The holidays are hitting Chicago early, as a 4-star Michigan Avenue hotel has reduced its rates to $109 per night, including travel over Thanksgiving and Christmas -- a time when hotel rates can get high.

Save $100 on area hotels, and get complimentary Wi-Fi when arriving on these dates:

• $109 … Sun.-Thurs., Nov. 18 - Dec. 27
• $129 … Fri.-Sat., Nov. 23 - Dec. 30
• $189 … September-October

Stays Nov. 1-17 are also discounted.

From Hard Rock Hotel Chicago, walk to Millennium Park where the fall months are perfect for exploring and taking pictures in the reflection of "The Bean." While in December, Michigan Avenue is aglow with the trees lighting up the shoppers’ way.

Not available on: Sept. 23, 28-29; Oct. 6-8, 27-30; Nov. 10-12, 24-26. Room types at the lead rate are unavailable on Oct. 1-2, 9, 16-17, 22, 26, but upgraded room types are available.  

Note: Rates are pre-paid and nonrefundable.

Travelzoo Tip: Local artists are featured in different venues throughout October, Chicago Artists Month.  Keep an eye out for unique sculptures while walking the city.