Priceline Hotel: 3* Chicago (North Michigan Ave - River North) Residence Inn By Marriott Chicago Downtown Magnificent Mile

[sonasai]

Please help identify the following hotels on PRICELINE EXPRESS

3.5 * $ 174 per night Rated 8.0 out of 10 (or higher)

Free Internet

Indoor or Outdoor Pool

Restaurant

Business Center

Fitness Center

3 * $ 214 per night North Michigan Ave - River North Area Rated 9.0 out of 10 (or higher)

Free Breakfast

Free Internet

Indoor or Outdoor Pool

Pets Allowed

Business Center

Fitness Center

[AaronJB]

Please provide a follow-up for your prior Secaucus Hotwire thread (post what you decided for that stay within that thread, then reply to this thread and we would be happy to take a look and try to ID these listings.

 

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[sonasai]

Sorry for not followong up on the Secaucus thread. i have posted my reply  now.

[AaronJB]

For 6/6-6/9, I'm seeing a different 3* when searching, but for the 3.5*, I'd guess the Marriott Mag Mile or Courtyard River North.

 

I will note there are some terrific breakfast options in Chicago, so while it is nice to have food right there in the hotel in the morning, there's some great (and pretty reasonable) options nearby in the River North-NMA area. In other words, I personally wouldn't recommend spending $30-40+ more per night for a hotel w/breakfast.

 

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[sonasai]

The 3* with 9/10 rating is no longer showing and the pricing for the 3.5* has also changed now. I will probably wait for a few days and try again. Thanks a lot AaronJB.

[thereuare]

You can use our new sister site RateDrop to set an alert to notify you any time a hotel star the star rating and zones you're seeking drops into your 'buy range'... basically it monitors prices throughout the day and alerts you if a deal comes along based upon the parameters you set.

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[AaronJB]

I'm seeing what appears to be the Intercontinental for $208 on Hot.wire and a 4* for $176 in the NMA area on Price.line Express.

 

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[tam nguyen]

Let me know what you find.  I'm looking at the exact same dates

[sonasai]

Thanks 'thereuare' for the Rate.Drop suggestion. I am implementing it and hope to get a better deal.

I can't see either of the two deals AaronJB.

[sonasai]

Any guesses on  4* (mag mile-river north) on hotwire easy view for $212 with following amenities:

FULL AMENITIES: Free Internet, Resort, Boutique Hotel, Smoke Free Rooms, Fitness Center, Restaurant(s), Business Center, Internet access, Spa Services, Accessible for the blind, Accessible for the deaf, Accessible path of travel, In-room accessibility, Wheelchair accessible, Accessible bathroom, Roll-in shower

 

None of the 4* hotels on the hotwire list have' resort' as one of the amenities.

[AaronJB]

I can't see either of the two deals AaronJB.

When I'm searching this morning, I'm still seeing a 4* Express Deal on PRICELINE in the River North-NMA area for $182 w/pool, pet friendly, fitness, business. I'm seeing a 4.5* in the zone for $213, w/pool, pet, restaurant, business, fitness. This is likely the Intercontinental. 

 

Coupon code METRO4 takes 5% off of either one.

 

 

sonasai, on 14 May 2014 - 01:22 AM, said:

Any guesses on  4* (mag mile-river north) on hotwire easy view for $212 with following amenities:

FULL AMENITIES: Free Internet, Resort, Boutique Hotel, Smoke Free Rooms, Fitness Center, Restaurant(s), Business Center, Internet access, Spa Services, Accessible for the blind, Accessible for the deaf, Accessible path of travel, In-room accessibility, Wheelchair accessible, Accessible bathroom, Roll-in shower

None of the 4* hotels on the hotwire list have' resort' as one of the amenities.

 

I'd guess the Felix with a slightly different amenity set than it has been previously seen with. I don't know why resort would be included (it also seems to be appearing with a couple of other boutiques in the city now.)

 

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[sonasai]

The 4* for $182 has a rating of 7/10, so I am not too keen on it. I have decided to wait for a few days.

Thanks a lot for all the help.

[thereuare]

What is your target budget per nite for this trip? What criteria is most important to you for this stay?

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[sonasai]

Target budget is $200 at most. Location and good rating are the primary criteria.

[thereuare]

I see what looks like the InterContinetnal for $204/nite which would look to be your best bet that meets your criteria at the moment.

If nothing to change with the PRICELINE / HOTWIRE offerings in the next 3 weeks what is your game plan / back-up?

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[sonasai]

I have already booked a cancellable hotel as backup.

[thereuare]

Where and how much?

[sonasai]

Doubletree Mag mile for $215

[AaronJB]

You may want to try on Hot.wire searching for 2 adults and 2 children - you may see some different options (although possibly slightly more expensive.) I'm seeing what may be the Hyatt Mag Mile for $203, but only when searching for 2a/2c.

 

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[sonasai]

Got an additional 5% discount on this price using code METRO4 and used the board's PRICELINE link. Quite happy with the purchase.

 

 

[AaronJB]

Congrats on your success. :)

 

Good deal for this property during a busy period. Can you confirm the amenities that were showing with this listing before purchase? Thanks.

 

As I noted with another user who won this property, one note about this RI location on Walton is that if you can, I'd try requesting a room facing North on the top couple of floors, as you have a chance of at least a partial lake view. There are studios on these floors, so it would not be an upgrade. This is also a really nice location at the top end of the Michigan Ave area.

 

Let me know if you have any Chicago questions.

 

Thank you for sharing your win and please use the site's PRICELINE or HOTWIRE links to start your purchases and searches.

 

 

Enjoy your stay.

[sonasai]

Thanks AaronJB for the suggestion regarding the room.

Amenities mentioned before purchase:

Free breakfast

Free internet in room

pets allowed

Business center

Fitness Centre

guest rating 9.0

 

Just one question regarding location : is the hotel area safe to walk back to at night?

[thereuare]

Thanks for the follow-up! :)

As far as i know this zone is safe, but i'll let AaronJB discuss the particulars if there are any areas which should be avoided as he knows this area best.

[AaronJB]

This particular property (which was renovated a year or two ago) used to be an apartment building and it is in an small area where there are a number of other high-end condo buildings in the few blocks nearby. You also have three other hotels within the block (the Drake, Knickerbocker and Hilton Suites.) This is off Michigan Ave, but there should be people around. You have to be aware of your surroundings in general in Chicago downtown, but this is a very nice area and there should be activity nearby at night. 

 

Let me know if you have any other Chicago questions at all.

 

Enjoy your stay.

[sonasai]

Thanks.