Priceline Hotel: Need Chicago hotel June 10-12

[GOMUPACK]

From preliminary looks, this weekend seems VERY EXPENSIVE!  Does anyone know why?  Is there a large event in Chicago this weekend?

 

Looking for a hotel in MAG MILE/GOLD COAST or in MILLENNIUM PARK.   May also consider RIVER NORTH.  Usually look at 4*+ for best deal, but those are indicating $300+ per night.  So dropping to 3.5*, and maybe 3?

 

Bid $50 per night (yes, that's ridiculously low) just to see what happens and then hopped over to the PRICELINE EXPRESS Deals.  All were VERY high, but I'm seeing the following Express Deals:

 

$202 - 3* River North: 7/10 rating, Bus Center, Fitness Ctr, Restaurant, In/Out Pool

$217 - 3.5* Millennium Park: 7/10 rating, Bus Ctr, Fitness Ctr, Restaurant, Non-smoking, Free Internet.....Bed choice avail

 

The low 3* scares me - so the upgrade to $217 in better area looks better.

 

Any help identifying these candidates is greatly appreciated!

 

Thank you!

[AaronJB]

Not sure why this weekend is as expensive as it is, I'm guessing there's a convention.

 

Are you flying in or driving in? If you are driving, you can get something in the burbs for less than half of comparable downtown prices. You can probably get something nice in the North suburbs for the $60's, or possibly high $50's depending on star rating. It just becomes a matter of the trek into the city and at what point are the savings worthwhile.

 

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

[thereuare]

2 hours ago, GOMUPACK said:

VERY EXPENSIVE!  Does anyone know why?

The America's Cup is in town with an expected attendance of 100K.

 

For the PRICELINE EXPRESS offers above my guess for the 3 star River North (confirm your dates on the landing page) would be the Best Western River North Hotel.

 

for the 3.5* i'm seeing a different amenity set (again, confirm your dates on the landing page):

Business Center

Restaurant

Fitness Center

No Smoking Rooms/Facilities

... if this is what you're seeing my guess here would be the River Hotel

 

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

Let us know what you decide and how it goes or if we can be of further help.

[Moon Travel]

Chicago Bluesfest is June 10-12 Grant Park 500,000 attendees ! (great music, too)

[GOMUPACK]

I was looking for a friend, traveling down from Milwuakee as thier daughter is sailing in the America's Cup - Bluesfest only adds to the crowds!  Now I understand.  Thanks everyone.

[thereuare]

If possible please close this thread and let us know whatever your friend decides to do for this trip (and ask them to stop by BetterBidding to use the PRICELINE / HOTWIRE links here for their purchases... or our sister site MAPS and HOTELS.com may be in a better position to show them their options for this trip)

[AaronJB]

North suburbs are cheaper and will work if your friend is driving. There's a 4* in Northbrook for $73 on HOTWIRE for these dates, then it's a matter of getting to the nearest train and riding downtown.

 

Definitely tell your friend about Betterbidding and please keep us updated on what is decided.

 

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