chicago-north or south hotel
Oct 31st, 2003, 07:06 AM
#1
Original Poster
Join Date: Mar 2003
Posts: 15
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
chicago-north or south hotel
Planning a weekend trip to Chicago in mid Dec. Can't decide on hotel. What location do you think is best - north or south of the river. I am celebrating my 5oth and want to be in a good location for shopping-restaurants-touristy stuff. Thinking about the InterContinental. Thanks for you help.
Oct 31st, 2003, 11:02 AM
#4
Join Date: Feb 2003
Posts: 2,989
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
North is better for Navy Pier, Mi. Ave. shopping, River North restaurants. South is better for museums, Art Institute, State Street and theater. Although depending on the other hotel choice, they may only be a block or two apart. I second the Pennisula recommendation if your going all out. At least indulge in an $18 champagne cocktail in the lounge to celebrate your day--you're only 50 once and you deserve an $18 champagne cocktail from the Pennisula!!!
Oct 31st, 2003, 12:05 PM
#6
Join Date: Jan 2003
Posts: 9,642
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
The Sofitel has an absolutely unbeatable location for shoppers and it's a very stylish, almost brand new hotel. Don't forget to look at www.quikbook.com (no "c" in quik) for some very good hotel discounts in all price categories.
Oct 31st, 2003, 12:44 PM
#9
Join Date: Jan 2003
Posts: 1,106
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
You won't want to be more than a block from a shopping mall if we get a good wintry wind blowing, so stay north of the river. The Intercontinental is close to the newest mall (with Nordstrom's), the Four Seasons is atop the 900 N. Michigan mall, and the Ritz Carlton is above Water Tower Place. And the Sofitel, while a block or two farther, is also a great choice. So is Sutton Place. You might want to check tripadvisor.com for lots of reviews.
Oct 31st, 2003, 03:05 PM
#11
Join Date: Jan 2003
Posts: 383
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
For shopping and restaurants I definitely recommend north of the river. We did priceline and got a hotel last weekend for $85 ($104 after priceline fee and taxes). It was north of the river, and convenient to shopping and restaurants. We stayed at the Ritz Carlton above Water Tower once. VERY convenient---altho pricey. Think that was the weekend after Xmas, so we got a "deal". ($245 a nite). But SO nice, and close to everything. The above poster mentioned weather-----convenience is definitely a must when the December wind starts blowing----we FROZE walking to the Sofitel to check it out one nite----nice place, but I was so glad to be at the Ritz right in Water Tower Place.
Nov 2nd, 2003, 03:50 PM
#12
Join Date: Jan 2003
Posts: 133
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I stayed last weekend at the House of Blues and had a great time. On quikbook.com, I found a rate of $100/night for what they call their "cabin rooms". While smaller than average, the room was nice. The hotel staff couldn't have been nicer and we enjoyed having the lounge right downstairs. There's no cover for this weekend music venue and the crowd is diverse.
If you go shopping at Marshall Fields, pop up to the visitor's center on the 7th floor and ask for a out of town visitor pack. It includes a 10% off coupon for everything in the store.
If you go shopping at Marshall Fields, pop up to the visitor's center on the 7th floor and ask for a out of town visitor pack. It includes a 10% off coupon for everything in the store.
Thread
Original Poster
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Jojonana
United States
28
Apr 6th, 2012 08:06 AM
