Hotel advice in Chicago - help
Jan 25th 2006, 2:33 pm
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Re: Hotel advice in Chicago - help
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!
I use Trip Advisor for up to date reviews.
Jan 25th 2006, 11:52 pm
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Re: Hotel advice in Chicago - help
Hyatt Regency, 4*
Been seen as low as $50 booked with Priceline
That's a great deal!
http://p070.ezboard.com/fpricelinean...biddingchicago
Been seen as low as $50 booked with Priceline
That's a great deal!
http://p070.ezboard.com/fpricelinean...biddingchicago
Jan 25th 2006, 11:56 pm
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Re: Hotel advice in Chicago - help
Originally Posted by Scouse Express
Courtyard By Marriott (Known To Offer Some Decent Packages)
Jan 26th 2006, 10:38 am
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Re: Hotel advice in Chicago - help
Originally Posted by Maggs
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.
Maggie
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
Jan 26th 2006, 10:31 pm
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Re: Hotel advice in Chicago - help
I stayed at the Amalfi Hotel a couple of years ago during a business trip. The building consists of hotel rooms for the first few floors, and businesses for the remaining floors - the company I was visiting was in the same building.
I would highly recommend it. The hotel is pretty modern, so everything is in nice condition still. If I remember correctly, you get a DVD player in your room. And they provide a nice breakfast buffet which they set out by the elevators on each floor - just creep out of your room, grab some pastries, coffee and juice, and head back to your room.
And I believe this place is in your price range. http://www.amalfihotelchicago.com
I would highly recommend it. The hotel is pretty modern, so everything is in nice condition still. If I remember correctly, you get a DVD player in your room. And they provide a nice breakfast buffet which they set out by the elevators on each floor - just creep out of your room, grab some pastries, coffee and juice, and head back to your room.
And I believe this place is in your price range. http://www.amalfihotelchicago.com
Originally Posted by ukemigrant
Cool thanks - if it's as good as you say it would be worth the extra bit. I'll check out the other links - cheers.
Jan 28th 2006, 1:27 am
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Re: Hotel advice in Chicago - help
Originally Posted by kevntrace
I stayed at the Amalfi Hotel a couple of years ago during a business trip. The building consists of hotel rooms for the first few floors, and businesses for the remaining floors - the company I was visiting was in the same building.
I would highly recommend it. The hotel is pretty modern, so everything is in nice condition still. If I remember correctly, you get a DVD player in your room. And they provide a nice breakfast buffet which they set out by the elevators on each floor - just creep out of your room, grab some pastries, coffee and juice, and head back to your room.
And I believe this place is in your price range. http://www.amalfihotelchicago.com
I would highly recommend it. The hotel is pretty modern, so everything is in nice condition still. If I remember correctly, you get a DVD player in your room. And they provide a nice breakfast buffet which they set out by the elevators on each floor - just creep out of your room, grab some pastries, coffee and juice, and head back to your room.
And I believe this place is in your price range. http://www.amalfihotelchicago.com
