Actually, I wonder if they'll be at the convention. I'll look into it.

Springer says Meow. [waves paw]meoooowwwwww [/waves paw] ;)

I stopped for Cocktails at the InterContinental as it was supposed to be swanky, but it struck me as old a stodgy - My preference is the Sofitel, but last minute rooms there are going to cost - and it's on the other side of town.

That said I'd pick the Sax as cooler over closer - Chicago's and easy city to get around in.

I can vouch for the Tremont, just off of Michigan on Chestnut. Not big on amenities, but a nice old school hotel with the bonus that they use the same potpouri in their lobby lounge that Lisa and Chris use in their bathroom.

Chicago is...
 

...Bornieo's favorite band.

...one of zapppop's favorite movies.


:)

Yeah, I am pretty sure I am going with Hotel Sax and will call them after I get a few tasks out of the way. I was looking at it, and while the pictures seemed nice, it didn't seem to fit 'me' as well. So, if I must be separated from my comrades, then it may as well be in a place that has interesting things of its own.

Thanks for all the responses. :)

... a place for a great steak, which I intend to eat.

When we were there, the Drake Bros. Grill had a 2-for-1 steak deal on Tuesday.

Oooh, that should be my last night there.

Unfortunately, I was retarded last night and figured I at least had until this morning to book my room at the Sax (since my phone call with the booking desk was at almost the end of their shift, and I was calling first thing this morning). Well, I didn't. I am staying on Michigan Avenue, and decided to go for the Allerton, which was on par with the two other choices, given how far away it is. I am still on hold to remain at the Allegro, which would be nice - but otherwise, I'm taking a top-o-the-week move northward.

Bleh.

I wanted the Sax. Turns out it was the former House of Blues.

There are so many fantastic steak houses in Chicago. I've never had a bad piece of met there.

Capitol Grill was wonderful and it's close by. They have dry aged beef to die for.



And, GD, we don't use potpouri in our bathroom. Perhaps it was just the smell of one of Jen's farts? ;)

Hmm, it's somewhere in your house. I believe it's lavender.