First Timer......any Hotel tips

yellid23 · 06-23-2019, 12:34 PM

First national and first trip to Chicago. Only going Wednesday through Friday

smanzari · 06-23-2019, 01:10 PM

I always try and get as close as possible to the venue, hotel-wise, mostly due to parking/being able to conveniently go back to the room to "recharge" (and/or "visit the library") without wasting any time.

If you're going into the city, take an Uber/Lyft (or the "L") as its cheaper than parking anyways. (plenty of free parking if you stick to the suburbs)

People usually talk about trade nights at the show and expect posts here/on other forums/social or ask around the Nationals. These are a good way to buy/deal with people that don't set up and I hear some pretty good deals happen (I may hit one on Thurs/Fri night, depending)

Also, Chicago Pizza takes about 45-1 hour to cook but you can call your pizza order in before you even enter the restaurant (or order it as soon as you arrive if there's a wait)

1dayshow · 06-23-2019, 01:55 PM

I’m staying at the Motel 6 Schiller Park. It’s cheap and a mile walk away if you want the exercise route.

soggydoggy · 06-23-2019, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by 1dayshow

I’m staying at the Motel 6 Schiller Park. It’s cheap and a mile walk away if you want the exercise route.

I stayed there for many years. Easy walk to the venue. There is a Denny's right there and some nice restaurants and bars a 10 minute walking distance.
There will be others staying there so maybe you can hitch a ride for a couple of bucks. Or a beer!

yellid23 · 06-23-2019, 08:34 PM

Thats where I booked. If anyone wants to give out a ride I will be there wed thurs and fri. I would gladly throw a couple bucks your way.

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1dayshow · 06-24-2019, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by yellid23

Thats where I booked. If anyone wants to give out a ride I will be there wed thurs and fri. I would gladly throw a couple bucks your way.

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If you want we can walk to the Convention Center together on Thursday. Just PM me.

cardsrus1 · 06-25-2019, 10:50 AM

When pricing hotels keep in mind parking fees if you will have a vehicle. The closer you get, the more likely they also charge for parking.

nwmsu · 06-25-2019, 02:41 PM

What about parking at the mall and just walking to the convention center from there? I would guess it is no more than a half mile walk.

glassnickels · 06-25-2019, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by nwmsu

What about parking at the mall and just walking to the convention center from there? I would guess it is no more than a half mile walk.

The mall (entertainment center) parking ramps connect to the convention center ramps. You can walk from one to the other and take the skywalk to the convention center. If you go get a drink or something to eat in the entertainment district after the show, they'll validate your parking. I do it all the time for the Fanatics shows. Just follow signs for entertainment district.

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manning99 · 07-04-2019, 01:26 PM

The Aloft just a few blocks down from the Convention Center. Nice, clean, quiet boutique hotel with a swimming pool and essentially connected to the Entertainment District for dinner and outings in the evenings. This one is a no brainer IMO

wadedaniel84 · 07-04-2019, 01:29 PM

Buy a few cases. Crash on my couch. All i ask is that i get to bust packs with you : )

HoustOM · 07-05-2019, 07:38 AM

Yeah, me too, Motel 6 Schiller Park. Will be walking (good exercise).

DajuanWagner · 07-05-2019, 09:12 AM

Maybe we can have a trade night at the Dennys in the parking lot of the Motel 6...…...

Grid · 07-05-2019, 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by nwmsu

What about parking at the mall and just walking to the convention center from there? I would guess it is no more than a half mile walk.

The mall, Fashion Outlets of Chicago, has free parking... And plenty of cameras. If you park your car, and exit to get out and go to the convention center, you will either be booted, towed or, if they are feeling nice, slapped with a larger super sticky sticker calling you out. Not worth it.

You MIGHT be able to park, go through the mall, out another exit, and then make the extra long walk to the convention. But its not worth it to save $15

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Originally Posted by glassnickels

The mall (entertainment center) parking ramps connect to the convention center ramps. You can walk from one to the other and take the skywalk to the convention center. If you go get a drink or something to eat in the entertainment district after the show, they'll validate your parking. I do it all the time for the Fanatics shows. Just follow signs for entertainment district.

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Yup! I think they asked about the mall though, not the Parkway Bank Park. If you park at the park, you will need to get your parking ticket validated somewhere to get out for free.

You would have to park at the back of the garage, by the District, make a purchase and get your ticket processed.

If you don't want to buy anything, you can always use the valet in the district. You get the valet service, and its just $10 VS $15 for standard self park. Its a fun little trick us locals play. And you avoid the garage all together. Just drive up to Fogo de Chao or Hofbrauhaus

Bizzydesigner · 07-09-2019, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Grid

The mall, Fashion Outlets of Chicago, has free parking... And plenty of cameras. If you park your car, and exit to get out and go to the convention center, you will either be booted, towed or, if they are feeling nice, slapped with a larger super sticky sticker calling you out. Not worth it.

You MIGHT be able to park, go through the mall, out another exit, and then make the extra long walk to the convention. But its not worth it to save $15

Yup! I think they asked about the mall though, not the Parkway Bank Park. If you park at the park, you will need to get your parking ticket validated somewhere to get out for free.

You would have to park at the back of the garage, by the District, make a purchase and get your ticket processed.

If you don't want to buy anything, you can always use the valet in the district. You get the valet service, and its just $10 VS $15 for standard self park. Its a fun little trick us locals play. And you avoid the garage all together. Just drive up to Fogo de Chao or Hofbrauhaus

I'm local and I had no idea about this lol I always use the stupid garage when I go to the fanatics shows etc.

JakeR2234 · 07-10-2019, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by HoustOM

Yeah, me too, Motel 6 Schiller Park. Will be walking (good exercise).

Got a room there as well- Thu/Fri nights. Looks like a brewery in between there and the Center, might have to stop if I get thirsty on the walk.

bigherp · 07-10-2019, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by 1dayshow

I’m staying at the Motel 6 Schiller Park. It’s cheap and a mile walk away if you want the exercise route.

Just be careful if you end up with room 118. There’s a gloryhole going from there into room 119 and it can be quite a surprise.

JakeR2234 · 07-10-2019, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by bigherp

Just be careful if you end up with room 118. There’s a gloryhole going from there into room 119 and it can be quite a surprise.

Solid advice

1dayshow · 07-10-2019, 09:37 PM

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Just be careful if you end up with room 118. There’s a gloryhole going from there into room 119 and it can be quite a surprise.

Know it. I was the one with the drill. =)

Unfortunately I made the hole too low on the account of my height and the only things I got were knee caps.

Dacubs · 07-10-2019, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by 1dayshow

Know it. I was the one with the drill. =)

Unfortunately I made the hole too low on the account of my height and the only things I got were knee caps.

Nice reference....

Phillyeaglesfan · 07-11-2019, 08:29 AM

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Originally Posted by 1dayshow

I’m staying at the Motel 6 Schiller Park. It’s cheap and a mile walk away if you want the exercise route.

My brother in law and I booked there also! haha we usually walk too

batmanzfa · 07-11-2019, 01:42 PM

saying at the Hilton Garden Inn Chicago OHare Airport which offers free shuttle service to conference center. Booked room months ago to get conference discount rate.

artyman60 · 07-11-2019, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by DajuanWagner

Maybe we can have a trade night at the Dennys in the parking lot of the Motel 6...…...

I'm in, who doesn't like dennys

titletowncards · 07-11-2019, 05:11 PM

I'm at the Chicago Marriott O'Hare, is that a walkable distance to the convention center? There is no shuttle service.

jeffro318 · 07-11-2019, 05:44 PM

I'm staying at Lowes Chicago O'Hare. I got a pretty good price early in the year. No idea if it's good or not, anybody have any feedback ??

06-23-2019, 12:34 PM	#1
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07-05-2019, 07:38 AM	#12
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06-23-2019, 01:10 PM	#2
smanzari Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: N/A Posts: 10,605	I always try and get as close as possible to the venue, hotel-wise, mostly due to parking/being able to conveniently go back to the room to "recharge" (and/or "visit the library") without wasting any time. If you're going into the city, take an Uber/Lyft (or the "L") as its cheaper than parking anyways. (plenty of free parking if you stick to the suburbs) People usually talk about trade nights at the show and expect posts here/on other forums/social or ask around the Nationals. These are a good way to buy/deal with people that don't set up and I hear some pretty good deals happen (I may hit one on Thurs/Fri night, depending) Also, Chicago Pizza takes about 45-1 hour to cook but you can call your pizza order in before you even enter the restaurant (or order it as soon as you arrive if there's a wait)

06-23-2019, 01:55 PM	#3
1dayshow Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Parts unknown Posts: 3,872	I’m staying at the Motel 6 Schiller Park. It’s cheap and a mile walk away if you want the exercise route.

06-23-2019, 08:34 PM	#5
yellid23 Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Southwest Missouri Posts: 801 revetahw23	Thats where I booked. If anyone wants to give out a ride I will be there wed thurs and fri. I would gladly throw a couple bucks your way. Sent from my SM-G960U using Tapatalk

06-25-2019, 02:41 PM	#8
nwmsu Member Join Date: May 2019 Location: Kansas City Posts: 61 nwmsu	What about parking at the mall and just walking to the convention center from there? I would guess it is no more than a half mile walk.

07-05-2019, 09:12 AM	#13
DajuanWagner Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 7,425	Maybe we can have a trade night at the Dennys in the parking lot of the Motel 6...…...

07-11-2019, 01:42 PM	#22
batmanzfa Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Posts: 45 batmanzfa	saying at the Hilton Garden Inn Chicago OHare Airport which offers free shuttle service to conference center. Booked room months ago to get conference discount rate.

07-11-2019, 05:11 PM	#24
titletowncards Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 3,749	I'm at the Chicago Marriott O'Hare, is that a walkable distance to the convention center? There is no shuttle service. __________________ titletowncards Go Pack Go! 2020-21 NBA Champion Milwaukee Bucks

07-11-2019, 05:44 PM	#25
jeffro318 Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: ohio Posts: 3,468	I'm staying at Lowes Chicago O'Hare. I got a pretty good price early in the year. No idea if it's good or not, anybody have any feedback ??