Priceline Hotel: 4* Chicago (North Michigan Ave - River North) Crowne Plaza Chicago Magnificent Mile

[dtbc]

I am a newbie here. Need 4 rooms for 3 night stay. 3.5 * for 124.07 River North.

Free internet, smoke free, fitness centre, restaurant,laundry self serve, high speed internet, acess blind, acess deaf,acess path, in room acess, acess bath and roll in shower. If someone sees something better please let me know. Thanks

[AaronJB]

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[dtbc]

We are 4 couples celebrating our anniversary. So that 2 adults per room. We are looking for the best bang for our buck. We are coming in on the 25th of may return the 28th. I seen this hotel cause it was in magnificant mile area I also seen another in the theater area for 4 star $111 90% approval. I thank you for your help in advance as I am new to this site and not the bightest on the computer thanks.

[thereuare]

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[dtbc]

This is a 4 star it is $111.00 90% approval.

4-star Hotel in Chicago Loop - Theater District

This Hotel features the following amenities:

Indoor pool(s)

Fitness Center

Pool(s)

Restaurant(s)

Business Center

High-Speed Internet Access

Spa Services

Accessible for the blind

Accessible for the deaf

Accessible path of travel

In-room accessibility

Accessible bathroom

Handicapped parking

Roll-in shower

[dtbc]

This is the 3.5 star

3.5-star Hotel in Magnificent Mile Area - River North

This Hotel features the following amenities:

Free Internet

Smoke Free Rooms

Fitness Center

Restaurant(s)

Laundry Facilities (self-service)

High-Speed Internet Access

Accessible for the blind

Braille or raised signage Accessible for the deaf

Accessible path of travel

In-room accessibility

Accessible bathroom

Roll-in shower

[AaronJB]

Please list only the amenities, without descriptions, as it's much easier to read and not miss an amenity when reviewing information.

The 4* Loop would likely be the Palmer House Hilton. This is a very, very historic property that offers what is probably one of the most beautiful lobbies in the US (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Palmer_hilton.jpg), but rooms are small. The Loop area is fine during the day, but it can be pretty quiet after dark. If you plan to be out later, you may want to take a cab back.

The 3.5* Mag Mile-River North listing has not yet been ID'd/reported to the board, but may be a new amenity set for the Club Quarters Wacker/Michigan or the River Hotel (which are both in the same building and essentially the same hotel.) IF this is the Club Quarters Wacker/Michigan or River Hotel, that's a very nice/central location but rooms are small.

I also see a 3.5* in the Mag Mile North-Water Tower area for $125 (the price you see may vary slightly) w/

Smoke Free Rooms

Fitness Center

Pool(s)

Restaurant(s)

Business Center

High-Speed Internet Access

Tennis Nearby

Accessible for the blind

Accessible for the deaf

Accessible path of travel

In-room accessibility

Accessible bathroom

Handicapped parking

Roll-in shower

That listing has not yet been ID'd/reported to the board, but I'd guess the Crowne Plaza Avenue is highly likely as a possibility. That is a fine location if you plan to be out later at night, as it's not far to the Gold Coast or River North nightlife areas and is right by Michigan Ave. Lots of restaurants and shopping nearby and more going on at night than if you are in the Loop area.

Please let us know if you have additional hotel questions before booking and if you have any city questions.

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[dtbc]

Thank you for all your help. I like the ideal of staying close to the night life as we are looking for a fun weekend. I really like the last one you found The Crowne Plaza Avenue . Would you say it is the better of the 3. Thanks again for all your help

[AaronJB]

This listing has not yet been ID'd, but given the pool amenity, I think the Crowne Plaza Avenue is a likely possibility:

Smoke Free Rooms

Fitness Center

Pool(s)

Restaurant(s)

Business Center

High-Speed Internet Access

Tennis Nearby

Accessible for the blind

Accessible for the deaf

Accessible path of travel

In-room accessibility

Accessible bathroom

Handicapped parking

Roll-in shower

The Crowne Plaza Avenue was previously reported to the board with this amenity set (Restaurant, Pool, Fitness, Smoke Free, Hi-Speed Internet, Business, Tennis), so this would appear to be the same amenity set with the addition of accessible amenities. It was previously reported to the board as a 4*, but it's been a long time since the hotel was reported to the board and it may have been downgraded to 3.5* since.

While not a guarantee, if you look on the detail page for the listing, there should also be a 4/5 tripadvisor rating showing (tripadvisor logo with 4/5 circles shaded.)

It is more expensive than the $111 possible Palmer, but if you are going to be out later at night, then staying at the Palmer would more likely require a cab ride back, which would require additional cost.

In general, if you are going to be out later at night (restaurants, nightlife, etc) I'd recommend staying North of the river.

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[dtbc]

Hello everyone just to let you know I decided to try price line put a bid of $115 and got the Crowne Plaza. They consider it a 4*. Thanks for all your help.

[thereuare]

Congratulations on your success!

Glad to see you received one of the hotels that you expressed an interest in and are pleased with the results.

Thank you for sharing your win with the board.

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Enjoy your stay.

[AaronJB]

Very nice win for this property and I think you'll be very pleased with the location, which is right off Michigan Ave. Please let us know if you have any city questions.