MJRBIM Posted August 2, 2004 Report Share Posted August 2, 2004 This is a one-night stay for my wife and her sister, who are going down on a business trip. Not a bad price - and the hotel is really close to where they are meeting.1st Bid - 4* Loop/Grant Park @ $60 = Declined2nd Bid - added 4* Skokie/Nile (free rebid) @ $65 = Declined3rd Bid - added 4* Midway (free rebid) @ $70 = Declined4th Bid - added 4* Lincoln Park (free rebid) @ $75 = Accepted at the Palmer House Hilton===========Check-In Date: Monday, August 16, 2004Check-Out Date: Tuesday, August 17, 2004Hotel Name:The Palmer House HiltonThe Loop - Grant Park17 East Monroe StreetChicago, Illinois 60603312-726-7500Your Offer Price: $75.00Number of Rooms: 1Number of Nights: 1Subtotal: $75.00Taxes & ServiceFees: $17.77Total Charges: $92.77===============Best rate on the Hilton site is a pre-paid at $152 (US) plus tax...Reviews on this hotel have been mixed - "love it or hate it" - just about everywhere (TOBB, Fodors, Trip Advisor), but it's one night, the location is great, and the price is acceptable. Link to comment
thereuare Posted August 2, 2004 Report Share Posted August 2, 2004 Thanks for the sharing!Certainly a great rate for a Chicago hotel. I think Chicago is one of the better Priceline values (although it still trails NYC and Downtown Miami which are exceptional). Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
MJRBIM Posted August 5, 2004 Author Report Share Posted August 5, 2004 First time using the "Add a Night" feature on PL....seemed to work pretty well.ADDITIONAL NIGHTS RESERVATIONHere is the itinerary for your additional nights reservation. You may have to change rooms for your additional nights. Please askthe front-desk agent at check-in for details.Check-In Date: Tuesday, August 17, 2004Check-Out Date: Wednesday, August 18, 2004Number of Rooms: 1Number of Nights: 1Offer Price Per Room, Per Night: $75.00Subtotal: $75.00Taxes and Service Fees: $17.82Total Charges for Add. Night Res.: $92.82=================Taxes and fees were $0.05 higher than my original bid.Still a great deal.... Link to comment
thereuare Posted August 5, 2004 Report Share Posted August 5, 2004 Thanks for the add'l info. 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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