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Hotel & Travel Information
Hotel
Chicago has been given a variety of names over the years. The City of Big Shoulders, Second City, and The Windy City, just to name a few. Chicago is also known as a powerhouse business center and a sophisticated city of friendly people. It is widely recognized for its daring approach to culture and the arts and its fierce passion for sports. Now it adds one more impressive accomplishment as the U.S. applicant city for the 2016 Summer Olympics.
Ideally located in the heart of Chicago’s “Loop”, the Palmer House Hilton offers modern conveniences combined with more than one hundred years of elegance. At the Palmer House Hilton, guests enjoy the close proximity to the Art Institute of Chicago, Grant Park, Millennium Park and Navy Pier. State Street and Michigan Avenue shopping is just outside our hotel doors.
The Palmer House Hilton Hotel will be the headquarters for the ISTSS Annual Meeting in Chicago. ISTSS has negotiated a discounted rate of $214 US for single or double occupancy plus applicable taxes. These rates will be available to attendees based on availability from Sunday, November 9, through Sunday, November 16, 2008. To reserve a room, call 1-877-865-5321, 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. Identify yourself as an ISTSS meeting attendee to obtain the special rate. Reservations can also be made online, but must be made no later than Friday, October 10, 2008. After this date, discounted rates may not apply.
A credit card guarantee is required to hold your reservation. The hotel will charge the equivalent of one night’s room and tax if cancellation notice is not provided to the hotel 48 hours prior to the day of arrival. Hotel check-in is 3:00 p.m., and check-out is 11:00 a.m.
The Palmer House Hilton
17 East Monroe Chicago, IL 60603
Reservations: 1-877-865-5321
(Domestic and International callers)
Phone: 1-312-726-7500
Guest Fax: 1-312-917-1707
www.hilton.com
Air Travel
Airline reservations may be made through FCm Bannockburn Travel Solutions, the preferred agency for ISTSS meetings. When you call, ask for the group department and identify yourself as a 24th ISTSS Annual Meeting participant. FCm Bannockburn charges a processing fee on transactions.
International callers call FCm Bannockburn Travel Solutions at 847-948-9111, ext. 3; all other callers from North America dial 866-341-7672.
Airport Transportation Information
The Palmer House Hilton is located approximately 50 minutes by car from the O’Hare International Airport and 35 minutes from Midway Airport. Taxi fare is approximately $40 and $25 each way, respectively.
Shuttle Service
From O’Hare International Airport:
Continental Air Transport/Airport Express Shuttle departs the O’Hare International Airport every 15 minutes, between the hours of 7 a.m. and 11 p.m., for downtown service to Chicago hotels, downtown businesses, near north residential locations, and suburban locations. Ticket counters and loading zones for boarding the Airport Express Shuttle are at Door 1E, Door 2D, and Door 3F across from baggage claim on the Baggage Claim level. At the international terminal, the counter is located outside Door 1E which is outside of baggage claim and customs. The fare to and from the hotel is $27 one-way or $49 round-trip (fares subject to change). Round-trip tickets can be purchased at the shuttle counter.
From Midway Airport:
Continental Air Transport/Airport Express Shuttle departs the Midway Airport every 30 minutes, between the hours of 6:30 a.m. and midnight, for downtown service to Chicago hotels, downtown businesses and near north residential locations. Ticket counter and loading zone is located at Door 3, lower level across from baggage claim. The fare to and from the hotel is $22 one-way or $37 round-trip (fares subject to change). Round-trip tickets can be purchased at the shuttle counter.
It is recommended to contact The Palmer House Hilton Hotel’s Concierge Desk or call Airport Express at 1-888-284-3826, 24-hours in advance to make a return reservation to both O’Hare International and Midway Airports. For updated information, visit their Web site at www.airportexpress.com.
Car Rental
Avis Rent-a-Car System Inc. is the official car rental service for the meeting. Avis agents can provide the best available rates for your car needs during your stay in Baltimore. For online reservations, visit www.istss.org or call 800/331-1600 and indicate Avis ISTSS Worldwide Discount Number J991745 to receive special pricing.
Driving Directions to Palmer House Hilton Hotel
From O’Hare International Airport:
Follow signs for I-190 out of airport. Take I-190 to I-90/94 east (Kennedy Expressway). Take I-90/94 to Monroe Street exit, turn left on Monroe Street (East), Approximately 8 blocks to The Palmer House Hilton. Hotel is on the right.
From Midway Airport:
North on Cicero Avenue. Take Stevenson Expressway (I-55) Northeast to Kennedy Expressway (I-90) West. Exit Monroe Street, turn right (East), 8 blocks to The Palmer House Hilton. Hotel is on the right.
Parking
Valet parking at The Palmer House Hilton Hotel is currently $38 plus tax, per day and self parking is $30 plus tax, per day (subject to change).
Foreign Visas
Travelers attending the meeting from qualified countries to the United States for tourism or business for 90 days or less may be eligible to visit the United States without a visa. Currently, 27 countries participate in the Visa Waiver Program (VWP). Visitors entering on the VWP may not work or study while in the United States and may not stay longer than 90 days or change their status to another category. Visitors entering on the VWP must have machine-readable passports. Travelers without machine-readable passports will need to apply for a visa to enter the United States. For more information about obtaining a visa, visit the U.S. Government Web site www.travel.state.gov/visa/index.html.
Weather
Chicago’s average high temperature in November is 49° Fahrenheit (10° Celsius), with an average low temperature of 35° Fahrenheit (1° Celsius). Attire for the conference is business casual. Because meeting room temperatures sometimes fluctuate, attendees may wish to bring a sweater or jacket.
Updated:
April 22, 2008
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