Hotwire Hotel: 4* Chicago (NMA-Water Tower-Gold Coast) Omni

Amenities show fitness center, restaurant, internet and business center. Trip Advisor 4.0 rating with 120+ reviews. Retail $289. HOTWIRE $182. Any ideas? This is a 25th anniversary trip, so I don't want to make a tragic mistake.

Welcome to the site! :)

This would appear to be either the Hard Rock or Westin River North, but given the 4.0/5 tripadvisor rating, I would think this is more likely the Westin.

I usually offer a series of potential ideas to choose from, but there's really nothing much else on these dates, as this is an expensive weekend. However, if the Hotwire listing is the Westin, it is one of the nicest 4*'s in the city.

Please use the site's HOTWIRE link if you decide to book this trip.

Thank you, Aaron. I appreciate your welcome & your insight. :)

My pleasure. :)

Additionally, if it is the Westin, you're a few blocks away from a wide variety of restaurants - everything from casual (Portillo's hot Dogs) to wine bars (Bin 36) to eat until they have to wheel you out (Fogo De Chao) to mid & higher end (Rick Bayless's famed Frontera Grill and Brasserie Jo)

A walk in the Zoo may also be a fun (and free) activity. I'd also suggest walking through nearby Old Town (which has one of my favorite little stores, the Spice House - a husband/wife-run spice/herb store that is where many of Chicago's top chefs shop) if you do go to the Zoo. The Second City improv theatre is also in Old Town, as well.

Any questions, please ask. :)

Also, please let us know how it goes if you do purchase the HOTWIRE listing.

Also, please let us know how it goes if you do purchase the HOTWIRE listing.

Absolutely. Am awaiting word from DH concerning his wishes for the weekend. :)

Final resolution on this trip was another HOTWIRE hotel booked through the betterbidding site link--I got the Omni, which was easily identifiable (suites--only one with that description) and we were treated like royalty. Thanks, betterbidding, for taking the guesswork out of this transaction.

Thanks for the follow-up.

Can you please add to this thread the price paid per nite and the amenities shown before your purchase... you may still be able to view this information by going to HOTWIRE and clicking the MY ACCOUNT link near the top right of their home page.

Thank you for sharing your results with the board and using our HOTWIRE link to begin your purchase.

Thanks for the follow-up.

Can you please add to this thread the price paid per nite and the amenities shown before your purchase... you may still be able to view this information by going to HOTWIRE and clicking the MY ACCOUNT link near the top right of their home page.

Thank you for sharing your results with the board and using our HOTWIRE link to begin your purchase.

Paid $90 per night. Amenities were suite, fitness center, restaurant, pool, and business center.

Paid $90 per night. Amenities were suite, fitness center, restaurant, pool, and business center.

Thanks for the follow-up!