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  1. ST&A

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    #1 ST&A, Feb 15, 2009
    Hey Guys i am looking at coming to Chicago the last weekend of February to see my son who is in the Navy. I would like to stay downtown at a nice Hotel, i am on a budget not cheap but not beyond my means. I just need some advice on a decent hotel downtown to stay at. So any help would be great.

    I want to hang out with my son and take him to a good steak house and just have some fun.
     
  2. tifosi12

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    #2 tifosi12, Feb 16, 2009
    Best Western on La Salle street.
     
  3. Gilles27

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    #3 Gilles27, Feb 16, 2009
    Sid,

    You'll get a variety of suggestions--hopefully you'll be able to take advantage of a slow time of year and get a good deal. There is no "secret" when finding lodging in the city, it's all about location and you usually pay for it. Check out sites like www.hotels.com and see what kind of bargains there are. You'll want to stay close to Michigan Avenue most likely unless you decide to stay closer to your son and commute downtown.
     
  4. Continental AutoSports

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    #4 Continental AutoSports, Feb 16, 2009
    Hey Sid,

    Make sure to head west with your son and visit the exotic and luxury dealers on Ogden Ave.
    Continental AutoSports Ferrari Maserat
    420 E Ogden Ave
    Hinsdale, IL 60521

    Then you can see the others
    Land Rover
    BMW
    Acura
    Lexus
    Lamborghini
    Lotus
    Porsche
    MB

    An auto show after the auto show has left town
     
  5. TDF355

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  6. Townshend

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    #6 Townshend, Feb 16, 2009
    Amalfi's a decent hotel that can be had for not so much.
     
  7. ST&A

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    #7 ST&A, Feb 17, 2009
    Thanks for all your help....... Plans have changed and i know i am coming march 6th.

    Has anyone stayed at the Hard Rock Hotel? That"s where my son wants to stay.

    I can not wait to get back to Chicago it is such a great City.
     
  8. slickm

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    #8 slickm, Feb 18, 2009
    Depending on your budget . . .

    You'll want to stay at either the Trump or the Peninsula. . . .

    Both have excellent amenities, - and amazing service.

    You can walk to several restaurants from each...
     
  9. Townshend

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    #9 Townshend, Feb 18, 2009
    Yes I have. Not a bad hotel, was there over Thanksgiving weekend a few months back.

    Trump is a great hotel the be in, one of the best views in the city. A little pricier than Hard Rock and others though.
     
  10. MJarrettR

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    #10 MJarrettR, Feb 19, 2009
    The Hard Rock is a great location, right on Michigan, about 2 blocks from the river and the start of the Magnificent Mile, right next to Millennium Park. Most of the big restaurants are on the north side of the river, but that would be a pretty easy walk as long as its not snowing. I live about a block from there and know the area a little bit.

    -Jarrett
     
  11. ST&A

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    #11 ST&A, Feb 22, 2009
    Thanks alot guys for all your help. Plans have changed, i will be staying at the Black Stone, they messed my reservations at the Hard Rock. So how is the Black Stone?
     
  12. JP365

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    #12 JP365, Feb 22, 2009
    I'm not familiar with the hotel but there is a great restaurant about eight(?) blocks South call The Firehouse. Great food, friendly servers, and a welcoming atmosphere. While not cheap, I don't think they are out of line. The tab for my wife and I (including one bottle of wine and tip) is usually around $250. Many people will tell you to go to Gibsons on Rush Street (I believe you also said you were looking for a steak place). While Gibsons is not bad and has hosted some very impressive and powerful people, including several Presidents, Gene and Georgetti's is a steak place second to none and they will treat you far better. They are about eleven blocks North and eight blocks East of your hotel. God Bless and I hope you and your son have a great time.
     
  13. ST&A

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    #13 ST&A, Feb 22, 2009
    Sounds great i will let you know which one we go too. So thank you very much for the advice.
     
  14. spike308

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    #14 spike308, Feb 23, 2009
    BE FOREWARNED:

    lots of construction going on. I learned the hard way. We stayed at a quazi - boutique hotel a couple of months ago, The Talbott Hotel 20 E. Delaware
    Chicago, IL 60611
    Nice place....

    BUT....

    they are building a huge condo complex 2 feet away. Construction in the city can start at SIX A.M.
    My still loaded brain was pounded by jack hammering, etc at SIX A.M.!!!!!!!!!!
    oh, the pain.
     
  15. ST&A

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    #15 ST&A, Mar 10, 2009
    I would like to thank all of you who made suggestions on where to eat, i followed up on your suggestions and had a awesome time and the food was impeccable.

    The Black Stone Renaissance was just awesome, the staff was excellent, room was very comfortable. The Mercat at the Black Stone, the food was awesome as with the Absinthe.

    So thanks again guys me and my son appreciate it. I can not wait to come back again.
     

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