Jul 6, 2014, 7:22 pm
Chicago Seminars October 17-19th, 2014
Apr 13, 2014, 1:04 pm
#46
Join Date: Feb 2014
Posts: 1
I am booked for conference and main hotel! This will be my very first Chicago seminars. Excited to meet so many of my favorite bloggers, fellow points collectors and to learn more tips and tricks to share with readers at my new blog: www.gettingmypointshigh.com.
Apr 13, 2014, 2:18 pm
#47
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: IAH
Programs: Hyatt Globalist, SPG Platinum, Hilton Diamond, A3 Gold
Posts: 601
He is probably referring to the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Chicago Wood Dale - Elk Grove, which can be a great value for 10,000 Hilton points ($40 if you assume 0.4 cents per point), but you would have to get a rental car. The conference hotel is 3.5 miles away.
Apr 13, 2014, 2:36 pm
#48
Join Date: Apr 2014
Programs: DL SM, AA, AK, IHG PLAT, HH SILVER
Posts: 3
My first post, so please bear with me. I'm trying to book the hotel online, but all I'm getting is 2 double bed rooms. Separate beds, especially double beds, will not endear my wife to me. really need a king or queen. Did anyone get the king option, and they're just sold out, or is the hotel only listing 2 double availability for everyone? TIA.
Apr 13, 2014, 4:38 pm
#49
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Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: SAV
Programs: ??????????
Posts: 963
My first post, so please bear with me. I'm trying to book the hotel online, but all I'm getting is 2 double bed rooms. Separate beds, especially double beds, will not endear my wife to me. really need a king or queen. Did anyone get the king option, and they're just sold out, or is the hotel only listing 2 double availability for everyone? TIA.
Apr 13, 2014, 4:44 pm
#50
Moderator: Hilton Honors forums
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Marietta, Georgia, United States
Posts: 24,997
He is probably referring to the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Chicago Wood Dale - Elk Grove, which can be a great value for 10,000 Hilton points ($40 if you assume 0.4 cents per point), but you would have to get a rental car. The conference hotel is 3.5 miles away.
I did not rent a vehicle; yet there were a number of FlyerTalk members who graciously offered me a ride — and I appreciated their generous gestures.
Once, I did have to rely on shuttle service — so all I did was take the shuttle from one hotel property to the airport; and then take the shuttle from the other hotel property from the airport.
While that is not the most convenient option, it was not as bad as I thought.
Apr 13, 2014, 5:26 pm
#51
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Tulsa, OK
Programs: AA Plat UA Silver, Bonvoy Titanium, Hilton Honors Gold.
Posts: 35
I was able to book it under the mvp rate still at around $87 ish per night. Still not a bad deal.
Apr 13, 2014, 5:39 pm
#52
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Indianapolis
Programs: Hilton-Diamond Lifetime Platinum AA UA, WN-CP, SPG Gold.
Posts: 7,377
Has a fresh clean smell.
Apr 13, 2014, 6:02 pm
#53
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Chicago ★ Champaign ★ Vegas
Programs: HHonors Diamond, SPG Gold, Hyatt Plat, Kimpton Inner Circle
Posts: 10
He is probably referring to the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Chicago Wood Dale - Elk Grove, which can be a great value for 10,000 Hilton points ($40 if you assume 0.4 cents per point), but you would have to get a rental car. The conference hotel is 3.5 miles away.
Looking forward to seeing old friends and meeting new ones again this year! This is always a great social event!
@palmerlaw
@travelblawg
Apr 13, 2014, 6:10 pm
#54
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Austin,TX (AUS)
Programs: AA, UA
Posts: 767
I'm registered and booked at the host hotel. This will be my third Chicago seminar. Looking forward to learning new travel techniques and networking.
Apr 13, 2014, 6:51 pm
#55
Join Date: Apr 2014
Programs: DL SM, AA, AK, IHG PLAT, HH SILVER
Posts: 3
King options were previously available; based on that I'm guessing they are sold out of Kings. The overflow hotel will have registration available in the next week and that will have King rooms available. My suggestion would be to book a room with doubles and perhaps see if you can get someone to change with you.
Apr 14, 2014, 12:37 pm
#56
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: ICT
Programs: AA ExP
Posts: 1,860
I'm registered. Host hotel sold out, staying at Hyatt Regency Schaumburg for $79/nt MyElite. 1k amenity + 2.5k closed lounge. Great deal. It's a ten minute drive from HI-EG. If anyone want to split a rental car and stay at the Schaumburg, let me know.
Apr 14, 2014, 12:50 pm
#57
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Long Island, NY
Programs: HHonors Diamond, SPG Platinum, Hyatt Diamond
Posts: 30
Host Hotel Is Sold Out
Can anyone advise if the overflow hotel is using the same discount code as the host or a different one, if at all? Thanks everyone.
Apr 14, 2014, 1:55 pm
#58
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Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: SAV
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Posts: 963
Discount code for overflow is pending. If you PM me your email address I'll email you when the code is available before posting it so you can secure a room. Same goes for anyone else looking to book the overflow hotel.
Apr 14, 2014, 7:25 pm
#59
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Long Island, NY
Programs: HHonors Diamond, SPG Platinum, Hyatt Diamond
Posts: 30
Thanks hdawg, it's done.
Apr 14, 2014, 9:55 pm
#60
Join Date: Jan 2011
Posts: 491
I have been checking periodically for the links to become live. Of course, I didn't check on the wknd. and the host hotel has now been sold out. If anyone is planning on cancelling their reservation, can you please pm me.
Thanks.
Thanks.