12k points/night on the weekends in W/Sheraton Chicago downtown. worth it?

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Take Gwen. Very nice property!

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That Sheraton is crap

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Not terrible, not great

What is westin river north costing you at the moment?
That's probably a better hotel if the points are similar

M1 - same points and it is 300/night. Same points for Gwen and it’s 350. should i take gwen?

D1 - heard about it actually...

I have never stayed at the gwen so cant comment. But generally, take a luxury collection over a westin

thx ey1

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