Hotwire Hotel: 3.5* Chicago (Magnificent Mile - Streeterville) Doubletree Mag Mile

[StephanieY]

Travel dates 1/20 to 1/22

Mag Mile - Streeterville

85% recommendation

$87

4.5 stars

Smoke Free Rooms, Fitness Center, Restaurant(s), Business Center, High-Speed Internet Access

Mag Mile - Streeterville

95% recommendation

$84

4 stars

Smoke Free Rooms, Fitness Center, Restaurant(s), Business Center, High-Speed Internet Access

As always thanks for the assistance. I've been pricelining and received a 4 star counter for 71 bucks, which is higher then I thought I'd have to spend so I wanted to check out Hotwire. The prices generally seem higher then I expected for dead of winter.

[thereuare]

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[StephanieY]

done

[thereuare]

The 4.5* matches both the Hilton Conrad and the InterContinental, so either of these would be my best guess for this one (i'd slightly favor this one being the InterContinental vs. the Conrad Hilton, but you should at least be prepared for either)

The 4* is consistent with the Hard Rock, Hyatt, Sheraton and Westin River North... so any of these would be among the likely outcomes. HOWEVER, i'm not currently seeing this property when searching HOTWIRE for your dates, as the 4* hotel i'm seeing in this zone includes a Boutique amenity... does the offer you're currently seeing show Boutique as well?

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[StephanieY]

I can't find the 4* rating anymore either.

In looking at reviews the Conrad looks to be better reviewed then Intercontinental. The Intercontinental appears to be an older property?

Can you comment on this 3.5*

Mag Mile - Streeterville

Fitness Center, Pool(s), Restaurant(s), Business Center, High-Speed Internet Access

$68

I'm thinking it's the Doubletree?

[thereuare]

The Doubletree would be my best guess for this one as well.

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[StephanieY]

Ok thanks for the confirmation. I just wonder why the Doubletree is *so* much cheaper then any neighboring hotels at the same or lower star level. All of the sites have rates for this hotel under $90.

I was wondering if AaronJB can comment on the quality of this Doubletree - is there a reason why it's so cheap for a 3.5 star? Most of the tripadvisor reviews focus on the nickel and diming I've come to expect when I visit the city. I've been in the Markethouse Restaurant inside the hotel (thanks to Restaurant.com cheap deal) and it looked to be updated so I'm hoping the hotel itself isn't dated.

I'll update the thread tomorrow. I want to try PRICELINE one more time (used up my bids today) to see if I can pay a few bucks more and get a 4 star, but I'd be happy with the Doubletree.

[StephanieY]

Ok thanks for the confirmation. I just wonder why the Doubletree is *so* much cheaper then any neighboring hotels at the same or lower star level. All of the sites have rates for this hotel under $90.

I was wondering if AaronJB can comment on the quality of this Doubletree - is there a reason why it's so cheap for a 3.5 star? Most of the tripadvisor reviews focus on the nickel and diming I've come to expect when I visit the city. I've been in the Markethouse Restaurant inside the hotel (thanks to Restaurant.com cheap deal) and it looked to be updated so I'm hoping the hotel itself isn't dated.

I'll update the thread tomorrow. I want to try PRICELINE one more time (used up my bids today) to see if I can pay a few bucks more and get a 4 star, but I'd be happy with the Doubletree.

Closing this thread. I went with the 3.5 star and got the Doubletree. I'll start a new post with the details. Thanks

[AaronJB]

The Doubletree was at one point a nicer Holiday Inn, then revamped and rebranded a couple of years ago and is pretty much on-par with the Doubletree brand. I don't think it's a standout hotel, but it's a nicer property in a great location and some rooms may have a pretty decent view of the surrounding area (I think lakeview is an upgrade, though.) I think it's an instance where if you are going to be out a lot and just want a nice place to sleep, it is both a really reasonable price and a great location.

The Intercontinental is - I think - a really neat property that, while technically older, does have a modern feeling in a number of regards. On the flip side, the hotel has one of the more remarkable pools I've ever seen - it was built in the late '20's and was one of the first pools built on a higher floor. The ballroom is also stunning and has the largest Baccarat crystal chandelier in the US. Again though, it's not new as much as old-meets-some new and I can see where it wouldn't be everyone's cup-of-tea (it's also a pretty huge property, and I believe there's also variation in the rooms.)

The only concern with bidding 3.5* is the possibility of the Allerton, or possibly being upgraded to the 4* Whitehall.

This is generally a slow/very slow (unless there's a convention) period of the year, and rates are at the low end - it's not unusual to see 3/3.5*'s in the $50's/$60's in the January time period.

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[StephanieY]

I'm pleased with this win.

Amenities listed:

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.

High-Speed Internet Access

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

[AaronJB]

Congrats on your success. :)

Very nice deal for this property! I'll also recommend Fox and Obel Market and Cafe, which is on the corner of Illinois and McClurg, a few blocks S/SE.

Thank you for sharing your win and please use the site's PRICELINE or HOTWIRE links to start your purchases and searches.

Enjoy your stay.