Review: Thompson Hotel Chicago, A New Hyatt Brand
For a weekend in the Windy City, I split our time between two new Hyatt hotels. The classy Thompson Hotel Chicago was the first pick. Here’s my review.
Read MoreAfter igniting his passion for award travel while planning his honeymoon, Ian now enjoys using points and miles to see the world with his wife and three internationally adopted kiddos. He loves dissecting loyalty programs to find maximum value. His goal is to demonstrate that extraordinary travel is possible for the ordinary family. When he's not chronicling his latest adventures with his kids, you might catch him musing over the ever-changing travel industry or complaining about the woes of regional flights.
Posted by Family Flys Free | Aug 11, 2019 | Hotel Reviews, Hotels | 2
For a weekend in the Windy City, I split our time between two new Hyatt hotels. The classy Thompson Hotel Chicago was the first pick. Here’s my review.
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