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Mar 14, 2014 | 1:28 pm

TRN

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Help picking hotel

Wife and I are planning a long weekend in late April to spend in Chicago. We've been there only once before for about 24 hours, and wanted to go back to spend some more time.

Info which may help:

We are in our early 30s if it matters
Prefer to stay on/near Michigan Ave / Miracle Mile
Will spend most time shopping, dining, possibly catching a show or two
Budget not a concern, want to stay somewhere 4-5 star

I am an AmEx Platinum holder with access to their FHR, which is currently running a "third night free when you book 3+ nights" deal on Four Seasons, Waldorf Astoria, Park Hyatt, and Ritz Carlton - so I am thinking one of those may be the ticket, unless there is some other option I can't overlook.

Any other info to help?

Any suggestions based on this?

Thank you!

Mar 14, 2014 | 6:19 pm

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Have a look at these threads to start:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...hlight=chicago
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...hlight=chicago
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...hlight=Chicago
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...hlight=Chicago
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/hilto...hicago+waldorf
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/hyatt...t=park+chicago

Mar 14, 2014 | 8:55 pm

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Thanks for the links - appreciate the reading. I found a few of those, but was still trying to find any newer info, as one of these threads was 11 yrs old and one 5 yrs old.... lots can change. Just wondered what the general consensus on these was now.

Thanks again.

Mar 15, 2014 | 7:27 am

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Welcome to FlyerTalk!!

I recommend that you research the options based on your personal criteria (preferred chains, preferred spend, etc).

Are you flying or driving to Chicago? You will want to include parking in your budget of you will have a car. Overnight parking at many Michigan Ave hotels is over $50 per night.

Mar 15, 2014 | 7:36 am

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Quote:

Originally Posted by TRN

Wife and I are planning a long weekend in late April to spend in Chicago. We've been there only once before for about 24 hours, and wanted to go back to spend some more time.

Info which may help:

We are in our early 30s if it matters
Prefer to stay on/near Michigan Ave / Miracle Mile
Will spend most time shopping, dining, possibly catching a show or two
Budget not a concern, want to stay somewhere 4-5 star

I live a few blocks away from all those hotels........you picked the best of the best! Cannot go wrong with any of those hotels.........its almost a coin toss. Have fun, walk every where and don't miss shopping on Oak St.

Mar 15, 2014 | 9:41 am

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Quote:

Originally Posted by TRN

Thanks for the links - appreciate the reading. I found a few of those, but was still trying to find any newer info, as one of these threads was 11 yrs old and one 5 yrs old.... lots can change. Just wondered what the general consensus on these was now.

Thanks again.

Look a little closer maybe jump ahead to the last page and work your way forward. Just because the first post was from 11 years ago doesn't mean the last post was! The Park Hyatt thread was started 11 years ago as you point out but the latest trip report is from a few days ago! I don't think much has changed in the last week. The Four Seasons thread, though started 5 years ago, has a report from two weeks ago and several from last year.

Enjoy your visit to Chicago.

Mar 15, 2014 | 9:44 am

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Might research this in the Luxury Travel forum as well.

Have fun in Chicago.

Mar 15, 2014 | 11:02 am

TRN

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I do appreciate the help (and realize some of the older threads do have current postings). We'll be flying in and won't have a car with us, so parking won't be a concern. Steppie's comments were sort of what I expected to hear, but didn't know if I was missing anything either.

Thank you to everyone.

Mar 15, 2014 | 11:50 am

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Quote:

Originally Posted by TRN

Wife and I are planning a long weekend in late April to spend in Chicago. We've been there only once before for about 24 hours, and wanted to go back to spend some more time.

Info which may help:

We are in our early 30s if it matters
Prefer to stay on/near Michigan Ave / Miracle Mile
Will spend most time shopping, dining, possibly catching a show or two
Budget not a concern, want to stay somewhere 4-5 star

Just a tip: Chicago is home to the "Magnificent Mile." Searches for the Miracle Mile will throw you off, since that's in LA. I'd probably narrow it down to the Waldorf (located a few blocks from Michigan Ave./the Mag Mile), Peninsula or Park Hyatt.