knac0006 Posted May 21, 2012 Report Posted May 21, 2012 I've been bidding endlessly all weekend so I'll try to recap what I've tried- started with $50 4* mag mile, added loop, did all the free rebids and went all the way up to $120 with no success. Then added 3.5 stars and repeated strategy up to $110- no dice. Stopped to consider 3 star on Hotwire for $92 (likely Hilton Garden Inn or Holiday Inn Express). Figured I'd try a low-ball on a 3 star. $75 North Mich 3*- denied$80 rebid with Hyde Park- denied$83 rebid with Franklin Park- denied$85 rebid with Lincoln Park- denied$87 rebid with Midway North- successUsed PRICELINE links on this page- thanks! I'm happy to have a nice clean hotel with great views in our first choice location north of the river. We're scouring Groupons, Travelzoo, etc for things to do while there. Considering getting a travelzoo deal for 3-course dinner for 2 at W Lakeshore for $69- any thoughts from locals?
AaronJB Posted May 21, 2012 Report Posted May 21, 2012 Congrats on your success. :)I think this is a really good deal for Summer in Chicago. It's worth (I think, especially if it's free or $10-15) to get a river view upgrade at this property on a higher floor. This property was given a pretty big renovation a year or two ago, and it's not a terribly far walk to the restaurant/nightlife-heavy River North area.I haven't eaten at Wave at the W, but $69 for a 3 course meal with views of the lake (although if you do that, I'd suggest eating when it's still light out - or better yet, at sunset - rather than after dark) seems like a pretty good deal. I've recommended Dining Room at Kendall College as a unique spot, as it's the training grounds at one of the more highly regarded culinary colleges in the country - as a result, higher end food for less. Pizza is popular - "bigger name", I'd recommend Lou Malnati's or Giordano's, but I'd really recommend La Madia in River North (http://www.dinelamadia.com/menu.php), which has a very wide assortment of high-end pizzas, including REDThree Cheese | Mozzarella, Provolone and Pecorino with Tomato Sauce 12Housemade Fennel Sausage & Sweet Onions | Tomato Sauce with Mozzarella Cheese 14Triple Pepperoni | Tomato Sauce & Mozzarella Cheese, finished with White Truffle Oil 16Margherita | Mozzarella di Bufala Campana, Tomato Sauce & Torn Basil 17Parma Classic | Mozzarella Cheese, Tomato Sauce, Prosciutto, finished with Arugula* 16Burrata & Fire-Roasted Eggplant | Mozzarella Cheese & Tomato Sauce* 18La Quercia Coppa Piccante | Fire-Roasted Sweet Banana Pepper & Onions 15WHITEShaved Artichoke | Reggiano Parmesan & Garlic 13Carbonara Slagel Farm Guanciale, Cracked Organic Egg, Pecorino, Melted Leeks & Black Pepper 16Seasonal Wild Mushrooms & Smoked Mozzarella 14Taleggio and 3-Hour Roasted Grapes 13Laura Chenel Goat Cheese | Melted Leeks, Garlic & Pancetta Lardons 15Sopresatta & Fire-Roasted Fennel | Arugula, Parmesan 14Cracked Organic Egg | Prosciutto & Black Pepper* 17Housemade Lamb Sausage | Fresno Peppers, Caciocavallo Cheese & Mint Salsa Verde 15Clam & Fresno Chilies | Pecorino, Garlic & Fresh Thyme 17Costa Rican Pineapple | Speck & Fresno Peppers, Fleur de Sel 15Spinach | Roasted Cherry Tomatoes & Goat Cheese 14Thank you for sharing your win and please use the site's PRICELINE or HOTWIRE links to start your purchases and searches.Enjoy your stay.
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