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Review Thompson Chicago

Review Thompson Chicago This is post seven of a ten part series of Chicago hotels reviews.  During lockdown from November 2020-February 2021 I took some staycations.  At the time hotels were offering insanely low rates plus I had some accumulated free nights. Pretty much everything … [Read more...] about Review Thompson Chicago

Review Hyatt Centric Mag Mile

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Review Hyatt Centric Mag Mile This is post five of a ten part series of Chicago hotels reviews.  Link to other hotel reviews are below.  During lockdown from November 2020-February 2021 I took some staycations.  At the time hotels were offering insanely low rates plus I had some … [Read more...] about Review Hyatt Centric Mag Mile

Review Waldorf Astoria Chicago

Chicago on the Cheap participates in affiliate programs. That's how the bills get paid! Though the site earns some revenue if you buy a deal through one of our affiliate links, Chicago on the Cheap retains full editorial control over the deals posted. It limits the use of affiliate links to the types of deals routinely posted on the site. Thank you! Read full disclosure here.

Review Waldorf Astoria Chicago This is post four of a ten part series of Chicago hotels reviews.  Link to other hotel reviews are below.  During lockdown from November 2020-February 2021 I took some staycations.  At the time hotels were offering insanely low rates plus I had some … [Read more...] about Review Waldorf Astoria Chicago

Review The Gwen Chicago

Review The Gwen Chicago This is post three of a ten part series of Chicago hotels reviews.  During lockdown from November 2020-February 2021 I took some staycations.  At the time hotels were offering insanely low rates plus I had some accumulated free nights. Pretty much everything … [Read more...] about Review The Gwen Chicago

Chicago on the Cheap hotel guide

Chicago on the Cheap participates in affiliate programs. That's how the bills get paid! Though the site earns some revenue if you buy a deal through one of our affiliate links, Chicago on the Cheap retains full editorial control over the deals posted. It limits the use of affiliate links to the types of deals routinely posted on the site. Thank you! Read full disclosure here.

Chicago is a world class city and as a result our hotels have world class prices.  Rates vary by time of year so if you can withstand arctic temperatures you can get some really good deals during the winter.  Otherwise check out this post on how to save money on hotels.  And please, … [Read more...] about Chicago on the Cheap hotel guide

How to save money on hotels

There is no magical way to quickly get the cheapest rate for a hotel room.  If you start  planning months in advance and invest the time and effort you can save hundreds of dollars or more depending on where you're going and the length of your trip. Here's how I do it: 1.  First I determine … [Read more...] about How to save money on hotels

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