Priceline Hotel: Chicago help

[haygar2389]

Hi i am looking for 9/29 to 10/1 when should i look to bid? Should i jusrt get it done or wait till the travel time is closer?

Thanks

Mark

[AaronJB]

The FAQ discusses purchase timing. This period is traditionally busy/expensive though.

If you need assistance with your stay, please provide more details - desired budget per night, zone/s and star rating.

Thank you for using the site's HOTWIRE or PRICELINE links to start your purchases and searches.

[haygar2389]

Thanks for the info i will chack the FAQ and yes i was shocked to see the pricing i was hopping for 100.00 a night 4 star downtown. I was looking to get The Palmer House Hilton for under 100 but i am at 87 now and still nothing.

Any help would be great

Thanks

[AaronJB]

For a 4* in the two main downtown zones (MP-Loop-GP or River North-NMA) it's worth trying lower but you're probably looking at $135-150 for a 4*.

Are you driving in? If so, you can likely get a 3.5*-4* in the 'burbs for around $45-55.

Thank you for using the site's HOTWIRE or PRICELINE links to start your purchases and searches.

[haygar2389]

I can get a car for the 2 days but i was worried about the parking. What Burb would you recommend thats is an easy commute?

Thanks agaoin for you help

[AaronJB]

Once you get out of the city, it's about 30-40 minutes to get out to the suburbs. I often recommend the Deerfield/Northbrook/Glenview area - most of the hotels are not a far drive to the nearest Metra stations, then it's about a 35-42 minute train ride in (and the Metra trains do not run as often as the CTA trains, but offer a much more comfortable ride.) However, I generally recommend suburban hotels for those driving in - do you want to go through the added cost and hassle of renting a car/time driving (and it's a drive towards the North burbs) for the couple of days? Would you rather go towards a lower star rating downtown, push higher towards a 4* or stay in the burbs?

Thank you for using the site's HOTWIRE or PRICELINE links to start your purchases and searches.

[haygar2389]

Thanks i ended up booking direct at 149 for the swisstel

[AaronJB]

Thank you for the follow-up.

[haygar2389]

Ended up booking direct to be safe

[AaronJB]

Can you confirm what you did book? The information helps others who may be looking for a deal.

Please use the site's Support Page links to book direct.

Enjoy your stay.