cicerone imposter wrote:Hotel Millennium Knickerbocker location map.
All three hotels Eva asked for are marked on the google image I've posted above :wink:
Walter, You are too efficient.
Eva wrote:Dag, I think you and I are looking for the same place. Except I would add free shuttle service to & from O'Hare. And fresh flowers in the room. And a chocolate on my pillow every evening would be a nice touch.
Not too much to ask, do you think?
Well then. You, Clary, and I should go for the same hotel. That way we can always get together for a Kapurkova (proverbial 'one last drink' in this part of the world) at the hotel bar and chat until we fall off the bar stools...
The Essex Inn looks really nice, but the price is a bit steep for me. Will continue to look at the options.
I would suggest we revisit--perhaps not right now, but at some point--the "plans" for the weekend. My understanding is that some folks will be arriving on Thursday and some on Friday and will be departing on Sunday or Monday. It seems to me that we agreed that the only scheduled event would be, perhaps, a brunch on Saturday where we would all be in the same place at the same time. It would be at a time that would leave the rest of the day available for exploration. On Friday, the rest of Saturday and Sunday, folks would be on their own to band together in groups of their own choice to go where they want to go and do what they want to do (I feel a song coming on). And brunch, with a target price of say $30 (a number we talked about, I think) is a number we could advertise as being the only cost. If someone wants to come from some nearby place; join us for the one event and then go home, that is the only cost. Nuch cheaper than a fancy dinner, somewhere. Am I correct so far?
As for Sublime's offer of his place's clubhouse. It is a total crapshoot when it comes to how many folks will show up, but applying a little bit of probability theory:
Nine people said "Yes, difinitely" ................................................. = 9
Thirteen said "Probably" - 70% of them will actually show up ........ = 9
Twenty-Eight said "I'd like to" 30% will do so .............................. = 9
No one has mentioned whether they are bringing a guest ............. = 9
That spongy analysis seems to suggest that we could be up to the mid-thirties.
Pretty young people, RJB!
God, I'll be the old man on the block!
Haven't you been twice around the block?
$35 for single room with shared bathroom in the International Hostel. That would suit me but may be too primitive for some... It has a downtown location and a pretty good review.
I've paid 90 (~ $ 105) for
Quote:Standard room: Our tastefully designed guest rooms are thoughtfully appointed with everything you need to enhance your stay whether you're traveling for business or pleasure. Our standard rooms feature one queen size bed or two double beds and have amenities such as hairdryers, Hi-Speed Wireless Internet access, voicemail messaging, automated wakeup service, iron and ironing board, and 25-inch color TV with extended cable package, including HBO. Pool view or Street
C.I. I am right off 41 by where it says North Side.
If it happens to be my place I will send out my address via PM.
The thread has gotten a bit long. Will most of the group action be on the North or South side of the River? There are attractions in both areas and good options for hotels in each - but I can't easily tell where most of the interest here lies.
dagmaraka wrote:Well then. You, Clary, and I should go for the same hotel. That way we can always get together for a Kapurkova (proverbial 'one last drink' in this part of the world) at the hotel bar and chat until we fall off the bar stools...
That sounds wonderful! I would love that.
I took a quick look at Walter's Essex. It looks nice, and the rate seems moderate for downtown Chicago. Will check out others, too.
If I am to come, I will have to get a very good trip planned for the rest of May; I have some friends to visit in Oregon, and I'd like to get an Amtrak ticket for 30 days. But if hotel prices are normally $70 min for a 2* hotel, I may not be able to afford to come at all... The hostel in Chicago seems the sort of price I need, $35 but I would like to be with you all, drinking and falling off bar stools!!
Clary, you should come to Boston for sure and stay with I and littlek as part of your May trip!
I think $70 is a price of hotels within cities.
Best Western is $61 a night, but that's near the airport. Then again, there's a subway to town from the airport.
Hey, that's a very kind offer, Dagmaraka! I'd love to. I'm looking into house swap, too.
hey, it ain't india, but there are things to do and see in boston.
hmm, looked into hostels in chicago...there ain't none where you could get a private room under $55 or so - they make you pay for two beds per night...
This hotel is listed at about $100. a night on this link. However, I booked a round trip flight and four nights at this hotel in a combo package through Expedia.com and got a good deal.
Travelodge Downtown, Chicago
Clary, consider Antrak to Albuquerque afterwards..
(I'm bound to have a small house by May...). The southwest is very much worth seeing/experiencing.
cicerone imposter wrote:joe, Do you know anything about the Millennium Knickerbocker?
I have no direct knowledge of it myself, but here are some
reviews.
