Hotwire Hotel: 3* Magnificent Mile area-streeterville area hotel

[smartie481]

I am trying to find out what hotel this might be, so I can see if they have a shuttle to Midway and the cost of parking.

On Hotwire: 3 star-Magnificent Mile Area - Streeterville area hotel $66/night, 2 rooms, 8 adults, December 27-29th

Amenities: Fitness Center

Guests have access to exercise equipment; an additional charge may apply.

Pool(s)

Property offers at least one pool area; hours and dates of operation may be seasonal.

Restaurant(s)

Property offers at least one restaurant on the premises; hours and days of operation may vary.

Business Center

Guests have access to business equipment and services; an additional charge may apply.

Laundry Facilities (self-service)

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High-Speed Internet Access

Guestrooms are equipped with high-speed Internet access; an extra charge may apply.

[AaronJB]

Welcome to Betterbidding. :)

No downtown hotels have a shuttle from the airports; the distance is too great. Parking is costly at downtown properties, and it's generally recommended to consider the city lots for less expensive parking. This would be a possible match for the Holiday Inn Mart Plaza or Four Points Mag Mile.

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[thereuare]

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[smartie481]

Do you recommend a hotel near Midway? Is it safe to park at the downtown parking lots?

[thereuare]

AaronJB can comment better, but what exactly are your plans for this trip? If you're arriving by plane do you need a rental car (and parking) for this trip? If most of your time will be spend 'downtown' what is the purpose of trying to stay near Midway?

What is your budget for this trip?

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[AaronJB]

I would definitely find downtown considerably preferable over staying out by Midway and rates downtown for these dates (as downtown goes) are not high.

Additionally, if you are planning to be downtown only, then there is absolutely no need for a car - the orange line "L" train runs from Midway to downtown. Having a car downtown is only a hassle - traffic, parking cost, etc. Downtown itself is walkable and there's no need to drive from place-to-place.

If you plan on visiting other areas than downtown, then maybe a car is worthwhile, but it really depends - there is public transit out to the 'burbs, but some areas are not terribly walkable from where the trains go.

If you plan on spending a lot of time in outlying areas, then it may be worth considering staying in outlying areas and taking the train in.

It really depends on what your plans are, but again, if being downtown is the primary focus, I would definitely not get a rental car - taking the train in from Midway is easy (and cheaper and less of a hassle.)

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