Priceline Hotel: 4* Chicago (Millenium Park - The Loop - Grant Park) The Palmer House Hilton

[SarahAnne]

Hi All,

I'm completely new to Priceline and completely terrified I'm going to end up with a terrible place.

The details:

Friday May 17 to Monday May 20th

Want to see the Navy Pier, cubs game, magnificent miles, shopping, deep dish pizza and anything else a person should see in Chicago.

Any ideas of location and what I should be bidding for a 4 star??

Thanks!!

[AaronJB]

Welcome to Betterbidding. :)

The problem with these date/s unfortunately is that one of the biggest conventions of the year is taking place on 5/18-21 and rates are very high. What would be your desired budget per night for this stay?

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[SarahAnne]

Just my luck! I was hoping to keep it under 150.

[AaronJB]

Unfortunately, I think at this point a 4* is probably going to run $275-300. On Expedia, many hotels in the city at all star levels are completely sold out. Are you driving or flying in?

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[thereuare]

... and if you haven't yet please read your messages.

Thanks.

[SarahAnne]

I think I'm out of luck. I'll try again when we have chosen new dates.

Thanks

[AaronJB]

Sorry that these date/s did not work out. Please let us know if you decide on alternate date/s and/or have any additional questions.

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

[SarahAnne]

Okay, new dates.

May 24-27th. Travelling in by train.

I tried 4* at 100, 105 and 110.

Any other thoughts?

And why do I have to change the criteria for each bid. I'm not willing to go below 4.

[SarahAnne]

Okay I got the Palmer Hotel 4* - 120.00

is that a good deal?

[thereuare]

Congratulations on your success!

Hope you're pleased with the results and this property will work well for your plans... regular retail rates are over $175+ per nit so this would seem like a decent deal.

Thank you for sharing your win with the board.

Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases.

Enjoy your stay.

[AaronJB]

Good location if you're traveling in by train. Let us know if you have any city questions.

Enjoy your stay.