5/5 - Excellent
MatthewK
You all have missed a GREAT experience! University of Chicago closed it in October and there was not enough support from the community or State of WI to take it over. What a tragedy!!!
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Aloft Chicago Downtown River North
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Price was ￥294,574, price is now ￥252,916 per person
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Great location. Good size room. Restaurant was awesome.
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Hotel Riu Plaza Chicago
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Price was ￥334,992, price is now ￥259,064 per person
￥259,064
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9.4/10 Exceptional! (2,790 reviews)
Great breakfast, Clean room, enjoyed the stay
Reviewed on Jan 9, 2026
Fairmont Chicago at Millennium Park
Downtown Chicago
Price was ￥294,481, price is now ￥254,092 per person
￥254,092
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Mar 29 - Apr 4
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Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Tokyo (TYO) to Chicago (ORD)
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,008 reviews)
Clean room, amazinggggg views, everyone was so nice. Must go downstairs to Toro and get a martini from John!!
Reviewed on Jan 10, 2026
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Yerkes is now permanently closed. Very Sad!
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