Priceline Hotel: 4* Chicago (Millenium-Loop-Grant Park) Swissotel

[GoZO]

4-star hotel in Magnificent Mile - Wacker Drive

Check in:Fri, Oct 27, 2006

Check out:Sun, Oct 29, 2006

Fitness Center

Guests have access to exercise equipment; an additional charge may apply.

Business Center

Guests have access to business equipment and services; an additional charge may apply.

Spa Services

Guests have access to a spa facility or spa services; an extra charge typically applies.

Restaurant(s)

Property offers at least one restaurant on the premises; hours and days of operation may vary.

High-speed Internet Access

Guestrooms are equipped with high-speed Internet access; an extra charge may apply.

Up for sugestions... if anyone has any. Will pay the best deal for around $200

[AaronJB]

That'd be the Hyatt.

[AaronJB]

It appears as if the second day is much busier than the first, as Hotwire has some very reasonable deals for the first day, but little for the second day and little for both combined.

[GoZO]

Well after referencing the information on this site I put in a request on EasyClickTravel for the Tremont Hotel at $143 night.

That is about 50% less then the other travel sites have for the same dates.

I am awaiting a confirmation of the booking.

Thanks,

[GM Mike]

Note that almost everyone dislikes the Tremont. Check the reviews on Tripadvisor.

I stayed there about 4 years ago and it was pretty good then, but that's a long time ago in hotel time.

[GoZO]

I read a few mixed reviews. Although aeverything else in the city is $300 + that weekend.

[GoZO]

WELL.. They notified me 3 days later they cant make this resevation for me. :)

Time to find another hotel.

[AaronJB]

If you're willing to move hotels (as the first day is much cheaper than the second), HOTWIRE has for 10/27:

a 4* North Michigan Ave/Water Tower/Gold Coast for $145 with the amenities: fitness/business/hi-speed/restaurant. for 10/27. Could be either the Westin Michigan Ave., Drake or Ambassador East, although based on the tripadvisor rating, I'm *guessing* (not guaranteed) that it's either the Westin or Drake.

a 3* NMA/Water Tower/Gold Coast for $147 with restaurant/fitness/business/hi-speed/golf/tennis/spa. Likely the well-reviewed Indigo.

a 4* in the Loop for $129 with the amenities: fitness/business/restaurant/pool. Likely either Palmer or Hilton Towers.

For 10/28:

a 3* NMA/Water Tower/Gold Coast for $356 with restaurant/fitness/business/hi-speed/golf/tennis/spa. Likely the well-reviewed Indigo. If you look up both dates together, this listing comes up with a higher price than the average of both dates separately.

a 4* Mag Mile/Wacker for $253 with the amenities fitness/business/restaurant/laundry/hi-speed/spa. Possibly the Hyatt, although the laundry icon doesn't usually show up with the Hyatt.

[AaronJB]

EasyClickTravel.com has the Whitehall Hotel listed as available for $155 for 10/27.

Travelocity"]Travelocity.com has the Westin Michigan Ave. for $269 for both nights, but not for just the 28th.

[GoZO]

Aaron thanks for the info.

I put in another request with easyclicktravel

This time for hotel 71

Lets see if they an come through with the confirmation this time.

Why advertise these prices and not come through???

Its not good business

[AaronJB]

I believe EasyClickTravel has both "available" and "on request" listings. The "On Request" listings mean that they have no more of that rate for that hotel, but they can put in a request to see if the hotel will give them any more rooms at that rate. While some people are successful, sometimes the hotel will say no, especially on busy dates.

I'll keep looking for other possibilities in case 71 doesn't work out. Please post if you have any questions.

[GoZO]

Well no luck with easyclicktravel.

But I did get the Swissotel through priceline 4 star Millennium Park, Loop & Grant Park Area $205 bid.

Worked out well. published rate is $399.

Packaging expo weekend coupled with halloween = High Price Weekend