Hotwire Hotel: 4* Chicago (NMA-Water Tower) Omni Ambassador East

[dailema]

Just got the Omni Ambassador East for $124 on Dec 17-19. Amenities were: Restaurant, Fitness,Business Center and Hi Speed Internet. Also a Customer Favorite. I think the Omni is a little bit north of where we would like to be. I'm a little disappointed. I wish I had gone for the cheaper $86 Mag Mile (it was probably the Hyatt). I could have used the extra money for taxis to Water Tower. Now, we'll still have to take taxis if it's cold.

[AaronJB]

Water Tower is maybe a 5-10 minute walk from the Omni, and it's a very pleasant walk. Even in the cold, I think it's still a very doable walk.

The Omni is in a great area, with very nice restaurants (Edwardos Pizza a couple blocks West, PJ Clarkes a couple blocks South) and it's not far from Mag Mile shopping.

There is also a subway station a few blocks away if you want to head downtown or North to Lincoln Park.

I've stayed there, and thought the hotel itself was quite nice. Get snacks/drinks at the CVS a couple of blocks South on State.

[thereuare]

Thank you for sharing your results with the board.

Weren't you able to identify this property before purchase (and research its location) with the Hotwire Hotel List for the area?

Enjoy your stay.

[dailema]

I should have been able to identify it. My fault that I didn't. I was in a bit of a hurry and missed the "Customer Favorite". I thought I might get the Drake or the Westin. I'm sure we'll enjoy the stay, though. Thanks for the information!