TheBugster Posted June 4, 2018 Report Share Posted June 4, 2018 Hi, I am coming on the 6/11 to the 6/14 - sorry if this isn't the correct thread/etiquette but tearing my hair out! I just got back last week from a trip and all over the city the rooms were dirt cheap. I'm now looking for these dates and the prices are absolutely crazy! I'm looking for a 4+* hotel downtown, by the park or River North but I am struggling. Wondering if there is a big conference on or something? Could anyone shed any light/give suggestions? many thanks Link to comment
AaronJB Posted June 4, 2018 Report Share Posted June 4, 2018 Hope you enjoyed your stay last week in Chicago. If that stay was a HOTWIRE or PRICELINE purchase, it would be greatly appreciated if you could share the details of the win (zone, star rating, price, dates, amenities) as a separate thread. For this period, the issue is a very large convention going on for 6/11-13. Are you driving in or flying in? What would be your desired max budget per night? 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. Link to comment
TheBugster Posted June 4, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 4, 2018 No unfortunately it wasn't on Priceline as much as I wanted it to be - I was with 2 others including our CEO so I couldn't cancel my room and get a better room! Then I feel I could have got a really good deal as everywhere was really cheap - we stayed in the CQ Central Loop hotel which was around $133 a night - but at the moment I can't see anything near that. Obviously I'd prefer the best * hotel and budget - I guess would be $260 based on the all the pricing at the moment but I have a feeling that would need to be higher looking at the availability but any suggestions would be great!! Cheers Link to comment
AaronJB Posted June 4, 2018 Report Share Posted June 4, 2018 1. Cheapest option: On PRICELINE EXPRESS (please confirm the correct dates of travel are showing on the detail page after clicking the link below.) 4* Northbrook - Glenview for $74 Free Parking Pets Allowed Fitness Center Business Center Restaurant No Smoking Rooms/Facilities Free Internet Indoor or Outdoor Pool >>>Best guess would be the Renaissance North Shore. This is a few minutes drive from a train station and in a very nice 'burb. On the train it is about 40-45 minutes each way to downtown on the very nice Metra train. This will work if you're driving. If you're flying into ORD, it becomes too difficult/a long trek because you have to go downtown and then take a train North. 2. Stay 6/11-14: The cheapest option showing is on HOTWIRE: 3.5* HOTWIRE River North for $312.00 Free Internet Boutique Smoke Free Fitness Restaurant Laundry Hi-Speed Internet ==> Best guess would be the Freehand, which has been seen with this amenity set previously. 3. Splitting the stay (the last night is substantially cheaper than the first two when viewed separately.) 6/11-13 on HOTWIRE: 3.5* HOTWIRE River North for $361.00 Free Internet Boutique Smoke Free Fitness Restaurant Laundry ==> Best guess would be the Freehand 6/13-14 on PRICELINE EXPRESS (please confirm the correct dates of travel are showing on the detail page after clicking the links below.) 4* Downtown - River North for $125 Fitness Center Restaurant No Smoking Rooms/Facilities Free Internet >>>Best guess would be the Hotel Felix. This property gets somewhat mixed reviews and has small rooms, but is the cheapest 4* for these dates and in a great River North location. 3.5* Downtown - River North for $155 Fitness Center Business Center Restaurant No Smoking Rooms/Facilities Free Internet Indoor or Outdoor Pool 6/13-14 on HOTWIRE: 4* HOTWIRE River North for $182.00 Free Internet Pet Friendly Boutique Smoke Free Fitness Restaurant Business Hi-Speed Internet Spa Blind Accessible Deaf Accessible Travel Accessible Room Accessible Wheelchair Accessible Bathroom Accessible Handicapped Parking Roll-in Shower ==> Best guess would be the Dana. Would any of these options be of interest? Let us know if you have any questions before booking. 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. Link to comment
TheBugster Posted June 5, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 5, 2018 thanks very much for coming back to me - seems the 13-14 may have a lot more availability therefore I could find a Priceline name your price for a good price - do many people still use this option? Many years ago when I came to the States and toured round I used Name Your Price a lot and did really well out of it - is it still used a lot? Would I be better off doing 11-13 and 13-14 separately with Name Your Price as the prices may be very different/no availability on the 11-13? Happy to move if it is easy to do so.... Really appreciate your help and I will do my research tomorrow. Thanks Link to comment
TheBugster Posted October 19, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 19, 2018 Just a update as I never replied to this thread - in the end the per night stay was crazy high so I got someone else to pay for it as it was circa $650 a night and only the Hyatt Place Downtown which was nothing special at all!! Thanks for all your help on this Link to comment
thereuare Posted October 19, 2018 Report Share Posted October 19, 2018 That is expensive!!! Glad to hear you were able to get somebody else to foot the bill. Hope you enjoyed your stay and thank you for closing this thread with your decision. 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. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
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