Priceline Hotel: 4* Chicago (NMA-River North & Millenium/Park/Loop) REJECTED

[jackkrat]

I am looking to stay in the downtown area for these dates and was blown away as bid after bid was rejected. I started at $75/night and have worked my way up to $120 night for both of these zones and came up empty. What gives? Anyone know of a big convention or something? I hate to break down and stay out in the burbs, but now I'm wondering if that would be feasible. Could it be that I am too early?...i.e., is there any chance more rooms could be released or the prices of the rooms could dropped? Any help is appreciated...

[AaronJB]

Aug 30-Sep 2

Chicago Jazz Festival

Grant Park

Delegates: 175,000

www.cityofchicago.org/specialevents

I'm a little surprised that $120 wasn't accepted though, given that Hotwire rates are in the 175-195 area. I'd keep trying (as Chicago's music festivals - see also Gospel Fest/Blues Fest - do tend to attract big crowds), although I wouldn't go too much higher yet.

[jackkrat]

Thanks for the encouragement. I take if from your suggestion to wait that the prices normally do come down as the time gets closer and there are still empty rooms left?

[AaronJB]

I'd still keep bidding in an attempt to get a room because while prices may come down, you don't want to bet on it in Chicago. However, I also think that it looks as if you should not be far off. I would wait a few days and try again and then keep trying if that is not successful. I would not go much further than you have already, at least for the time being.

[jackkrat]

Went up to $145 and still nothing. I am going to look into alternatives at this point. Can someone recommend a cheap, cheap backup for NMA / MP area? I don't care about star rating for a backup. Moderator, please change topic to reflect higher dollar amount rejected.