Chicago hotel takeovers- Hotel Resident Lists 7/17/13

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  • Dissidentman
    Dissidentman Posts: 15,378
    dimitrispearljam wrote:
    Dimitris and dont panic will be at Radisson Aqua Blu

    Do they know what they are getting into?
  • dimitrispearljam
    dimitrispearljam Posts: 139,725
    Dissidentman wrote:
    dimitrispearljam wrote:
    Dimitris and dont panic will be at Radisson Aqua Blu

    Do they know what they are getting into?
    haha...at the reception they will have all the the infos need to know.. :lol:
    "...Dimitri...He talks to me...'.."The Ghost of Greece..".
    "..That's One Happy Fuckin Ghost.."
    “..That came up on the Pillow Case...This is for the Greek, With Our Apologies.....”
  • ldent42
    ldent42 NYC Posts: 7,859
    im back in :P :D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D
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  • Dissidentman
    Dissidentman Posts: 15,378
    Bump
  • 81
    81 Needing a ride to Forest Hills and a ounce of weed. Please inquire within. Thanks. Or not. Posts: 58,276
    Dissidentman wrote:
    By my last count, there are 37 of us crashing in Unlost's room.

    and she'll still invite a few random's back.
    81 is now off the air

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  • rick1zoo2
    rick1zoo2 between a rock and a dumb place Posts: 12,632
    I realize, that at some point, I will need to make hotel reservations for this trip
  • Dissidentman
    Dissidentman Posts: 15,378
    rick1zoo2 wrote:
    I realize, that at some point, I will need to make hotel reservations for this trip

    Last minute is always the best option when looking for a varied selection of room choices.
  • rearviewross
    rearviewross Posts: 3,055
    rick1zoo2 wrote:
    I realize, that at some point, I will need to make hotel reservations for this trip

    Why not just book something now through Hotels.com? You can cancel up to a day before the reservation. At least you know you will have something.

    I booked one here http://www.silversmithchicagohotel.com/ but could change it at any time if I want.
    Forced to endure, what I cannot forgive.
  • ldent42
    ldent42 NYC Posts: 7,859
    rearviewross wrote:
    rick1zoo2 wrote:
    I realize, that at some point, I will need to make hotel reservations for this trip

    Why not just book something now through Hotels.com? You can cancel up to a day before the reservation. At least you know you will have something.

    I booked one here http://www.silversmithchicagohotel.com/ but could change it at any time if I want.

    That's what I did. Meanwhile I am keeping an eye out because I really want to stay at the hyatt but $600 for 4 days is a lot of fuckin' money.
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  • dimitrispearljam
    dimitrispearljam Posts: 139,725
    fuck yeah!!lets do this!!
    "...Dimitri...He talks to me...'.."The Ghost of Greece..".
    "..That's One Happy Fuckin Ghost.."
    “..That came up on the Pillow Case...This is for the Greek, With Our Apologies.....”
  • Dissidentman
    Dissidentman Posts: 15,378
    dimitrispearljam wrote:
    fuck yeah!!lets do this!!

    Do what?
  • rick1zoo2
    rick1zoo2 between a rock and a dumb place Posts: 12,632
    Dissidentman wrote:
    dimitrispearljam wrote:
    fuck yeah!!lets do this!!

    Do what?

    this!!!!!!!!
  • Dissidentman
    Dissidentman Posts: 15,378
    rick1zoo2 wrote:
    Dissidentman wrote:
    dimitrispearljam wrote:
    fuck yeah!!lets do this!!

    Do what?

    this!!!!!!!!


    It makes me giggle when we do this.
  • ldent42
    ldent42 NYC Posts: 7,859
    $12 for wifi? wth hyatt regency?

    Rooms are priced at $259/night and it doesn't come with wifi? seriously?

    :fp:
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  • dimitrispearljam
    dimitrispearljam Posts: 139,725
    duska3419 wrote:
    $12 for wifi? wth hyatt regency?

    Rooms are priced at $259/night and it doesn't come with wifi? seriously?

    :fp:
    you are right..this is stupid
    "...Dimitri...He talks to me...'.."The Ghost of Greece..".
    "..That's One Happy Fuckin Ghost.."
    “..That came up on the Pillow Case...This is for the Greek, With Our Apologies.....”
  • Dissidentman
    Dissidentman Posts: 15,378
    duska3419 wrote:
    $12 for wifi? wth hyatt regency?

    Rooms are priced at $259/night and it doesn't come with wifi? seriously?

    :fp:


    Charging for WiFi? That's old school...
  • PJ_Soul
    PJ_Soul Vancouver, BC Posts: 50,692
    Dissidentman wrote:
    duska3419 wrote:
    $12 for wifi? wth hyatt regency?

    Rooms are priced at $259/night and it doesn't come with wifi? seriously?

    :fp:


    Charging for WiFi? That's old school...
    Strange. Even the most out of the way, cheap ass motels I've stayed at had free wifi.... at least this probably means we'll have a good signal...? Is that $12 a DAY?!
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  • ldent42
    ldent42 NYC Posts: 7,859
    I got that info off yelp reviews. On their website it's entirely non-specific, only stating (fee) next to Wifi. So I can't say for sure that its $12 per day but that would be my assumption. I was able to book this before teh demand spiked so i got it for $179/night, but now it's $259 or more depending on which site you look at. I guess their assumption is if you can afford to pay that much money for a room you can afford $12 for wifi? in a hotel of 2000+ rooms i seriously question the signal strength.

    for anyone concerned, i also read parking is $50/day.
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  • Riverrunner
    Riverrunner Posts: 2,419
    duska3419 wrote:
    I got that info off yelp reviews. On their website it's entirely non-specific, only stating (fee) next to Wifi. So I can't say for sure that its $12 per day but that would be my assumption. I was able to book this before teh demand spiked so i got it for $179/night, but now it's $259 or more depending on which site you look at. I guess their assumption is if you can afford to pay that much money for a room you can afford $12 for wifi? in a hotel of 2000+ rooms i seriously question the signal strength.

    for anyone concerned, i also read parking is $50/day.

    We made the mistake of driving to the Chicago shows in 2006. We stayed at the Hyatt and parked there. Huge mistake. I'm thinking it was $25 per day then, but I may be wrong. In any case I remember feeling screwed when I saw the bill. Also, I've heard some of these big hotels still charge for wi-fi because they got into long term contracts with internet companies several years ago and are still paying high prices themselves. However, that doesn't sound plausible to me. I mean, how long of a contract would they have signed? More than likely their contract with a provider ran out and they continue to charge because they like the cash flow. I won't be using their wi-fi this time, or their parking. We are taking the train, and I'll just use my phone for the internet.
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  • PJ_Soul
    PJ_Soul Vancouver, BC Posts: 50,692
    Riverrunner wrote:
    duska3419 wrote:
    I got that info off yelp reviews. On their website it's entirely non-specific, only stating (fee) next to Wifi. So I can't say for sure that its $12 per day but that would be my assumption. I was able to book this before teh demand spiked so i got it for $179/night, but now it's $259 or more depending on which site you look at. I guess their assumption is if you can afford to pay that much money for a room you can afford $12 for wifi? in a hotel of 2000+ rooms i seriously question the signal strength.

    for anyone concerned, i also read parking is $50/day.

    We made the mistake of driving to the Chicago shows in 2006. We stayed at the Hyatt and parked there. Huge mistake. I'm thinking it was $25 per day then, but I may be wrong. In any case I remember feeling screwed when I saw the bill. Also, I've heard some of these big hotels still charge for wi-fi because they got into long term contracts with internet companies several years ago and are still paying high prices themselves. However, that doesn't sound plausible to me. I mean, how long of a contract would they have signed? More than likely their contract with a provider ran out and they continue to charge because they like the cash flow. I won't be using their wi-fi this time, or their parking. We are taking the train, and I'll just use my phone for the internet.
    I will have to use their wifi - $12 a day will still be cheaper than what I'd end up paying for international roaming and data fees. :fp: But I'll be shocked if it's $12 a DAY. If it is, I might just do what I can to get it comped. Work my wiles or whatever. Because $12 a day is practically criminal. I'm thinking the person from trip advisor must have meant it was $12 for their entire stay or something.
    $50 a day parking is also criminal. I read somewhere that there is normal priced parking close by though.
    With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be careful. Strive to be happy. ~ Desiderata

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