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A Seattle family I know is planning a Chicago trip this summer and I mentioned to Leanne, the mom and chief planner that they might want to try the Red Roof Inn which is conveniently located at 162 East Ontario, just half a block from Michigan Av., and in the midst of many things to see and do. I felt a bit responsible and thought I should make a personal foray there for the sake of us all.
Amazing. A family of four can stay here in a small suite comprising two separate rooms for $149.95 plus tax. Rates can be as low as $129.95,
depending on the date needed. Rates for a single room with king size bed begin at $109.
The king suite consists of a decent sized bedroom with a king size bed, a lounge chair and a tv. The adjoining living room is smallish but has a pull out sofa/double bed combo, another lounge chair, a desk, another tv, a microwave and a refrigerator-freezer in which you might even be able to store ice cream.
There are two separate bathrooms!
Please be advised, this is not a luxury setup but it's clean, has everything you really need and the additional advantage of a marvelous location. You can easily walk to the historic Water Tower, the Oak Street Beach, the MCA, tons of shops including one of the few Apple stores extant with classes and lots of help and a number of movie theaters. There's a swell food court at Water Tower Place, a grocery store, (Bockwinkel's) and a drug store (Walgreen's) very nearby.
Around the corner is Coco Pazzo, a swell Italian eatery with an outdoor cafe when the weather is good. The hotel itself does not serve breakfast but provides coffee and tea from 6 to 10AM.
Red Roof Inn, 162 E. Ontario, 312.787.3580. Valet parking available but $$$$. Access redroof.com for more info.
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Posted by: Juicy Couture | January 13, 2012 at 08:40 PM