Hotwire Hotel: 4* Chicago (Magnificent Mile - Streeterville) Sheraton Chicago Hotel and Towers

[ItsMeUC]

Hello all!

Not too familiar with the Chicago area so a little help would be greatly appreciated! :-)

There will be 8 of us (2 families total) coming into Union Station on the train. We will be mostly sight-seeing (museums, etc.) and shopping. Any advice on the bidding strategy?

Thanks so much!

[thereuare]

To confirm... are you looking for two rooms?

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[ItsMeUC]

Hello thereuare!

thanks for the response.

Looking for 2 rooms. preferably 4*. under $80 would be wonderful.

Do you know if the Hotel's in that area commonly give only a single bed or does it vary? Do you know how much more I would spend thru hotwire if I wanted the guarantee?

thx so much!

[thereuare]

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2x

[ItsMeUC]

Decided to try HOTWIRE (clicked on the link).

Can you help me identify these:

Streeterville area. Immenities: Fitness Center, pool, business center $87

Chicago loop. Fitness center, pool, restaurants, $74

Thanks!

[AaronJB]

Please provide the star rating and full list of amenities showing with each. Thanks. :)

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[ItsMeUC]

Decided we are only going two nights so prices changed slightly:

Mag Mile area/Streeterville area. 4* Smoke-free rooms, Fitness Center, pool(s), Restaurants, business center, high speed internet $88

Chicago loop - Mill. park - Grant park. 4* Fitness center, pool, restaurants, business center, high speed internet, spa services $75

[AaronJB]

Just to confirm because I'm seeing a different Mag Mile listing 4/4-6 than I am for 4/5-7, which two dates are you searching for? The 4* Loop, which I'm seeing for both pairs of dates, would be a likely match for the Palmer.

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[ItsMeUC]

I also received a third option (would consider if both other options have outdoor pools):

Mag mile - Streeterville: 3.5* - Complimentary breakfast, business center, Fitness center, laundry facilities (self), high speed internet. $86

[ItsMeUC]

4/4-4/6

[AaronJB]

My guess for the 4* Loop would be the Palmer, while my guess for the 4* Mag Mile would be the Sheraton

Palmer:

Pros: closer to Union Station, closer to museums (although still a trek or taking transit), close to Red Line

Cons: smaller rooms (if this is the Palmer, which I believe it is - it's a very historic hotel), not a ton open around it later at night (although there are some restaurants nearby, including Flat Top Grill, which I think is a good value for families), some shopping on State but a walk or transit to Michigan Ave.

Sheraton:

Pros: Pleasant area near Navy Pier, easy walk to Michigan Ave. Lots of restaurant options.

Cons: a trek (although pleasant trek) from Union Station, further from museums (although you can catch a bus on Michigan Ave) and a definite walk to a Red Line subway.

I definitely recommend Lincoln Park Zoo as a family-friendly activity that's still actually (somehow) free.

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[ItsMeUC]

Thanks so very much for all of the help!

We went with the Sheraton, $88. :-)

[AaronJB]

Congrats on your success. :)

Definitely a nice deal for this property. There's a large Dominicks grocery on the opposite corner (cheaper snacks/drinks to take back to the hotel) and I often recommend Fox and Obel Market and Cafe (fox-obel.com), which is a couple of blocks East on the corner of Illinois and McClurg.

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Enjoy your stay.

[ItsMeUC]

Thanks for the recommendations!

Also, thanks for moving me to the HOTWIRE board! ;-)

[AaronJB]

Happy to help! :)

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