Priceline Hotel: 3* Chicago (North Michigan Ave - River North) Four Points by Sheraton Chicago Downtown Magnificent Mile

[jeremyw]

Starting a couple of days ago, I decided to focus on downtown Chicago zones 7 (Millennium Park, Loop & Grant Park Area) and 8 (North Michigan Ave - River North Area) for my upcoming stay, Sunday Dec. 16. I figured I would try my luck bidding low at the 4* level. Based on BetterBidding wins and Hotwire I thought I might get a room for $60 or a bit less. Eventually, however, I decided I'd rather save some money and get a hotel with a pool (few if any of the 4* hotels in this forum's list have one), and shifted to 3.5* and 3* properties. I also narrowed my search to zone 8, realizing that street parking wouldn't be an option in zone 7.

Following a failed 3* bid of $40, where I was offered a re-bid without changes at $50, I tried again at $43 and was successful, winning a night at the Four Points. Total price including taxes and fees is $57.09.

For reference, bidding at 4* in zone 8, when I hit $53 I was offered a re-bid without changes at $64. Bidding at 3.5* on zones 7 and 8 (together) I hit $50 with no bites.

All bids were made using the BB PRICELINE link.

[thereuare]

Congratulations on your success!

Well done and researched! Glad to see you're happy with the results and are looking forward to your trip... a very nice deal!

Thank you for sharing your win and using the PRICELINE links on the board to begin your bidding.

Enjoy your stay.

[AaronJB]

Awesome deal for this Chicago property during the holiday season. I'll also note that there's a Trader Joe's about a block or so West of this property for cheap snacks to take back to the hotel or around during the day.

Enjoy your stay.

[BiddingBetterDC]

VERY attractive price....congrats. :)