austin_res Posted August 26, 2013 Report Share Posted August 26, 2013 Looking for a hotel in Chicago for Oct 9-11. Today, I found this on Hotwire:4* in Magnificent Mile Area - River NorthRate: $125 (higher than what I normally pay in Chicago but this looks like a busier time in Chicago)Tripadvisor: 4.5Amenities:Free Internet Pet friendly Boutique Hotel Smoke Free Rooms Fitness Center RestaurantBusiness Center High-Speed Internet Access Accessible for the blind Looking at the hotel list, I'd guess this is the Wyndham Grand Chicago Riverfront. Anyone agree? Link to comment
AaronJB Posted August 26, 2013 Report Share Posted August 26, 2013 The problem with these date/s unfortunately is that the Marathon takes place a couple of days after (and the Fall in Chicago is often a bit busy.)HOTWIRE has a new interface which is not currently showing the complete set of amenities at the usual point of the search process.Please try the following:use this link to search HOTWIREfrom the search results page click the offer for this hotelon the next page click BOOK NOW (no worries about purchasing by accident since no credit card information is entered up to this point)on the left side of the page click the 'See all amenities' linkThank you for using the board's HOTWIRE or PRICELINE links to start your purchases and searches. Link to comment
thereuare Posted August 26, 2013 Report Share Posted August 26, 2013 The easiest way to see the complete list of amenities (for more areas) is to do a search at BiddingHelper.com and use the new "Hotwire Easy View" tab... do you now see more amenities then you have listed above?Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
austin_res Posted August 26, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2013 Amenities:•Free Internet•Pet friendly•Boutique Hotel•Smoke Free Rooms•Fitness Center•Restaurant(s)•Business Center•High-Speed Internet Access•Accessible for the blind•Accessible for the deaf•Accessible path of travel•In-room accessibility•Accessible bathroom•Handicapped parking•Roll-in showerThis listing only comes up when searching for 1 Adult, 0 Children. Link to comment
AaronJB Posted August 26, 2013 Report Share Posted August 26, 2013 I'd guess the Wyndham Grand.Thank you for using the board's HOTWIRE or PRICELINE links to start your purchases and searches. Link to comment
austin_res Posted August 26, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2013 Unfortunately, the hotel disappeared when I tried to book. Will keep watching in the next few weeks. Hoping for another deal. Thanks for your help. Link to comment
AaronJB Posted August 26, 2013 Report Share Posted August 26, 2013 What are you looking for in terms of hotel/style/budget? I'd be happy to make suggestions.Thank you for using the board's HOTWIRE or PRICELINE links to start your purchases and searches. Link to comment
austin_res Posted August 27, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2013 Update: I booked the Allerton Hotel at $137 through Hotels.com and I used a 12% discount coupon code. I used the Hotels.com link on the Support Page to book. Including taxes, my total is $318 which is slightly more than the original HOTWIRE hotel. The reservation can be cancelled before Oct. 8 so I'll check periodically if any better deals come up. Link to comment
AaronJB Posted August 27, 2013 Report Share Posted August 27, 2013 Glad you were able to find something that works well for your travel plans. Thank you for using the site's Hotels.com link and let us know if you see any additional possibilities between now and your stay. Link to comment
austin_res Posted October 8, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 8, 2013 Last update: I just booked the Intercontinental Chicago, 4.5* hotel, through Priceline Express for $126. I used FALL5 coupon for a 5% discount. Rate on the hotel website is $224. I have stayed here before and look forward to another stay.Guaranteed Amenities:Pets AllowedRestaurantBusiness CenterFitness CenterI used the PRICELINE link of course. Link to comment
AaronJB Posted October 8, 2013 Report Share Posted October 8, 2013 Congrats on your success. :)Very good deal for this property and glad you are looking forward to another stay.Thank you for sharing your win and using the site's PRICELINE or HOTWIRE links to start your purchases and searches.Enjoy your stay. Link to comment
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