EMIndy Posted December 24, 2013 Report Share Posted December 24, 2013 Again, thanks for the great board and your help. I made sure to use the HOTWIRE link when initiating my search.Apologies...couldn't edit the titleChicago - Magnificent Mile Area (River North)1/23/14 - 1/26/14, 2 adults4.5*, 95% recommended, $83Listed amenities:Free InternetPet friendlyFitness CenterRestaurant(s)Business CenterInternet AccessSpa ServicesAccessible for the blindAccessible for the deafI'm thinking this is the James, but not quite sure. Link to comment
AaronJB Posted December 25, 2013 Report Share Posted December 25, 2013 Thank you for your compliments on Betterbidding! :)If you:1) search HOTWIRE and select the offer from the search results page2) click the BOOK NOW button3) in the TRIP SUMMARY BOX click the 'See more' link at the end of the amenitiesDo you see additional amenities beyond the ones noted above? If so, please provide the full list and we would be happy to take a look and try to ID the listing.Also, please let us know if you have any Chicago questions.Thank you for using the board's HOTWIRE or PRICELINE links to start your purchases and searches. Link to comment
EMIndy Posted December 25, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 25, 2013 I swear they move those at least twice a year! :-)Free InternetPet friendlyFitness CenterRestaurant(s)Business CenterInternet accessSpa ServicesAccessible for the blindAccessible for the deafAccessible path of travelIn-room accessibilityAccessible bathroomHandicapped parkingRoll-in shower Link to comment
thereuare Posted December 25, 2013 Report Share Posted December 25, 2013 The James would be my best guess for this one.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. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
EMIndy Posted December 25, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 25, 2013 Thanks thereuare. We won't be booking this one as it's too far from where we want to be.I have another to ask about. Should I start a new thread or continue this one? Link to comment
AaronJB Posted December 25, 2013 Report Share Posted December 25, 2013 Where do you need to be in the city (location/area?) I'm very familiar with Chicago so I'd be happy to make recommendations and answer any questions you have about the city.Please keep all posts regarding this stay within this thread.Thank you for using the board's HOTWIRE or PRICELINE links to start your purchases and searches.Happy Holidays. :) Link to comment
EMIndy Posted December 25, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 25, 2013 Happy holidays, Aaron.We're looking for walking distance to Navy Pier. This is an annual trip we do for the Strictly Sail show.The last three years we were at the Doubletree, which isn't showing up for those dates on Hotwire. It is, however, $62 on multiple other sites. That's pretty much what we pay every year.We just thought we'd look for something else relatively close...perhaps the W. If not, we'll book the Doubletree again.That said, could you help with the following?4*, Magnificent Mile Area - River North1/23/14 - 1/26/14, 2 adults, 1 room$53, 75% recommendedFree InternetBoutique HotelSmoke Free RoomsFitness CenterRestaurant(s)Business CenterSelf service laundryInternet accessSpa ServicesAccessible for the blindAccessible for the deafAccessible path of travelIn-room accessibilityWheelchair accessibleAccessible bathroomRoll-in showerThe boutique aspect takes the W out of the running, I would think.Thanks again! Link to comment
thereuare Posted December 26, 2013 Report Share Posted December 26, 2013 My best guess for this one would be the Hotel Felix.If you do decide to book direct please use the DOUBLETREE link in our Support Page (where we have links to most of the major hotel chains and online booking agencies)Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases.Let us know whatever you decide to do for this stay or if we can be of further help. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
AaronJB Posted December 26, 2013 Report Share Posted December 26, 2013 The James is maybe a 4-5 minute walk West of where the Doubletree is. While Chicago in January can be mighty cold, if the James is appealing (and it is a very nice hotel), it's really not much further away from NP than the Doubletree is (and would be closer to more restaurants in the River North area.)The problem with limiting to the hotels that are the absolute closest to Navy Pier is that there are only a few hotels - the Doubletree, Sheraton and the W. If you were to stay at the James, it would be an extremely quick cab ride to Navy Pier.The Felix would start to get noticeably further from NP, but the James (I think) is really a hop, skip and a jump from NP.Thank you for using the board's HOTWIRE or PRICELINE links to start your purchases and searches. Link to comment
EMIndy Posted January 10, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 10, 2014 OK. First of all, thanks to you all for your help. This site is invaluable because of you great people.I decided to sit back and wait awhile, hoping that prices would come down a bit. My patience paid off.What I determined to be the Doubletree finally showed up today on HOTWIRE for our dates...$49.Therefore, I went over to PRICELINE (using your links of course) and bid $42 for 3.5* North Michigan Ave - River North.Rejected.PRICELINE has changed a bit since I last used it and when I went to re-bid, they had chosen 4* and 4.5* for me and wouldn't allow me to uncheck them. Made me a bit nervous.But, I added Lincoln Park area and raised my bid to $45.Voila!That's the best I've ever gotten for the same weekend, same property. In previous years my best was $61. This win made me feel like a champ! LOLCheers! Link to comment
yellowdog Posted January 10, 2014 Report Share Posted January 10, 2014 EMIndyCongratulations on your success!Thanks for using the PRICELINE links on the board to begin your bidding We hope you're satisfied with the outcome and will like the Doubletree.Enjoy your stay.Yellowdog. Link to comment
EMIndy Posted January 10, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 10, 2014 Thanks Yellowdog. We like that property...stay there every January. This worked out well for us. Link to comment
AaronJB Posted January 10, 2014 Report Share Posted January 10, 2014 Glad to hear you were able to get the Doubletree again and probably for the lowest price I've seen it go for in memory. Let me know if you have any city questions.Enjoy your stay. Link to comment
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