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Hyatt Regency Chicago

2 of 5 stars
teklasa
chicago
Dec 26, 2009

I picked this hotel downtown so that i could do my shopping near the Magnificent Mile and have some time to relax before the holiday rush. But OMG, i knew the minute i stepped into the hotel that...more

“Perfect Chicago Sight Seeing Location”

Four Points by Sheraton Chicago Downtown / Magnificent Mile

4 of 5 stars
TravelBridge
Toronto, ON Canada
Dec 26, 2009

On way to visit family in IL we stopped here for a day ahead to enjoy the Christmas lights and shopping season of downtown Chicago. This hotel is but a block from Michigan Ave and all the shopping...more

“Nice hotel, but a little overrated”

The Palmer House Hilton

4 of 5 stars
jdizzle262
Grand Rapids, MI
Dec 25, 2009

I stayed here for free with some points I racked up on Citi's "ThankYou" network. It was a nice place, and given its history it is definitely worth staying at if you haven't before and you can get a...more

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