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PRICE
The Hilton is the victor this category, since the deal costs $684.26 for two people to crash on a king-size bed. Hotel Allegro, a Kimpton property, charges $854.65 for two in a room with a king-size bed.

LOCATION
The Hilton takes this one as well, since it's only .7 of a mile from the fest grounds in Grant Park, about a 12-minute walk. Hotel Allegro is a bit farther, as it's a little more than a mile away from the site, a good 20-minute walk. You'll want to be close to the action so that you can easily travel back and forth from your hotel to the park.

INTERNET
This one is a tie. At Hotel Allegro, WiFi will cost you $10 daily, since it's not included in the deal. But you can get it for free if you are a member of Kimpton's InTouch loyalty program. And if you aren't a member, sign-up is complimentary. If you book the Hilton package, the wireless fee is included; usually the hotel charges $7.50 per hour or $19.99 for every 24 hours.

Hotel Allegro

AMBIANCE
Hotel Allegro wins this, hands-down. The hotel's sleek silver and bold blue rooms have geometric-patterned wallpaper, fun animal-print robes and 37-inch flat-screen TVs. Plus, the hotel houses delish Italian restaurant 312 Chicago and after-hours bar Encore Liquid Lounge. The Hilton goes for more elaborate, showy decor with a Renaissance-style hall for lounging that boasts tall white columns with touches of gold. But after seeing the grand hall, the sparse rooms are a letdown, with their blah cream walls, cherry-wood furniture and 27-inch flat-screens.

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The hotel with the most overall chops is the Hilton, since it's more affordable and convenient. Though it does come at a price, as the rooms and amenities aren't as good as Hotel Allegro's. To book the Hilton Chicago or Hotel Allegro package, you have to go through the Chicago Convention & Tourism Bureau's website or call 1-877-CHICAGO.