Hotwire Hotel: Magnificent Mile Area - River North area hotel 4 Star (12/28 to 12/31)

[Msukc]

I am looking at booking this hotel and I think its intercontinental or sheraton; hoping its the Sheraton because the pool is better for kids.

 

2 adults and 2 kids (6 and 10)

 

Business center   Fitness center   Indoor pool(s)   Internet access   Pet friendly   Pool(s)   Restaurant(s)   Smoke-free rooms

 

Similar to these: Omni, sheraton, westin, hyatt and intercontinental

 

4 out of 5 star trip advisore and 95% hotwire recommended.

 

$83 per night with 3 nights being $312.90

 

Am I right the IC or Sheraton?

 

Thanks.

 

 

 

 

[AaronJB]

This would likely be the Sheraton.

 

The Intercontinental pool is an absolutely gorgeous, historic junior olympic pool. However, it is really for lap swimming and not for more casual swimming.

 

I'll also note a 3.5* for $60 in the same zone w/Restaurant, Pool, Indoor Pool, Fitness, Free Internet, Hi-Speed Internet, Business, Laundry, Blind Accessible, Deaf Accessible, Travel Accessible, Room Accessible, Bathroom Accessible, Handicapped Parking, Roll-in Shower.

-- Would likely be the Holiday Inn Mart Plaza.

 

Please keep us updated on what you decide and let us know if you have additional questions.

 

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[Msukc]

Thanks.  I now am looking 12/27 thru 12/30.  I will repost this new listing.   We have stayed at both hotels interncontinental and sheraton grand.  sheraton def better for kid swimming.  i agree IC pool is cool but old and not kid friend.  more for a workout.

[thereuare]

Thanks.  I now am looking 12/27 thru 12/30.

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[Msukc]

OK.  Here are my options now.  Dates 12/27-12/30.  2 adults, 2 kids.

 

First option

 

53%off Magnificent Mile Area - River North area hotelShow 85% recommended - 3.5 Star

 

$62 per night (vs normal $131)

 

Complimentary

   Free Internet
Amenities

   Business center   Fitness center   Indoor pool(s)   Pool(s)   Restaurant(s)   Self-service laundry
Accessibility

Accessible for visually impaired

 

Similar to:  Crown plaza, double tree, Hyatt and Hilton

 

Second Option

 

36%offMagnificent Mile North - Water Tower area hotelShow 80% recommended - 4.5 star

 

Amenities

   Boutique hotel   Business center   Fitness center   Indoor pool(s)   Internet access   Pet friendly   Pool(s)   Restaurant(s)   Self-service laundry

 

Similar to Sofitel, Luxury Collection, Intercontinental, and Le Meriden

 

 

Any idea what each of these are?

[AaronJB]

Please go to BiddingHelper.com, search for your dates, click on "Hotwire Easy View", then "Full Amenities" next to the listing.

 

For the 3.5* Mag Mile-RN area, if you see: Free Internet, Indoor pool(s), Fitness center, Pool(s), Restaurant(s), Business center, Self-service laundry, Internet access, Accessible for visually impaired, Accessible for hearing impaired, Accessible path of travel, In-room accessibility, Accessible bathroom, Accessible parking, Roll-in shower

-- Likely Holiday Inn Mart Plaza.

 

4.5* Mag Mile N-WT: If you see: Boutique, Restaurant, Pool, Indoor Pool, Fitness, Hi-Speed Internet, Business, Laundry, Spa, Pet Friendly

-- Likely W Lakeshore.

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[Msukc]

Option 2 is boutique.  Forgot the price $70 (vs normal 110) per night.  Probably W Lakeshore.

 

Interesting hotel.  Strange location.  Anyone with thoughts for a family weekend at this hotel (10 and 6 year olds)?

[AaronJB]

Is the second option a 3 1/2 star or 4 1/2 star property?

 

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[Msukc]

Is the second option a 3 1/2 star or 4 1/2 star property?

 

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4.5

[AaronJB]

A 4.5* Mag Mile N-WT area w/Boutique, Restaurant, Pool, Indoor Pool, Fitness, Hi-Speed Internet, Business, Laundry, Spa, Pet Friendly is likely the W. That property was recently renovated, giving it an entirely different look and feel.

 

The W properties aren't the most family-friendly, but I think it would be fine, especially if you're primarily looking for a nice place to sleep.

 

The location is okay; it's an easy walk to Navy Pier, but the problem with that in December is that there's little going on at Navy Pier, given that rides are not happening and it can be very bitter outside at the pier in the middle of Winter. There are some things going on inside at Navy Pier, but it will be fairly quiet. Not a huge fan of the Pier, I often recommend Lincoln Park Zoo and the Peggy Notabert Nature Museum instead.

 

Is a pool a must?

 

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[Msukc]

A 4.5* Mag Mile N-WT area w/Boutique, Restaurant, Pool, Indoor Pool, Fitness, Hi-Speed Internet, Business, Laundry, Spa, Pet Friendly is likely the W. That property was recently renovated, giving it an entirely different look and feel.

 

The W properties aren't the most family-friendly, but I think it would be fine, especially if you're primarily looking for a nice place to sleep.

 

The location is okay; it's an easy walk to Navy Pier, but the problem with that in December is that there's little going on at Navy Pier, given that rides are not happening and it can be very bitter outside at the pier in the middle of Winter. There are some things going on inside at Navy Pier, but it will be fairly quiet. Not a huge fan of the Pier, I often recommend Lincoln Park Zoo and the Peggy Notabert Nature Museum instead.

 

Is a pool a must?

 

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I agree on Navy Pier.  Its a summer time thing and rather cheesy.  Pool is kinda a must.  That is the drawback downtown chicago, pools are plentiful.  I have a friend that works at a nice hotel which I wont name.  She is working on getting us a club level room and the hotel has a good pool for kids.  If that falls thru, then W Lakeshore or Holiday inn may be in play.

[AaronJB]

I agree on Navy Pier.  Its a summer time thing and rather cheesy.  Pool is kinda a must.  That is the drawback downtown chicago, pools are plentiful.  I have a friend that works at a nice hotel which I wont name.  She is working on getting us a club level room and the hotel has a good pool for kids.  If that falls thru, then W Lakeshore or Holiday inn may be in play.

 

Thank you for keeping us updated - the Holiday Inn is a pretty nice property. It's somewhat out of the way in the SW corner of the zone, but the plus is that a number of rooms have great river views (or if you don't get river view, there's a little bar area next to check-in with a fantastic view of the river.)  

 

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[Msukc]

Thanks for all the info.  My friend came thru and we got a pretty decent deal, club level and a nice hotel on Mag mile using her discount.  Nice to have connections.  and betterbidding as a resource.

[AaronJB]

Thank you for closing the thread.

 

Enjoy your stay.