Hotel Recommendation for ANA Chicago / Rosemont

GregL · July 16, 2011 12:13PM

As one of my campaign pledges was not to ask the ANA to pay for my travel expenses to ANA conventions, I was on the lookout for a good deal for a hotel at this year's ANA in Chicago / Rosemont.

I ended up booking the Aloft Chicago O'Hare today -- it's a Starwood property located about 0.4 miles from the convention center for $93/night using Starwood's best price guarantee. (Starwood's website has this hotel for $118, Expedia has it for $103. If you find a price on a non-Starwood website that's cheaper, they will match the price and give you 10% off that price.)

Yes, it's a little bit further from the convention center (0.4 miles) but they do offer shuttle service. So, if you're willing to be just a bit further out of the way to save $40-60 per night... it's a good deal.

Just thought I'd pass it along.

Greg

Catbert · July 16, 2011 12:15PM

Greg - I've stayed there and hated it. Feels like one of those European places for college students on an explore the world tour.

GregL · July 16, 2011 12:22PM

I'll give my opinion after the show, but most reviews I read were fairly favorable.

Personally, I'm usually a fan of Priceline for hotels but based on the Rosemont location, it's a lot harder to get a good deal compared to other cities.

Considering I won't spend more than 8-10 hours a day in my hotel (much of that sleeping) I will gladly -- in general -- find options which are cheaper than 'full service' hotel.

Greg

WTCG · July 16, 2011 12:42PM

Those Aloft hotels are what they are, they're adequate but not luxurious. The hotel is close to the convention center but is not accessible by foot from River Road.

Coinosaurus · July 16, 2011 1:14PM

<< As one of my campaign pledges was not to ask the ANA to pay for my travel expenses to ANA conventions >>

TwoSides2aCoin · July 16, 2011 1:34PM

That's a great pledge.
With a membership to KOA, guys could "rough it" on the cheap. There's nothing like our great outdoors. Think of "beans" and "weenies" 'round a campfire !

hiijacker · July 16, 2011 2:23PM

Crowne Plaza O'Hare just across the street.

Tootawl · July 16, 2011 3:10PM

InterContinental Chicago O'Hare
Free shuttle from and to the airport
Free shuttle from and to the convention center.

GregL · July 17, 2011 9:35AM

<< Those Aloft hotels are what they are, they're adequate but not luxurious. The hotel is close to the convention center but is not accessible by foot from River Road. >>

There are actually two ways to walk from the Aloft to the convention center. One is directly down Balmoral Avenue to River Road. The other option is to walk through the Rosemont parking garage coming out on William Street.

I'm not sure why you don't think it is accessible by foot.

Greg

bidask · July 17, 2011 9:45AM

If your a member of the ANA board, I would suggest you pay up and stay at a hotel closer by....

You want to be able to meet and greet fellow members and directors casually and by appointment and still be close enough to freshen up when you want too....

Just my opinion...

NewEnglandRarities · July 17, 2011 11:45AM

<< Crowne Plaza O'Hare just across the street. >>

I second that.

WTCG · July 17, 2011 12:29PM

<< 

<< Those Aloft hotels are what they are, they're adequate but not luxurious. The hotel is close to the convention center but is not accessible by foot from River Road. >>

There are actually two ways to walk from the Aloft to the convention center. One is directly down Balmoral Avenue to River Road. The other option is to walk through the Rosemont parking garage coming out on William Street.

I'm not sure why you don't think it is accessible by foot.

Greg >>

I haven't tried the route through the garage to William Street but that route looks promising. When I was there during Central States I tried to walk to the Aloft from River Road via Balmoral and I found that The hotel main entrance is not on Balmoral but accessed by a short driveway with no sidewalk. Balmoral has a partial sidewalk but isn't particularly pedestrian friendly. To walk from River Road you would need to cross through grass and a weeded roped off area. Technically it is possible to do the walk but not optimal at night of if you're carrying any baggage.

I'm staying at the Hilton which is across the street from the convention center. Apart from the time during Central States when I threatened to break my room window by force, the rooms are decent and the location is convenient.

funkemonk · July 17, 2011 12:43PM

bring ear plugs

airplane noise might keep you awake

hiijacker · July 17, 2011 1:08PM

Don't forget the new casnino down the road opens tomorrow.

blu62vette · July 17, 2011 1:12PM

I got the Hyatt for 8 nights for 90 a night.

I still have a reservation for the emabassy suites at 130 a night that I have to cancel. I would really prefer to have their breakfast but the savings will be worth it.

blu62vette · July 17, 2011 1:14PM

<< Don't forget the new casnino down the road opens tomorrow. >>

Whoa!!!! Need details!!!!

WTCG · July 17, 2011 1:18PM

<< 

<< Don't forget the new casnino down the road opens tomorrow. >>

Whoa!!!! Need details!!!! >>

That's the casino that was discussed on another recent thread. I think it's actually a few miles away.

hiijacker · July 17, 2011 2:43PM

It is exactly 1 mile away, Just go north on River Road, to the corner of River and Devon. (the convention center is on River by Balmoral.)

Hotel Recommendation for ANA Chicago / Rosemont

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