Priceline Hotel: First Time Chicago - July 19 -24 HELP!

[ccfergs]

Hi,

I'm looking for a 4 star property from July 19 - 24. My budget is $100 per night. Any advice? Oh, I prefer the River North Area.

Thanks

[thereuare]

When bidding 4* in Chicago you have SEVEN re-bid zones. If you're not familiar with re-bidding please read Priceline Re-Bidding Explained and feel free to ask questions and/or confirm your re-bid zones with the board before proceeding.

Select 4* NMA-River North...

Bid $75, if rejected add re-bid zone...

Bid $80, if rejected add re-bid zone...

Bid $85, if rejected add re-bid zone...

Bid $90, if rejected add re-bid zone...

Bid $93, if rejected add re-bid zone...

Bid $95, if rejected add re-bid zone...

Bid $98, if rejected add re-bid zone...

Bid $100

Any questions feel free to ask.

If the above is rejected and your budget is a little flexible HOTWIRE has some highly reviewed properties for just a little more.

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

Let us know how it goes or if we can be of further help.

[ccfergs]

No luck on Priceline. I cchecked Hotwire. Found a 3 star for $119, Magnificent Mile North - Water Tower area, 80% recommended by Hotwire Customers, Trip Advisor 3/5. Amenities include

Free Internet

Boutique Hotel

Smoke Free Rooms

Restaurant(s)

High-Speed Internet Access

Any idea what this might be?

[AaronJB]

I think if you bid for a 4* in the River North-NMA area, it will probably take between $115-130.

There's also a 4* on PRICELINE Express for $120.

The HOTWIRE listing is likely the Tremont;the 4* bidding or Express deal would seem more appealing.

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

[ccfergs]

What area is the 4* Priceline? I am not seeing it. Would it be better for me to wait closer to my date? Thanks for your input.

[AaronJB]

My apologies - the $120 listing is for the 21st-24th only and is in the NMA area. Still, I think you're likely looking at between $115-130 for a 4* in the River North-NMA area for these date/s via PRICELINE bidding. There's also a 4* in the Mag Mile-River North area on HOTWIRE for $138.

The Tremont (the potential 3* on HOTWIRE) is well-located but basic and gets very mixed reviews. While both unfortunately go over your initial budget, if you were able to get a 4* for $10-15 more than the $119 3*, it may be an upgrade to consider.

Let us know your thoughts and if you have any questions before bidding.

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

[ccfergs]

I went up to $128 on Priceline for a 4* River North or Millenium Park and got nothing. Any other suggestions?

[thereuare]

HOTWIRE has a 4* hotel offered in the Mag Mile-River North zone for $138/nite. While this is $10 more than you have already bid, this property has a 4.5/5.0 TA rating and is 100% recommended by previous HOTWIRE guests, so i mention this since if your budget is flexible you can ensure a very highly rated property for just a little more than you have already bid.

The property i'm seeing has:

Free Internet

Pet Friendly

Boutique

Smoke Free

Fitness

Restaurant

Business

Hi-Speed Internet

Blind Accessible

Deaf Accessible

Travel Accessible

Room Accessible

Bathroom Accessible

Handicapped Parking

Roll-in Shower

... best guess for this property would be the Hotel 71. Would this work for your needs this trip? (although note that this property is currently 3.5* rated on PRICELINE)

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

Let us know your thoughts and/or how it goes or if we can be of further help.

[ccfergs]

Still trying to find something for these dates. Any advice?

[AaronJB]

Are you seeing any HOTWIRE listings of interest? Unfortunately, it appears rates have gone up in the last month or so - the cheapest 4* downtown on HOTWIRE is $207. What are you looking for in particular in terms of hotel?

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

[ccfergs]

I am willing to take a 3.5 star in any section of the downtown area from Lincoln Park to South Loop.

[AaronJB]

What is your current budget - you're currently looking at around $140-160 for a 3.5* and more around the $170-190 area for a 4*.

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

[ccfergs]

I am willing to go to $160 for 3.5 star.

[thereuare]

I am willing to take a 3.5 star in any section of the downtown area from Lincoln Park to South Loop.

Please click each of these PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links, then to avoid any confusion, please reply to this thread with the zones you're willing to accept by PRICELINE name and we'll continue the discussion for your trip above.

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

Thanks.

[ccfergs]

Acceptable Priceline Zones

3 Lincoln Park – detail map Best deal

4 McCormick Place - Medical District – detail map Best deal

7 Millennium Park, Loop & Grant Park Area – detail map Best deal

8 North Michigan Ave - River North Area – detail map Best deal

Acceptable Hotwire Zones

Lake View - Lincoln Park - Wrigleyville

Chicago Gold Coast - Lake Shore Drive

Magnificent Mile North - Water Tower

Magnificent Mile Area - River North

Downtown Chicago - Millennium Park - Grant Park

Chicago Loop - Theater District

McCormick Place - South Loop - Soldier Field

[thereuare]

Are you familiar with Chicago and/or sure that the McCormick Place-Medical District zone works for your needs... unless you're attending an event at the convention center this is not typically considered a convenient location for the average visitor.

Please confirm if we should include this zone or not and we will advise accordingly. Also, how high have you already bid, how long ago was that, and which star rating and zones did you include in that bidding?

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