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I'm planning a trip to Chicago with the missus in March and was wondering if any of you good folk can recommend anywhere from experience. I know all the sites to search for reviews, but I also know we're all fussy gits here, so if you don't like it I probably won't.
We're not planning on driving anywhere - looking for somewhere in the price range of say $100 - $150 a night room, near the main shopping/tourist areas, which I believe may be in the north shore area?
Ta chappies and chappettes!
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Well i can recommend a few out of that price range!!
Couple of years ago we stayed at the holiday in one or two blocks off Michigan Avenue and it was very reasonable - nothing special but good value and comfortable etc.
I've just booked my folks into a marriott residence for may and paid just over 200 bux a night - but that is for a suite!
Couple of years ago we stayed at the holiday in one or two blocks off Michigan Avenue and it was very reasonable - nothing special but good value and comfortable etc.
I've just booked my folks into a marriott residence for may and paid just over 200 bux a night - but that is for a suite!
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The Ritz does a lovely Afternoon Tea. Well, at least they did a few years ago.
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Originally Posted by Elsie The Maid
The Ritz does a lovely Afternoon Tea. Well, at least they did a few years ago.
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If not then they do nice tea too!
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The only problem I find, is you have to always ask to triple the number of teabags over here! It's like piss water otherwise. ![Roll Eyes](https://britishexpats.com/forum/images/smilies/rolleyes.gif)
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I think Syllk is the chicago hotel expert .. he is banned from most of them ...
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I think Syllk is the chicago hotel expert .. he is banned from most of them ...
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Originally Posted by ukemigrant
I'm planning a trip to Chicago with the missus in March and was wondering if any of you good folk can recommend anywhere from experience. I know all the sites to search for reviews, but I also know we're all fussy gits here, so if you don't like it I probably won't.
We're not planning on driving anywhere - looking for somewhere in the price range of say $100 - $150 a night room, near the main shopping/tourist areas, which I believe may be in the north shore area?
Ta chappies and chappettes!
We're not planning on driving anywhere - looking for somewhere in the price range of say $100 - $150 a night room, near the main shopping/tourist areas, which I believe may be in the north shore area?
Ta chappies and chappettes!
There are lots of multi-storey car parks, having slept in the odd one myself on particularly cheap mountaineering trips to the French Alps, at least you have a decent roof over your head, but watch out for that reversing car - squealch ... too late!
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We stayed at the Millenium Knickerbocker Hotel last year for $139 room, its just off Michigan Ave about 2 blocks north of the Hancock Building. Room was decent, staff were very helpful and the martini bar was great. We got our room by searching on Expedia and then phoning the hotel direct to see if they would do a better price (and they did by $10 / night)
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If youre into Chicago history Al Capone stayed at the hotel when it had a different name
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Originally Posted by jan_michigan
We stayed at the Millenium Knickerbocker Hotel last year for $139 room, its just off Michigan Ave about 2 blocks north of the Hancock Building. Room was decent, staff were very helpful and the martini bar was great. We got our room by searching on Expedia and then phoning the hotel direct to see if they would do a better price (and they did by $10 / night)
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If youre into Chicago history Al Capone stayed at the hotel when it had a different name
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If youre into Chicago history Al Capone stayed at the hotel when it had a different name
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Originally Posted by ukemigrant
Cool thanks for your help. We stayed in a hotel that was in some of the shots from Scarface so adding Capone to the list would be nice
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Hi
We stayed at the Chicago Swissotel on North Wacker Drive. It was $170 a night I think, and I know you said $150 max, but it was very, very nice. Our room had a lakeshore view looking down towards the aquarium and planetarium and millenium park. There were rooms that looked directly onto Navy pier, the lake and the river, but we couldn't get one of those. There is a top floor swimming pool with jacuzzi and fitness centre.
Have a look at this website for things to do in Chicago.
http://www.metromix.chicagotribune.com/
You should find some nice places to eat/visit.
If you like small blues clubs, try Blue Chicago
Http://bluechicago.com/
Have a great visit.
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We stayed at the Chicago Swissotel on North Wacker Drive. It was $170 a night I think, and I know you said $150 max, but it was very, very nice. Our room had a lakeshore view looking down towards the aquarium and planetarium and millenium park. There were rooms that looked directly onto Navy pier, the lake and the river, but we couldn't get one of those. There is a top floor swimming pool with jacuzzi and fitness centre.
Have a look at this website for things to do in Chicago.
http://www.metromix.chicagotribune.com/
You should find some nice places to eat/visit.
If you like small blues clubs, try Blue Chicago
Http://bluechicago.com/
Have a great visit.
Maggie
Originally Posted by ukemigrant
I'm planning a trip to Chicago with the missus in March and was wondering if any of you good folk can recommend anywhere from experience. I know all the sites to search for reviews, but I also know we're all fussy gits here, so if you don't like it I probably won't.
We're not planning on driving anywhere - looking for somewhere in the price range of say $100 - $150 a night room, near the main shopping/tourist areas, which I believe may be in the north shore area?
Ta chappies and chappettes!
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Originally Posted by ukemigrant
I'm planning a trip to Chicago with the missus in March and was wondering if any of you good folk can recommend anywhere from experience. I know all the sites to search for reviews, but I also know we're all fussy gits here, so if you don't like it I probably won't.
We're not planning on driving anywhere - looking for somewhere in the price range of say $100 - $150 a night room, near the main shopping/tourist areas, which I believe may be in the north shore area?
Ta chappies and chappettes!
We're not planning on driving anywhere - looking for somewhere in the price range of say $100 - $150 a night room, near the main shopping/tourist areas, which I believe may be in the north shore area?
Ta chappies and chappettes!
All you can do is call around the Hotels and ask if they have any "Specials" on offer.
Hotels in Downtown Chicago have put their rates up quite a bit, in some instances, partially due to the large number of Conventions which occur at McCormick Place. You may struggle to find one in your price range, and, you may struggle to find a room if you leave it too late.
You can try the following;
Hampton Inn (Downtown)
Hotel Intercontinental (On N. Michigan). Stayed here for $125 a few years ago
Courtyard By Marriott (Known To Offer Some Decent Packages)
House Of Blues Motel.
Good Luck!
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I should add that you should avoid the Ramada Hotel on S. Lakeshore at all costs!
The Chicago CVB website is;
http://www.choosechicago.com
I could only find one halfway decent hotel in your price range. Most were in the upper $100s - Lower $200s.
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The Chicago CVB website is;
http://www.choosechicago.com
I could only find one halfway decent hotel in your price range. Most were in the upper $100s - Lower $200s.
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