A guest shares a humorous account of using ~$1000 in work-issued gift cards for a weekend stay at the InterContinental Chicago Magnificent Mile. The trip was planned as a Friday–Sunday getaway, including accommodation in a mid-tier two-queen room and attempts to utilize the remaining balance on additional services.
Initially, part of the budget was allocated to spa treatments; however, the guest was informed that spa services could not be charged to the room due to being operated by a third-party provider, which prevented using gift card funds for that purpose.
With remaining balance, the guest attempted to spend on room service, ordering multiple items but still not fully utilizing the funds. Due to fatigue from prior activities and limited appetite, they were unable to continue spending further on food or drinks. They also noted that the hotel pool was consistently crowded, limiting their ability to enjoy that amenity despite its appeal.
In the end, the guest was unable to fully exhaust the gift cards and concluded the stay with a remaining balance, sharing the experience in a light, humorous tone—particularly noting the large number of items delivered via room service for just two guests.
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