Chicago is...
 

... my kind of town. At least from May 15th through the 21st.

Anyone have experiences with either of these hotels? I need to book ASAP, for an work trip, and want to know which is cooler by anyone's experience (and/or opinions, since they count, too).

Hotel Sax

InterContinental, Chicago

Hotel Sax seems like the 'cooler' of the two, but Intercontintental seems to be closer to stuff. not that I'll have a hell of a lot of time to do stuff.

Whatchu think?

I've not stayed in either of them but both are in the "good" location. Being right on Michigan Ave is a beautiful thing, but Sax is just a few blocks away and Chicago is a great walking town. I wouldn't have qualms about staying at either. So, the W, the Sofitel and the Drake are out?

I am trying to book under a special deal since I'll be at the foodie convention that week and the rates everywhere are rediculous - but I can get these two for a sweet $250/night and get the reimbursement (since they're the only two hotels left with rooms at the special rate).

I'm already booked with the rest of the marketing staff at the Allegro for the 15th through the 19th... then they're out of rooms.

Other than the Sax and the InterContinental, the rest are at Midway by the airport, similarly priced and aren't near my buddies.

Like a shiny toy?

Chicago is...
 

... a big city in Illinois.

So, you're in the Loop for part of the trip? Where's the convention?

Can you send me a pizza from Giordano's?

Please?

Thank you

Springer says thank you too.

If you get the chance, you MUST take a walk around the art galleries of the River North area. For that matter, make sure you see us before you go, we've got a box of awesome walking tours.

GD - Luckily, I've been to Chicago several times. I will hit you up for a list in case I have time, but every day I'll be on my feet... so I might be hitting up a river boat architecture tour if I get a chance. NA - Convention is at McCormick Place. I'm getting a little of two areas I spent less time staying in previously, so this is going to be a nice trip, all things considered. :)

And BTD - I will do my best.