Priceline Hotel: 3.5 Chicago (North Michigan Ave-River North) Ambassador East

[adamli]

I am planning go to Chicago for a trip. I plan stay there at 5/3-5/5. And I am trying make a bid on Priceline at $70 per night at the loop area. But I didn't get it.

Can you give me some suggestion or any other useful information?

Thanks,

Adam

[AaronJB]

Welcome to Betterbidding. :)

Please provide your desired budget per night. Did you also try to bid for the River North-NMA area?

Please use the site's HOTWIRE or PRICELINE links to start your purchases and searches.

[adamli]

Welcome to Betterbidding. :)

Please provide your desired budget per night. Did you also try to bid for the River North-NMA area?

Please use the site's HOTWIRE or PRICELINE links to start your purchases and searches.

Thanks for your reply Aaron, I had tried bid for the River North-NMA area also, but i still can't bid one. My budget is around $70 before tax.

[adamli]

Can somebody give me some suggestion? Today, I tried $80 but I still can't get one.

Thanks.

[AaronJB]

If $80 isn't being accepted, then a win will require a higher bid on these particular dates, which appear busier than average - regular rates for 4* properties are definitely higher on these dates and, as a result, a 4* PRICELINE bid is going to require a higher rate.

HOTWIRE does have a 3.5* for $89 in the Mag Mile/Streeterville area w/Suite, Restaurant, Pool, Fitness, Complimentary Breakfast, Hi-Speed Internet, Business. That would likely be the Embassy Suites Lakefront. While not a 4*, it's a very nice 3.5* and would offer the added value of free breakfast/evening reception and a very nice location.

Please use the site's HOTWIRE or PRICELINE links to start your purchases and searches.

[adamli]

Finally get a 3*5 hotel for $75. Thanks.

[AaronJB]

Congrats! Which hotel did you get?

[adamli]

Ambassador East Hotel

[yellowdog]

adamli

Thanx for the follow-up.

Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases.

Yellowdog.

[AaronJB]

This hotel is a VERY historic property - the hotel restaurant (the Pump Room) was a very popular stop for celebrities for many years - Phil Collins titled his debut, "No Jacket Required" after an incident where he wasn't let in. There is a photo wall in the lobby with signed photos from many famous current and past celebs, and some of the suites are named for celebs who have stayed there. This was once an Omni property, then went independent and was bought the other day by famed boutique hotel owner Ian Schrager.

History: The Pump Room.

This is also an unusual property in that it is located in a residential area. The Lincoln Park area - as well as the Lincoln Park Zoo - is about a 10 minute walk due North. The Gold Coast nightlife and restaurants are a couple of blocks South.