> I'm inclined to favor sticking with the Hilton, in spite of its
> warts. It's just so darn convenient - taking that shuttle in Denver
> sure was annoying, especially this time of year.
There are many hotels that are very close to O'Hare -- not quite as
close as the Hilton, of course, but much closer than the last hotel
was to DIA. I stayed at the O'Hare Westin recently -- it would be
about a two minute shuttle ride from O'Hare. I don't have any
information about the bar at the Westin (I seem to recall it was
crowded but I didn't go in). I think the Westin does have a bakery
and an espresso bar (is that the generation-x term for a coffee shop?)
in addition to a restaurant/lounge/bar/gift-shop (each of which seemed
nicer than at the Hilton).
The guest rooms are much bigger and their bathrooms have TVs (for
whatever that's worth).
So, I don't think it would hurt to at least try the Westin once.
Best Regards,
Andrew Lumsdaine