Chicago is... - Page 2

blueerica · 03-25-2008, 06:32 PM

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

BarTopDancer · 03-25-2008, 07:23 PM

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€uroMeinke · 03-25-2008, 08:17 PM

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.

Ghoulish Delight · 03-25-2008, 09:06 PM

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.

Gemini Cricket · 03-26-2008, 12:10 AM

...Bornieo's favorite band.

...one of zapppop's favorite movies.

blueerica · 03-26-2008, 05:20 AM

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.

Ghoulish Delight · 03-26-2008, 07:34 AM

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

blueerica · 03-26-2008, 07:54 AM

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.

Not Afraid · 03-26-2008, 08:25 AM

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

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?

Ghoulish Delight · 03-26-2008, 08:47 AM

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

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€uroMeinke L'Hédoniste Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: A.S.C.O.T. Posts: 8,671	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 would believe only in a God that knows how to Dance. Friedrich Nietzsche
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Ghoulish Delight I Floop the Pig Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alternative Swankstyle Posts: 19,348	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. __________________ 'He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me.' -TJ
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Gemini Cricket ... Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 13,244	Chicago is... ...Bornieo's favorite band. ...one of zapppop's favorite movies.
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03-26-2008, 05:20 AM	#16
blueerica Nueve Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 6,497	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. __________________ Tomorrow is the day for you and me
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03-26-2008, 07:34 AM	#17
Ghoulish Delight I Floop the Pig Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alternative Swankstyle Posts: 19,348	When we were there, the Drake Bros. Grill had a 2-for-1 steak deal on Tuesday. __________________ 'He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me.' -TJ
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03-26-2008, 07:54 AM	#18
blueerica Nueve Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 6,497	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. __________________ Tomorrow is the day for you and me
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Ghoulish Delight I Floop the Pig Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alternative Swankstyle Posts: 19,348	Hmm, it's somewhere in your house. I believe it's lavender. __________________ 'He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me.' -TJ
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