Priceline Hotel: 4* Chicago (Airport OHare ORD) Sofitel

[goingtochicago]

I'm currently in Chicago and loving every minute of it, so I decided to stay two nights longer.

Here's what I attempted today on Priceline - to no avail.

1. $90 Mag. Mile - 4 stars

2. $95 - Added Loop

3. $96 - Added Lincoln Park

4. $97 - reduced star rating to 3 stars

5. $100 - same areas and star ratings

Any advice you can give me is greatly appreciated.

I'm currently at the Palmer House Hilton, which I got for $95 back in May...

Thanks a million!

Louise

[AaronJB]

I don't think you're far off, but at the same time, you do not have many more bidding opportunities.

But first, have you tried the "extend your stay" option on Priceline to see if you can't get a couple more nights at the PH?

Glad you're enjoying the city! :)

[goingtochicago]

But first, have you tried the "extend your stay" option on Priceline to see if you can't get a couple more nights at the PH?

I just tried that and it didn't work... will try again later.

Thanks for the quick reply!

[AaronJB]

Well, would you prefer staying in the Loop or would you like to try staying in the Mag Mile area?

I would recommend upping the bid to $115, or $120 if possible for a 4* in either area. I'm not sure what's going on on these two days, but there does appear to be a convention or other event taking up a significant amount of rooms, resulting in higher rates.

[goingtochicago]

Well, would you prefer staying in the Loop or would you like to try staying in the Mag Mile area?

either area would work

[AaronJB]

I would recommend upping the bid to $115, or $120 if budget allows 4* in either area. I'm not sure what's going on on these two days, but there does appear to be a convention or other event taking up a significant amount of rooms, resulting in higher rates.

[goingtochicago]

Great! Thanks for your help!

[AaronJB]

Let us know how it goes. Worst case scenario, I do have a very good hotel option that I'm seeing for $144 if bidding does start to get to the $130-135 area.

[goingtochicago]

Ended up using PRICELINE (with link from betterbidding.com) for O'Hare - got the Sofitel for $65 a night.

A bit far from downtown, but good price.

Thanks for your help!!!

[thereuare]

Congratulations on your win!

Glad to hear you found something which you can make work for your needs and within your budget.

Thank you for sharing your win with the board and for using our PRICELINE link to begin your bidding.

Enjoy your stay.