Hotwire Hotel: New 4.5* in Millenium/Grant Park

[crito]

Do you guys have any idea what this 4.5* in the Parks zone might be?

I searched using your Bidding.Helper for 2/26 - 3/2, 2 adults, and here's the full amenities list:

Indoor pool(s)

Smoke Free Rooms

Fitness

Pool(s)

Restaurant(s)

Business Center

Internet

Tennis

It's listed for $86.

I already have a very good fully-refundable deal, but not as good as a 4.5* for $86. Just want to get an idea of what it might be.

Could it maybe be the Swiss with an extra half star?

[AaronJB]

I'm guessing this may be the Swiss. I'm seeing last user got "Swissotel Chicago Premier" when looking at the detail page for the listing - possibly, higher-end Swiss rooms are being offered as a separate listing/star rating? This may be something else, but that would be a definite guess.

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[crito]

Hm, tempting.

I will probably keep my reservation (at the Conrad), but let's not close this yet since I might decide to go for this 4.5*. If I was sure it was the Swiss with upgraded rooms, I think I'd do it -- upgraded rooms at the Swiss are apt to have really great views, aren't they?

[karter7]

I just booked it for 2/22-2/23 It is Swissotel.

[thereuare]

I just booked it for 2/22-2/23 It is Swissotel.

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[crito]

I just booked it for 2/22-2/23 It is Swissotel.

 

Hm. Upgraded room? Or did Hot.wire just give the Swissotel a half-star bump?

[AaronJB]

Just so we have an idea of price comparison, what is the per night cost for the Conrad reservation?

 

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[crito]

$109, for a City View room.

[AaronJB]

It's not quite as well reviewed as the Conrad and not quite as central (although still a great location), but I'll also note the 4* MileNorth (which used to be the Affinia) is a very nice value for $74 for a studio on Expe.dia for these date/s (limited time deal with a few hours left apparently.)

 

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[crito]

It's not quite as well reviewed as the Conrad and not quite as central (although still a great location), but I'll also note the 4* MileNorth (which used to be the Affinia) is a very nice value for $74 for a studio on Expedia for these date/s (limited time deal with a few hours left apparently.)

 

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Ah, thanks -- that does sound like a really good deal. But the thing is, I'm going to be going into the north part of the Loop every day (for my conference), so it's rather more convenient if I can stay within a reasonable walk (and reasonable is going to be pretty short given that it looks like it will be pretty cold). That's why the Grant-Millennium 4.5* caught my eye.

 

(The Conrad is also a little more my style than the Mile North -- I'm very happy with it, just thought an upgraded Swiss room cheap might be worth switching.)

[AaronJB]

Understandable. :)

 

Weather continues to be lousy in Chicago and forecasts keep getting revised the wrong way.

 

I'll keep an eye out for any other options and thank you for keeping us updated.

 

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[crito]

I've decided I'll just stick with my Conrad reservation.

But now I have a question for Aaron. Coming from O'Hare, and planning to use the El a few times while I'm in town (and then back out to O'Hare), should I get a Chicago Card, a Chicago Card Plus, a Ventra card, or just buy the single-fare cards as I need them?