We were stranded in Chicago for 3 because of hurricane Irene wouldn't allow us to fly back to the Eastcoast from Arizona. Our choices were Denver or Chicago so we picked Chicago. This was an unexpected/extended trip so we didn't have a hotel or car lined up and not much money left. We started making calls to hotels in the airport using the phones provided down the escalator. Well, the big hotel chains (Hampton Inn, Marriott, Hilton, Holiday Inn) were all $170 - 200 a night. Then we called the Four Points Sheraton because I am a starwood preferred guest and I get points for staying there. We didn't call their first because it didn't say "Midway" and we thought it was further away than the others (but it wasn't). Well, they changed their name to Chicago Midway Airport Hotel (new ownership) and no longer were a part of the point programs. However, their rates were only $119 a night for a room with 2 beds. I KNOW!!! I couldn't believe my ears. And, they would come & get us for free and they offered a free shuttle to the subway & airport every half hour. Since we were going to be there for 3 days without a car that was ideal. Although I was thinking that this might be in a bad part of town or crappy rooms but we just couldn't afford to stay in the Marriott. So we took a chance and it was the quality of a Sheraton and not far from the bigger expensive hotels. We are talking 1/4 of a mile from the other hotels on the same street. The rooms were really nice, the restaurant had great food and employees were nice & helpful. We had a small issue with a slow draining tub and they fixed it immediately. Oh & free morning coffee always makes me happy! They have an outdoor pool that was well maintained and I think was heated and a work out room. We walked to Applebees & had dinner and it was great. There's also a hometown Buffet that you can walk to on the same side of the street. There was an Olive Garden across the street & down the road a little but I wasn't comfy crossing 4 lanes of traffic so we skipped Olive Garden. The hotel is right next door to a shopping mall if you needed anything you could walk & get it. What a great deal! Save your money & stay here. Thanks Chicago Midway Airport Hotel for making our unexpected say so great and affordable! Keep up the good work!
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