Hotwire Hotel: Help ID 4/4.5* Chicago River North or Water Tower areas

[andypt7]

Planning an anniversary weekend to Chicago April 3-5 (Easter weekend).  Finding some decent rates but having a hard time narrowing down which hotels they potentially are.  Looking to stay North Michigan Ave areas for easier access to Red Line and more stores/restaurants/bars.  Would also consider Lincoln Park but 4* likely Lincoln Hotel showing up as $159/night--love that hotel but cheaper options downtown.

 

Anyways, here's what's coming up on Hotwire bidding helper link above:

 

4* Mag Mile-Water Tower $59 FULL AMENITIES: Boutique hotel, Smoke-free rooms, Fitness center, Restaurant(s), Business center, Internet access, Accessible for visually impaired, Accessible for hearing impaired, Accessible path of travel, In-room accessibility, Accessible bathroom, Accessible parking, Roll-in shower

 

4* Mag Mile-River North $85 FULL AMENITIES: Free Internet, Boutique hotel, Smoke-free rooms, Fitness center, Restaurant(s), Internet access, Spa services

 

4.5* Mag Mile Water Tower $102 FULL AMENITIES: Free Internet, Boutique hotel, Smoke-free rooms, Fitness center, Restaurant(s), Business center, Internet access, Accessible for visually impaired, Accessible for hearing impaired, Accessible path of travel, In-room accessibility, Accessible bathroom, Roll-in shower

 

4* Mag Mile Water Tower $99 FULL AMENITIES: Free Internet, Pet friendly, Boutique hotel, Smoke-free rooms, Fitness center, Restaurant(s), Business center, Internet access, Golf nearby, Tennis nearby, Accessible for visually impaired, Accessible for hearing impaired, Accessible path of travel, In-room accessibility, Wheelchair accessible, Accessible bathroom, Accessible parking, Roll-in shower

 

 

There are several others.  Would prefer a location with free internet because we need the WiFi to skype with the kids at home among other things.  So I omitted a few 4* in similar price range without free internet listed.  The $59 4* is cheap enough to offset the cost of 2 nights of paying for internet.

 

Thanks in advance!!

[AaronJB]

Congrats on your anniversary! :)

 

 

4* Mag Mile N $59 

-Likely Allerton. Given the Allerton's appearance on HOTWIRE, not necessarily saying that you'd get it when bidding on PRICELINE, but the thought is that if the Allerton is acceptable, I'd try bidding for a 4* in the River North-NMA area on PRICELINE and seeing if you could get it for a few bucks less (around $50.) It's not what I'd call an "anniversary" hotel, when it's $50ish, it's fine for a "place to sleep" hotel . It's a giant, older property that has a terrific location.

 

4* Mag Mile-River North $84.

- This amenity set has been seen with the Godfrey previously, so that would be my guess. Newer property, really nice River North location. Whole Foods a couple blocks away, lots of restaurants nearby and not far to subway.

 

4* Mag Mile N-Water Tower $102

- Likely Sofitel. Beautiful hotel, great location, excellent choice for the occasion. Also, easy walk to Red Line.

 

4* Mag Mile N-Water Tower $98.

- This is likely the Public. I really liked my stay at the Public last year, but if offered the potential Sofitel for $4 more, I'd go with that, easy.

 

A few other notes - let me know if any of these are of interest:

 

Seeing what appears to be the W Lakeshore for $84, the Westin River North for $95 (really nice Westin property and if you can manage an upgraded river view room on a high floor, gorgeous view), the Swissotel for $84 (nice property, as well.) You may see slightly different rates - let me know if any of these are of interest and I'd be happy to point them out on HOTWIRE. They don't offer free internet, though.

 

Additionally, I'll throw out a regular rate suggestion.

 

1. The Monaco ($118, Expe.dia, on sale). This is a fantastic Kimpton property right along the river, easy walk to Michigan Ave. Unfortunately, a little more expensive than the other options, but again, great well-reviewed property and free wine social hour at night. Please use our link to Expedia if you do decide to go this route: Expedia.

 

Also, let me know if you have any city questions.

 

Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases... or thru our sister site MAPS and HOTELS.com for your regular rate purchases.