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Oct 19, 2006, 4:03 am

#76

sub2mn

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Staying at this IC this weekend for the Chicago marathon.
Reviews sound decent.
Anybody else staying there this event?

Oct 19, 2006, 9:24 am

#77

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Posted update about my stay this past weekend over on the RA sticky thread. Sounds like I got the same type of small suite as jdevan00 which was quite suitable for my needs. Enjoyed a soak in the tub overlooking the SunTimes building and Michigan Avenue/River looking south. Very nice welcome gift/amenity for AMBASSADORs, or at least RAs: usual basket of fruit but very large designer decanter of EVIAN water, nicely boxed truffles.

Jan 10, 2007, 6:12 pm

#78

jhflyer

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IC Chicago-Any Less Expensive Parking Nearby?

Hi all. I was wondering if anyone has stayed at the IC Chicago and found parking nearby for less than the $41/nt rate the hotel charges. I am totally willing to walk a few blocks for a more reasonable rate. I know Chicago parking rates are out of control but figured I'd ask anyway :-). Thanks.

Jan 19, 2007, 12:40 pm

#79

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Quote:

Originally Posted by jhflyer

Yes, they are high. Unless you need a car, if you're flying into MDW or ORD, you're better off with a taxi (or CTA).

http://www.choosechicago.com/maps_1.html#parking shows:

Quote:

If you’re driving into Chicago, parking can be found in the many downtown garages and lots. To locate a parking garage in Chicago, click here.

Parking costs for one - four hours range from $7-17, five-24 hour fees can range from $15-24.

APCOA Standard Parking
Michigan Ave. at Washington St.
(Grant Park North Garage), 312-742-7530

Michigan Ave. at Van Buren St.
(Grant Park South Garage), 312-747-2519

Columbus Dr. at Monroe St.
(East Monroe St. Garage), 312-742-7644

McCormick Place Parking
31st St. exit, follow signs, 312-567-8152

System Parking, Inc.
111 E. Wacker Dr., Ste. 1407, 312-819-5050

They have a handy little map that points out the location of all of Chicago's parking facilities. I remember staying at the one on Columbus Drive & East Grand Ave. Don't remember the price but it was far far cheaper.

Jan 20, 2007, 4:53 pm

#80

jhflyer

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Hi vsevolod4,

Thanks for the info.

Feb 6, 2007, 2:41 pm

#81

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Any update on the cost of the Ambassador airport transfer service for the IC Chicago? This would be from O'Hare.

Mar 6, 2007, 9:51 pm

#82

rollingby

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IC Chicago from $109/night

http://hotels.travelzoo.com/lodging-hotels/287210

Kansas City IC is also being offered for $89/night

Mar 6, 2007, 10:35 pm

#83

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Mar 7, 2007, 12:58 am

#84

rollingby

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you should, I booked a stay at IC Boston using a travelzoo promo and received stay credit for it, everyone else did as well.

Apr 2, 2007, 7:14 pm

#85

kingrat

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IC Chicago - what is the best deal for a RA?

1 KING HISTORIC TOWER $264.20
2 DOUBLE BEDS HISTORIC TOWER $264.20
DELUXE ROOM $289.85
1 KING EXECUTIVE SUITE MAIN BUILDING $289.00

what is the best deal to get a good upgrade?

Apr 2, 2007, 7:26 pm

#86

rollingby

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Booking the exec suite would put you two levels below the 1 SOFA BED HISTORIC TOWER, which would make that a pretty standard RA upgrade if available. Plus it's really not that much more. I guess it really depends on what you consider a 'good' upgrade and how full you expect the hotel to be.

Apr 2, 2007, 7:43 pm

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From my experience, RAs get a king suite in the historic tower as their basic upgrade, so why book it? Go for a standard king.

Apr 9, 2007, 4:47 pm

#88

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Quote:

Originally Posted by tmcneill

I booked a 3 night stay at $109 per night for later this month...The Travelzoo link brings you straight to the IC website so I hope to get the stay credit, points and Ambassador benefits.

Well, did you receive points? A good upgrade?