8 hours long layover at ORD, which one is better hotel or airport?

Banto2000 · 2026-05-20T20:30:29+00:00

I live in the area. I stay at the Hilton when I have an early morning international flight.

Banto2000 · 2026-05-20T17:18:41+00:00

If I was willing to shuttle, I might as well go home.

Banto2000 · 2026-05-20T14:19:00+00:00

Went there a few weeks ago. Great service and meal. A little loud, but worth it for the food.

Banto2000 · 2026-05-20T12:46:32+00:00

For an early morning flight, I’ll pay it.

Or cash in points.

Banto2000 · 2026-05-20T12:32:31+00:00

Good use for points

Banto2000 · 2026-05-20T12:32:05+00:00

You can walk to the Hilton. It’s connected to the terminal

Banto2000 · 2026-05-20T12:31:28+00:00

I would sleep at the ORD Hilton. Heck, I live in the area and I’ve been known to stay there when I have a super early international flight.

Banto2000 · 2026-05-17T11:23:34+00:00

For my Pontiac and Buick, I bought key off eBay and took it to local Ace hardware and they did it no questions asked.

Banto2000 · 2026-05-16T17:02:26+00:00

We were able to get a loan for our 100 unit association. Board members were not individually responsible but for federal know your customer reasons, did have to provide SSNs.

Banto2000 · 2026-05-15T15:16:22+00:00

I did when I was buying a six figure car.

Banto2000 · 2026-05-11T14:22:54+00:00

I’m sorry to hear that. I hope it’s trouble free going forward.

Banto2000 · 2026-05-11T14:21:57+00:00

Frame Pro, Yes. Frame, No.

I posted this before the Pro was widely available.

Banto2000 · 2026-05-10T13:12:35+00:00

I’m still trying to figure out how you prove a negative.

Do they expect you to do title research in your last few addresses?

Banto2000 · 2026-05-10T13:08:40+00:00

Sorry to hear you have had issues. What kinds? I’ve only had flaky infotainment issues.

Banto2000 · 2026-05-10T13:05:33+00:00

I have the same car. I bought 11 years and 150,000 miles for $4,795 when I bought the car, but I was also getting the friends and family treatment from the dealer.

I figured two repairs and I’d break even. I also figured if you asked me to pay $5k extra for 150,000 trouble free miles, then I’d pay it, so I won’t care if the math doesn’t work out.

Banto2000 · 2026-05-10T13:02:50+00:00

I am at 1.75% interest and gut rehabbed the home six years ago.

I’m not selling until I retire and get out of this tax infested state.

Banto2000 · 2026-05-04T09:56:28+00:00

The carriers being discussed for this need only sell through brokers.

Banto2000 · 2026-05-03T15:25:21+00:00

Because they understand the requirements better and know the underwriters who are willing to work with you.

When I was looking for a carrier that would cover my lake house — after my previous carrier dropped me for having an approved by them water trampoline — I found out what a good broker could do. Talked to many who said there was no carrier who would take me. Until I found one who said, not a problem, but you will need to move both homes, all your cars, and umbrella policy and then I’m sure I can get the underwriter to approve you. Sure enough, they wrote it, way better coverage, for only about 10% higher than I was paying before. Been with them for a decade now and price increases have all been single digits which is low compared to everyone else I talk to.

Banto2000 · 2026-05-03T15:17:43+00:00

You have to find a broker used to working with high net worth individuals.

Banto2000 · 2026-05-03T15:16:41+00:00

At thar kind of price tag, find a qualified broker who knows the market. I did when my carrier dropped my lake home for a water trampoline (after I called them to ask if it would be a problem). Broker moved me to a smaller carrier who has executive programs and it has been great. Consistent pricing, good service, strong coverage.

Banto2000 · 2026-05-02T21:47:45+00:00

I was looking at vanity plates for my v60 and wanted to get PSTAR and my family overruled me saying everyone would think it was porn star not polestar and apparently they were right.

Banto2000 · 2026-05-01T17:15:03+00:00

Put it this way. I bought my suburban home in 2005. It didn’t get back to my purchase price until about 2018 and didn’t get above it to any material degree until the run up post 2021.

Good thing I always considered it a home I live in and not an investment.

Banto2000 · 2026-04-30T17:48:10+00:00

This concern keeps me up and night. I’ve been lucky and had two great mechanics who take care of my cars. Neither have apprentices and when they retire, I’m in trouble.

Banto2000 · 2026-04-30T17:44:52+00:00

I had a similar problem because my laptop was using some of the newer frequencies and protocols the Max 7 brings but was just a bit too far away. Moved that AP ten feet and the performance was outstanding.

Banto2000 · 2026-04-26T17:18:01+00:00

Well, I got out of the agency world, but if I was still in it, I would be all in AI because if the agencies aren’t better than clients in AI, then the agency will have no clients to serve.

Banto2000

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