Marriott Rewards is offering an additional 2,500 bonus points for 2-night weekend stays, Thursday to Sunday, from January 1 – March 30, 2014. This offer is for downtown Chicago Marriott brand hotels. Requires special rate code: MRP.
- JW Marriott Chicago
- Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile
- Residence Inn Chicago Downtown/Magnificent Mile
- Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel
- Courtyard Chicago Downtown/River North
Rate Analysis
The surprising results of a rate analysis are not that this MRP special rate code is higher than AAA rates. The surprise is the JW Marriott is the lowest priced hotel of these five hotels for two weekends I checked.
Friday, March 7 – Sunday, March 9, 2014
JW Marriott Chicago
- MRP rate = $139
- AAA rate = $125
Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile
- MRP rate = $149
- AAA rate = $134
Residence Inn Chicago Downtown/Magnificent Mile
- MRP rate = $139
- AAA rate = $125.10
Renaissance Chicago Downtown
- MRP rate = $139
- AAA rate = $111.20
Courtyard Chicago Downtown/River North
- MRP rate = $159
- AAA rate = $127
This is not an especially good deal for 2,500 bonus points. The additional cost at JW Marriott is going to be $28 + tax more than AAA rate to earn 2,500 points. That is about break even.
Renaissance Chicago rate difference definitely favors lower AAA rate.
The big takeaway from this rate analysis is the comparable rates across the Chicago hotels make the JW Marriott rate a good deal for a stay at Marriott’s luxury brand.
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