The Fisher Building
Travel Blogs from Chicago
Time in the Windy city
... Detroit to be told that the plane for our flight to Chicago was still on the ground at Cincinnati but it was boarding - our flight would probably be an hour late!! Us being us we retired to a bar and had a calming glass of wine!!!
We eventually arrived at Chicago at 9 p.m. This was because the clock went back an hour between Detroit and Chicago so worked to our advantage. We had instructions from the hostel about the train to catch and how to find the ...
Chicago to Beijing
... the elevator out, but we finally do. We are all so tired that dealing with the elevator is a little like watching the Keystone Kops. We arrive at our room, only to find that the key is used to turn on lights and to maintain air conditioning. We’re too tired to care, but not too tired to be amazed at this room. We have a corner room—two walls are nothing but glass. A giant king-size bed, a large tub, ...
Milwaukee to Chicago
... Morton Grove, Skokie and others.
We got to our hotel about 5:30 and then took some time to sit still. It was after 6:00 when we decided to head out. First we went in search of the Unfinished Hofbrau House Chicago. After a couple of wrong turns we found it. It is under-roof and the sign is on it, but it is far from done. We will have to make another trip to Chicago when it is completed. Next we went ...
Girl and the Goat
... It was interesting - a bit like pulled pork, but not not with a powerful BBQ flavour / sauce texture.
We followed our dinner up with some port (Sharon) and scotch (me!). I got a 16 year old Longmorn, a distillery / dram I have never tried. I was pleasently surprised as it was very good - great way to end our dining experience.
Eventually we wandered back to our hostel to prepare ourselves for the final day of Chicago ... and for cheese pie! (deep dish pizza)
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The Windy City (Day 2)
... downstairs for more drinks. Mikhaila then “whipped” up some of
the most delicious Pad Thai I've ever had. After heading back to the
roof deck for a bit, I tuckered out early and went to bed. Chad and
our hosts proceeded to have a dance party on the roof. Needless to
say, Chad woke up with a little bit of a hurtin' on him the next
morning.
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Location
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Other places to stay in Chicago
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InterContinental Chicago
Magnificent Mile, Chicago | 5 star hotelfrom $203- VERY NICE HOTEL
- Pleasantly Surprised
- Avoid this hotel!
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Swissotel Chicago
The Loop, Chicago | 5 star hotelfrom $201- Top Notch Hotel
- Nice hotel & great location
- Mixed review
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Hilton Chicago
The Loop, Chicago | 4 star hotelfrom $171- Enjoyable Stay
- Would stay here again!
- Whats all the hoopla
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Embassy Suites Hotel Chicago Downtown Lakefront
Streeterville, Chicago | 3 star hotelfrom $189- Great Free Breakfast & Happy Hour!
- Exactly what we needed
- Are you kidding? This place is super-fabulous-great-terrific
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Hard Rock Hotel Chicago
The Loop, Chicago | 4 star hotelfrom $190- Cool Hotel
- Sleek decor but need to work out the kinks
- Some things to keep in mind....
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Millennium Knickerbocker Hotel Chicago
Gold Coast, Chicago | 4 star hotelfrom $164- Better than Home
- Millenium Knickerbocker
- Not again here either
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Allerton Hotel
Magnificent Mile/River North, Chicago | 3 star hotelfrom $157- Location!
- Allerton Chicago!
- Great Hotel
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Hyatt Chicago Magnificent Mile
Magnificent Mile/River North, Chicago | 3 star hotelfrom $184- Great hotel
- Loved the Wyndham!
- Great location, Great Room
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Sheraton Chicago Hotel and Towers
Magnificent Mile/River North, Chicago | 4 star hotelfrom $192- Disappointed
- Weekend getaway
- Loved It
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The Westin Michigan Avenue Chicago
Magnificent Mile/River North, Chicago | 4 star hotelfrom $218- Heavenly Bed IS heavenly
- Fabulous Location...Room a Little Small
- Exquisite corner room view of the Mag Mile!!!
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The Westin Chicago River North
Magnificent Mile/River North, Chicago | 4 star hotelfrom $235- GREAT BEDS!!
- Best night's sleep in town!
- Breakaway Offer
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W Chicago - City Center
The Loop, Chicago | 4 star hotelfrom $213- Nice staff-terribly trained
- Very nice hotel; I was pleased
- Have to check it out!
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James Chicago
Magnificent Mile/River North, Chicago | 4 star hotelfrom $198- A pleasant and upbeat experience
- James was OK, but not fantastic
- Great Hotel, Great Location
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Hotel 71
Loop, Chicago | 3 star hotelfrom $196- Some great views.
- Hotel 71 rocks!
- Potential but not a four star.
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Holiday Inn Chicago - Mart Plaza
River North, Chicago | 3 star hotelfrom $155- Great View
- Don't go for the pool
- Excellent! I Highly Recommend!
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Crowne Plaza Chicago - The Metro
The Loop, Chicago | 3 star hotelfrom $175- Nothing Spectacular
- Great Chicago Lodging
- Fantastic hotel! Great rates!
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W Chicago Lakeshore
Magnificent Mile/River North, Chicago | 4 star hotel- Good service hit and miss
- Stay some where eles!!!
- Very Hip W
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Hotel Felix
Magnificent Mile/River North, Chicago | 4 star hotelfrom $166 -
Hyatt Regency Chicago
The Loop, Chicago | 4 star hotelfrom $175- We Will Definitly return!
- A room with NO BED????????
- Not up to par
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Sofitel Chicago Water Tower
Magnificent Mile/River North, Chicago | 4 star hotelfrom $216- I Will Never Stay Anywhere Else!
- Wonderful food, great design and atmosphere
- Great bathrooms
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Fairmont Chicago Millennium Park
The Loop, Chicago | 5 star hotelfrom $210- Fantastic Fourth
- Shocking experience!
- Wonderful getaway at the Fairmont
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Congress Plaza Hotel
The Loop, Chicago | 3 star hotelfrom $137- Depressing.
- Creepy, creepy, creepy
- Made our stay in Chicago wonderful.
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The Drake
Magnificent Mile/River North, Chicago | 4 star hotelfrom $197- They ruined Mothers Day!
- Loved The Drake!
- Loved the Drake
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Conrad Chicago
Magnificent Mile, Chicago | 5 star hotelfrom $228- HEAVENLY!
- Excellent Hotel
- A great hotel.
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Doubletree by Hilton Chicago Magnificent Mile
Central Chicago, Chicago | 4 star hotelfrom $176- Worst Hotel Ever Experienced
- ***BEWARE*** Choose another hotel in Chicago
- Holiday Inn Chicago
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Hilton Chicago O'Hare Airport
O'Hare Airport, Chicago | 3 star hotelfrom $110- Great hotel!!!
- Another soulless Hilton
- Mixed feelings...