Travelers are hard pressed to find discounts at a 4-star hotel along the Chicago River, but with this deal room rates have been cut in half to $149 per night.

Check-in over these dates at Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers for this deal:

• $149: Aug. 24-26, 29-30; Sept. 2-3, 21-22
• $189: Aug. 8-10, 31; Sept. 14-17

Over Thanksgiving week, Nov. 18-22, rooms are available for $109 per night.

From the hotel, walk up three blocks to all of the shops on famed Michigan Avenue, or head three blocks toward Lake Michigan where fireworks sparkle overhead each Wednesday and Saturday evening at Navy Pier. 

Note: Sept. 14 requires a two-night minimum stay. 

Travelzoo Tip: Bands and their fans gather in Grant Park for Lollapalooza Aug. 3-5. Hotels citywide are usually booked, but this hotel has availability Aug. 3-4 for $289 per night.