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Old May 16, 2012, 11:34 am
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Originally Posted by MissJ
I stayed at the Swissotel during the first trip I ever took to Chicago I looked at their rooms recently and they are definitely quite different.

I decided to buy a spot at Castaways, you can't beat the location and drinks are included. Probably will just stay at the WA anyway since I do love the hotel but I won't have to book the Astoria Suite to get a balcony. Though maybe I'll get upgraded to one like last time. That was lovely.


Thanks again!
Assuming you're able-bodied, I'd strongly suggest walking to Castaways from your hotel. Traffic (car, bus and even pedestrian) is a nightmare during A&WS weekend.
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