Help with Hotel near or @ InterContinental
Apr 8, 2004 | 8:50 am
#1
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Help with Hotel near or @ InterContinental
I have a set of mtgs at the IC (Dinner and Day) for 2 nights max in the next 2 weeks (all hotel options have or can make space based on my status). However have no standing there(might cab in from ORD or rent a car--working on that now).
I am Plat with SPG, Diamond with Hyatt, Plat with Marriott, Gold with Hilton. Seems like there are plenty of options but could use some expert advice from you Chicago experts. Nights needed and promotions not going to impact the choice too much as I have plenty loaded at all. Looking for best place to get some nice treatment.
Should I even consider a stay at the IC-- (oh heavens no pts!).
Thanks
I am Plat with SPG, Diamond with Hyatt, Plat with Marriott, Gold with Hilton. Seems like there are plenty of options but could use some expert advice from you Chicago experts. Nights needed and promotions not going to impact the choice too much as I have plenty loaded at all. Looking for best place to get some nice treatment.
Should I even consider a stay at the IC-- (oh heavens no pts!).
Thanks
Apr 8, 2004 | 11:07 am
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Location: wood dale, il, usa
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Plenty of choices....
Just off the top of my head here are some properties and approximate walking distances, give or take a city block, from the IC in Chicago:
Chicago Marriott Downtown (across the steet)
Sheraton Chicago Hotel and Towers (3 - 4 blocks)
Hilton Garden Inn on Grand Avenue (3 - 4 blocks)
Homewood Suites on Grand Avenue (2 - 3 blocks)
W Chicago Lakeshore (6 - 7 blocks)
Westin River North (4 - 5 blocks)
Westin Michigan Avenue (5 - 6 blocks)
I believe there are also a few Hyatt properties a Courtyard by Marriott and a Hampton Inn all within a few blocks as well.
As for transportation, I would go for a cab or Airport Express from O'Hare as parking in the vicinity of Michigan Avenue is at least $20 per day.
Chicago Marriott Downtown (across the steet)
Sheraton Chicago Hotel and Towers (3 - 4 blocks)
Hilton Garden Inn on Grand Avenue (3 - 4 blocks)
Homewood Suites on Grand Avenue (2 - 3 blocks)
W Chicago Lakeshore (6 - 7 blocks)
Westin River North (4 - 5 blocks)
Westin Michigan Avenue (5 - 6 blocks)
I believe there are also a few Hyatt properties a Courtyard by Marriott and a Hampton Inn all within a few blocks as well.
As for transportation, I would go for a cab or Airport Express from O'Hare as parking in the vicinity of Michigan Avenue is at least $20 per day.
Apr 8, 2004 | 11:39 am
#3
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Good info.
Of these choices it seems like Marriott might be best (across the Street) on a location basis.
Anyone have any thoughts on upgrades, property condition, or other info?
If you were me and had the status which would you pick?
thanks again
Of these choices it seems like Marriott might be best (across the Street) on a location basis.
Anyone have any thoughts on upgrades, property condition, or other info?
If you were me and had the status which would you pick?
thanks again
Apr 8, 2004 | 3:47 pm
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One more (and maybe one of the better choices): Le Meridien.
It's right across the street as well, essentially next door to the Marriott.
The facade of the building is historically significant, and was taken down and re-assembled while the new hotel was built.
http://www.lemeridien.com/usa/chicag...n_us1715.shtml
It's right across the street as well, essentially next door to the Marriott.
The facade of the building is historically significant, and was taken down and re-assembled while the new hotel was built.
http://www.lemeridien.com/usa/chicag...n_us1715.shtml
Apr 14, 2004 | 8:08 am
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Originally Posted by Non-NonRev
One more (and maybe one of the better choices): Le Meridien.
It's right across the street as well, essentially next door to the Marriott.
The facade of the building is historically significant, and was taken down and re-assembled while the new hotel was built.
http://www.lemeridien.com/usa/chicag...n_us1715.shtml
It's right across the street as well, essentially next door to the Marriott.
The facade of the building is historically significant, and was taken down and re-assembled while the new hotel was built.
http://www.lemeridien.com/usa/chicag...n_us1715.shtml
Apr 14, 2004 | 9:26 am
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Right in the same area I would recomend park hyatt if your looking for luxury, hyatt regency chicago for somthing more affordable. The hyatt's will always treat you the best 
Apr 14, 2004 | 2:39 pm
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Originally Posted by CheapSk8
I know this sounds crazy, but the Le Meridien in Chicago isn't the nicest Le Meridien there is--the Minneapolis one is actually much nicer. So if you're assuming because it's a Le Meridien it will be fantastic, it may disappoint you. (It's not terrible, just not as good as some of their other properties, IMHO.)
Those mentionsing the Pen and the PH should note that they are a few blocks away, while the LeM and the Marriott are directly across Mich. Ave.