We got a rate of $75 for the Swissotel on Wacker in Chicago-is this a good price, good hotel and good location for shopping and sight seeing?

It's a terrific rate at a terrific hotel.

We stay at there for a Cards-Cubs weekend every summer. I've wanted to try other hotels, but my family likes the Swissotel so much they won't go anywhere else.

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Incidentally, the Swiss has a great indoor pool, so bring your swimsuit.

Thanks for the info! Got a little worried when we got that rate.

GREAT HOTEL-fantastic views of the lake and Chicago. However, as of Thankgsviging Day weekend, the pool was closed for renovations. It's a great location for Marshall Fields and Prairie Carson Department stores, and a little farther to the Magnificent Mile shops, etc. Rooms are good sized, great amenities, big bathrooms with separate shower and tub. Drapes and bedspreads a bit dated. Restaurant, The Palm is excellent (and expensive). there is also a more casual restaurantlocated in the hotel. there is a decent bakery (Corner Bakery) down the street where you can get a reasonably priced breakfast or lunch (bagels, muffins, sandwiches, etc.) Have a great visit

Another fan of the Swissotel - one of my favorites in Chicago. The hotel overlooks the Navy Pier and is just off Michigan Avenue.

Have a great time in Chicago!

Katie: just curious - how did you get such a great rate?

Everyone: we loved the hotel! Very large room with a view of the lake. Huge bathroom. Close to everything we wanted to visit. The staff was very friendly-let us check into the room at 10:30AM and check out late. We will definitely stay there again. Thanks for you help! PS: the pool was open this weekend but we were to busy on Sat and on the Sun, the outside temperature dropped to 15F, so swimming, although indoors didn't sound too good after freezing outside. Sat was about 40F, so I guess we were spoiled.
Me: Got the rate through Priceline-bid $75 for a four star hotel (North Mi Ave) on Friday afternoon and got that hotel on the first try.

too late now, but the swissotel in chicago is great and seems to be a secret or something. great location, very nice rooms with views and all that.

close to Chipotle burritos which are must try (Carnitas burritos!!) the best burritos!!!

Isn't Chipotle owned by McDonalds?