix (2 rooms). I did use the PRICELINE link.

I don't mind the location - I think it's great. Few blocks west of Mag Mile. But, reviews I've read indicate the rooms are quite small. So, I'm a little worried about that since we have 4 (potentially 5 people). I'm going to have to call the hotel to see if they even have rollaway beds. :)

[thereuare]

Congratulations on your success!

Glad to see you're happy with the location and the deal you received. Quad occupancy, not to mention FIVE, can be a bit difficult in larger cities such as Chicago... if you do call the hotel i would also inquire as to the possibility of upgrading to a suite 'just in case' some other friends decide to join you. If it's only $50 or so divided by 5 people it's a small amount for the added comfort.

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

Enjoy your stay.

[kenchau]

I had a couple of questions, if anyone could be so kind as to lend their knowledge. So in my case I bid $120 and got the Hotel Felix, but Priceline of course has various 4* hotel suppliers. My question is, if I would have gone in with $150 or $175 to start, would Priceline have negotiated for a different costlier 4* hotel or would I have automatically gotten Hotel Felix for $150 or $175 ? That's the thing I don't quite understand. Anyone know?

Also, off topic, can anyone tell me at Wrigley Field (because I want to watch the Cubs-Yankees game that weekend) what is the difference between regular seats and seats that have "RESERVED" as part of their section description. For example, they have Terrace Box Infield and Terrace Reserved Infield, or Upper Deck Box Infield and Upper Deck Reserved Infield. What's the difference? All tickets still have a section/seat number assigned. :)

[AaronJB]

If you tried to bid higher, there is certainly a chance that you could have paid more than you would have had to for the same hotel. In terms of Wrigley, the box seats are towards the front of the section. You can find a seating chart at this link on the Cub's website: Wrigley Seating Chart.

[thereuare]

See this Don't Bid Higher for a Specific Hotel thread which i believe answers your question above.

I'll leave it to somebody else to comment on the Wrigley Field tickets.

[kenchau]

Thanks for all the help! This is a great site! Will definitely come in handy as I am entering a phase where I will travel a little more often. :)