Aug 14, 2018, 11:30 am
Last edit by: SkiAdcock
Hat tip to dcchi: "Whenever we do staycations in downtown Chicago, we use the ParkWhiz app to find parking. Normally pretty substantial savings off of hotel parking rates and even minor savings (and sometimes more) off of garage posted rates. If you're willing to walk one or a few blocks, this works well."
Marriott Bonvoy hotels in Chicago, IL
Jul 17, 2021, 2:51 pm
#1246
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: TOA
Programs: HH Diamond, Marriott LTPP/Platinum Premier, Hyatt Lame-ist, UA !K
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Currently staying at the Marriott Mag Mile and this place is packed! Still limited option available for the hotel unfortunately. As a Platinum at check in was offered points or the 10 dollar F&B for the market that was a convenience store... took the points. Also given 1000 points/day for not having the lounge open. Inquired about breakfast since they hotel offered it to paying customers on Fri/Sat but was told no. This makes literally is mind-boggling to me.
David
Jul 17, 2021, 8:18 pm
#1247
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: South Korea
Posts: 100
As a follow up, I inquired about compensation for not being offered breakfast. Unfortunately I am staying at one of two Bonvoy properties that is listed in the T&C that states if the lounge is closed then guest receive 1000 points and no breakfast in the restaurant. BonVoyed! lol
Aug 8, 2021, 12:24 pm
#1248
Join Date: Oct 2018
Posts: 149
Oct 2-3 (Saturday night), I have a 7PM - 12 PM layover in ORD and thinking of heading into town for dinner and maybe breakfast. Seems like a bit too long to do an airport hotel, but it also seems the airport is 45 minutes from downtown, so I’ll take the advice of anyone here if it’s worth heading into town or not.
Have a couple 35K certs to burn, but it’s all peak so will probably do cash at the Gwen if it’s worth leaving the airport. (Also taking advice for any better properties for an overnight with regard to airport transportation. OK with Uber, though.)
Have a couple 35K certs to burn, but it’s all peak so will probably do cash at the Gwen if it’s worth leaving the airport. (Also taking advice for any better properties for an overnight with regard to airport transportation. OK with Uber, though.)
Aug 8, 2021, 3:17 pm
#1249
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: DEN
Programs: UA Silver, whatever the Amex plat gets me and somehow still IHG Diamond after 3 years of no nights
Posts: 693
Oct 2-3 (Saturday night), I have a 7PM - 12 PM layover in ORD and thinking of heading into town for dinner and maybe breakfast. Seems like a bit too long to do an airport hotel, but it also seems the airport is 45 minutes from downtown, so I’ll take the advice of anyone here if it’s worth heading into town or not.
Have a couple 35K certs to burn, but it’s all peak so will probably do cash at the Gwen if it’s worth leaving the airport. (Also taking advice for any better properties for an overnight with regard to airport transportation. OK with Uber, though.)
Have a couple 35K certs to burn, but it’s all peak so will probably do cash at the Gwen if it’s worth leaving the airport. (Also taking advice for any better properties for an overnight with regard to airport transportation. OK with Uber, though.)
Aug 8, 2021, 8:16 pm
#1251
Join Date: Apr 2021
Location: Manhattan, Palm Beach Island, San Francisco, Boston, & Hong Kong
Programs: Lifetime United Global Services, Delta Plat, Hyatt Globalist, Marriott Ambassador, & Hilton Diamond
Posts: 3,165
Oct 4, 2021, 2:51 pm
#1253
Join Date: Feb 2005
Posts: 103
Best Category 5 Hotel in Chicago?
Hi All - what's your favorite Marriott Category 5 hotel in Chicago? Here are some options to choose from:
- AC Hotel on Rush & Ontario
- Hotel Chicago Downtown, Autograph Collection
- Westin on Michigan Ave or River North
- Other options you like?
Has to be Category 5 for my award redemption. TY for your help!
Tom
- AC Hotel on Rush & Ontario
- Hotel Chicago Downtown, Autograph Collection
- Westin on Michigan Ave or River North
- Other options you like?
Has to be Category 5 for my award redemption. TY for your help!
Tom
Oct 5, 2021, 2:25 pm
#1256
Moderator: Chase Ultimate Rewards
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: SFO
Programs: UA 2P, MR LT Plat, IHG Plat, BW Dia, HH Au, Avis PC
Posts: 5,455
Great Titanium upgrade to the "1 Bedroom Hospitality Suite, 1 King, Sofa bed" even tho they were almost sold out for a conference... one of the largest rooms I've ever had in a hotel. It is a combination of a corner room + a regular room with a cutout in the wall between them. There is a HUGE bathroom in the larger section of the layout, with a soaking tub separate from the shower. Then there is another large bathroom with combination tub/shower in the smaller section. Combine all the space with the high ceilings and it borders on cavernous, plus the corner location made it very quiet.
Oct 23, 2021, 8:54 am
#1257
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: South Korea
Posts: 1,168
Hello to Chicago Experts,
Titanium here planning to visit Chicago next spring for leisure when things will (hopefully) be more or less back to normal. Looks like the only cat 5 properties with an elite lounge (breakfast) in the city are the below three - are there any others?
1. Westin River North
2. Westin Michigan Ave
3. Hotel Chicago (Autograph)
Having read through the individual threads it looks like Hotel Chicago is the best one out of the three for leisure travelers. Decent lounge, good location, good hard product and better upgrades than the others. I am all ears if anybody has a different viewpoint. TIA!
Titanium here planning to visit Chicago next spring for leisure when things will (hopefully) be more or less back to normal. Looks like the only cat 5 properties with an elite lounge (breakfast) in the city are the below three - are there any others?
1. Westin River North
2. Westin Michigan Ave
3. Hotel Chicago (Autograph)
Having read through the individual threads it looks like Hotel Chicago is the best one out of the three for leisure travelers. Decent lounge, good location, good hard product and better upgrades than the others. I am all ears if anybody has a different viewpoint. TIA!
Nov 13, 2021, 1:19 pm
#1258
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: CT
Programs: Marriott-LT Titanium; AA-LT Gold/Currently Plat Pro
Posts: 208
Hello to Chicago Experts,
Titanium here planning to visit Chicago next spring for leisure when things will (hopefully) be more or less back to normal. Looks like the only cat 5 properties with an elite lounge (breakfast) in the city are the below three - are there any others?
1. Westin River North
2. Westin Michigan Ave
3. Hotel Chicago (Autograph)
Having read through the individual threads it looks like Hotel Chicago is the best one out of the three for leisure travelers. Decent lounge, good location, good hard product and better upgrades than the others. I am all ears if anybody has a different viewpoint. TIA!
Titanium here planning to visit Chicago next spring for leisure when things will (hopefully) be more or less back to normal. Looks like the only cat 5 properties with an elite lounge (breakfast) in the city are the below three - are there any others?
1. Westin River North
2. Westin Michigan Ave
3. Hotel Chicago (Autograph)
Having read through the individual threads it looks like Hotel Chicago is the best one out of the three for leisure travelers. Decent lounge, good location, good hard product and better upgrades than the others. I am all ears if anybody has a different viewpoint. TIA!
Jan 6, 2022, 12:24 pm
#1260
Join Date: May 2002
Programs: AAdvantage Platinum, United Silver, Marriott Titanium Elite
Posts: 2,276
You might get better advice if you answer these questions:
1. Do you expect to have a car or do you expect to rely on walking and public transportation?
2. Is a typical hotel room with two double or queen beds sufficient?
3. What is your price range per night?
4. Are "all the touristy things" you want to do in the city?
5. Considering Omicron, are you planning on museums and other indoor attractions?
6. How long will you be in Chicago?
