Lefty Posted August 28, 2007 Report Share Posted August 28, 2007 Thursday night, seems to be a harder night for availability at O'hare, esp. 4*. From previous posts, I believe that capacity opens up 7-10 days before a specific date. I'd be ok w/ a 3* but since I have time will keep shooting for the Hyatt/Hilton.Online Rates:Holiday Inn Select - $199 - free parkingEmbassy Suites - $209 - NO PARKING. Sofitel: $209Hyatt: $249 - Plus Parking FeeHilton Garden Inn - neat Kid pools $199 online - $249 via phone.Offered special rate from my United vacation package:Park FREE with a one night stay at the Four Points Sheraton - 10249 West Irving Park Road, Schiller Park, IL 60176. Receive rooms at a discounted rate of $109 Fri-Sat, $129 Sun-Thu But, considering their tripadvisor reviews, I'll stay away from this one....Reserving a 3* Radisson in Des Plaines, w/airport shuttle at $169 as a backup. Will be using long-term (4 night) O'Hare parking at $11 night as recommended elsewhere. If you ever get stuck in Des Plaines, check out the old school train diner downtown - nothing like a burger delivered via HO Gauge.Failed bids so far:8/17$51 $61 (free Midway re-bid)8/21$50 $65 (free Midway re-bid)8/22$61 $71 (free Midway re-bid)8/23$71 $81 (free Midway re-bid)8/24$55 $75 (free Midway re-bid)8/25$55$71 (free Midway re-bid)8/26$65$76 (free Midway re-bid)8/27$55$71 (free Midway re-bid) Link to comment
Lefty Posted August 31, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 31, 2007 Success:8/31/7 (12 days out from stay)First Bid: $65 for 4* O'Hare.Try Again Right NowWe searched hundreds of options to find your hotel room, however we can't accept your offer of $65 per room, per night. Your credit card has not been charged for Request Number --------------------------. If you are willing to raise your price by $17, you can try the same request again right now. Second Bid:Rejected 2nd chance offer, tried 4* the re-bid for Midway, $75 - Success! Total of $93.94 w/tax. Saved $7 off the 2nd offer (yeah, i know, whoppee), best online price is $249! Always use BB links! Link to comment
thereuare Posted August 31, 2007 Report Share Posted August 31, 2007 Congratulations on your win!Saved $7 off the 2nd offer (yeah, i know, whoppee), best online price is $249!Yeah, the $7 isn't what's important, it's the $175 savings that's the BIG deal :)Thank you for sharing your win with the board... a very nice deal!What hotel did you receive?Enjoy your stay. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
Lefty Posted September 4, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 4, 2007 woops,4* Hyatt Regency. Very nice place - no pool though. Link to comment
thereuare Posted September 4, 2007 Report Share Posted September 4, 2007 Thanks for the follow-up. 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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