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GENERAL INFORMATION:

SHERATON CHICAGO HOTEL & TOWERS
301 East North Water Street
Chicago, IL 60611 USA  

1,209 Guest rooms
33 Suites
113 Club rooms
900 Non-smoking rooms

TELEPHONE NUMBERS:
Main Number 312-464-1000
Reservations "800" Number 800-233-4100
Internet "800" Number 877-242-2558
Sales Department Number 312-329-7001
Concierge 312-329-6930

FAX NUMBERS:
Guest Fax 312-464-9140
Reservations Fax 312-329-6929
Sales Department Fax 312-329-7045

INTERNET & WORLDWIDE WEB INFORMATION:
Website Address:  www.sheratonchicago.com
E-mail Address: info@sheratonchicago.com

GROUP RATES:
Please call the Sales Department at 312-329-7001
Sales Contact: Andy Conklin, Director of Sales

ACCOMMODATIONS:
Each of the beautifully appointed guestrooms and suites feature Sheraton's Sweet Sleeper^sm Bed, a spectacular view of the Chicago River, Lake Michigan or the city skyline. All rooms have voice mail messaging, color cable TV, in-room refreshment center, in-room safe, coffee maker, iron and ironing boards. Club level rooms offer upgraded amenities and a private lounge for complimentary continental breakfast, afternoon snacks and evening hors d'oeuvres.

LOCATION INFORMATION:
Overlooking the Chicago River, the Sheraton Chicago's downtown location is within walking distance of Navy Pier, Magnificent Mile, Loop Business District, Art Institute, Grant Park, Buckingham Fountain, ESPN Zone, Nike Town, trolley tours, architectural river tours, shopping, dining and entertainment.

10 to 15 minutes from the Field Museum of Natural History, John G. Shedd Aquarium, Adler Planetarium, Soldier Field, Museum of Science and Industry, U.S. Cellular Field (formerly Comiskey Park), Lincoln Park Zoo and Wrigley Field

10 minutes from McCormick Place, Amtrak and Metra train stations; 25 minutes from Midway Airport and 30 minutes from O'Hare Airport.

TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION:
From O'Hare Airport
Taxi: approximately $35 to $40 one-way
Shuttle: Van service provided by Airport Express for downtown hotels every 10 to 15 minutes throughout the day; cost is $20.00 one-way or $36.00 round-trip per person.
Train: 24-hour service; cost is $1.75 one-way per person; travel time to downtown is 40 minutes; exit train at LAKE/CLARK. The hotel is approximately a $5.00 taxi ride from the train station.
Private Sedan or Limousine: approximately $85 and up one-way

To O'Hare Airport
Taxi: approximately $35 to $40 one-way
Shuttle: Van service provided by Airport Express from the Sheraton Chicago at :20 and :50 after the hour between 4:20 a.m. and 7:20 p.m.

From Midway Airport
Taxi: approximately $25 to $30 one-way
Shuttle: Van service provided by Airport Express for downtown hotels every 20 minutes throughout the day; cost is $15.00 one-way or $27.00 round-trip per person.
Train: 5:15 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.; cost is $1.75 one-way per person; travel time to downtown is 25 minutes; exit train at RANDOLPH/WABASH. The hotel is approximately a $5.00 taxi ride from the train station.
Private Sedan or Limousine: approximately $85 and up one-way

To Midway Airport
Taxi: approximately $25 to $30 one-way
Shuttle: Van service provided by Airport Express from the Sheraton Chicago at :15 and :45 after the hour between 6:15 a.m. and 7:45 p.m.

To/From Metra/Amtrack Stations:
Taxi: approximately $6 one-way

All prices are in U.S. dollars. Prices subject to change without notice.

DINING & ENTERTAINMENT:
A variety of restaurants/lounges including:

Shula's Steak House (Located in the Lobby)
Dinner: 5:00 p.m to 10:30 p.m. Daily
Chi Bar (Located in the Lobby)
Open daily from 5:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.
Java Bar (Located in the Lobby)
Open daily from 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
LB's Bistro & Patisserie (Located One Level Below the Lobby)
Open daily from 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. & from 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
The LINK @ Sheraton (Located One Level Below the Lobby)
Open daily from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Chicago Burger Company (Located Two Levels Below Lobby)
Open daily 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.  
24 hour room service

SERVICES/FACILITIES/SHOPS:
Full-service Business Center
Multi-lingual Concierge Staff
Health Club
Indoor Swimming Pool
Sundeck, Sauna and Massage Therapy
Jogging & bicycling along Lake Michigan
In-room Lodgenet movies and Nintendo game consoles
Valet Parking
Gift/Sundries Shop

MEETING FACILITIES & GENERAL INFORMATION:
Over 120,000 sq. ft. of flexible meeting space is situated aboveground, allowing generous amounts of natural light in pre-function areas. There are 34 uniquely designed meeting rooms, with six function rooms in the Sheraton Executive Center and two executive boardrooms. Our meeting space is conveniently located on four separate levels alleviating heavy traffic patterns.

Our 40,000 sq. ft. ballroom, the Midwest's largest hotel ballroom, can be divided into ten separate sections. Each is equipped with 22-foot ceilings, the latest sound equipment, lighting fixtures, audio/taping capabilities and adjacent banquet kitchen. The 13,000 sq. ft. Ballroom Promenade is designed for registration, refreshment breaks and cocktail parties or receptions.

The 35,000 sq. ft. of dedicated exhibit space can be divided into two separate rooms. Each is permanently equipped with electrical outlets, compressed air, gas and telephone connections.

AUDIO-VISUAL EQUIPMENT & SERVICES:
Supplied by the hotel or hotel's on-site preferred vendor at a charge: installed and/or portable PA system; all microphones; audio and video recorders/players; video camera; rear screen projection; overhead, 8 mm/16mm/35 mm, data, opaque, slide projectors; screens; CCTV equipment; flip charts; A/V replacement parts; function room electricians; A/V technicians

MEETING EQUIPMENT:
Supplied by the hotel: easels; cork bulletin boards; pads, pens; portable stages; lecterns; podiums; stack chairs; 6' x 18", 6' x 30", 66" and 72" round tables
Availability from local vendors at a charge: translation equipment; 70 mm sound projector; computers; printers; typewriters; custom signs; name cards/holders; satellite down-/up-links

MEETING SUPPORT SERVICES:
Provided by the hotel at no charge: first aid
Provided by the hotel at a charge:  locksmith; Notary Public
Provided by local vendors:  floral; laborers; messenger; stenographer; print shop; photographer; carpenter; display builder; translators; painter; plumber; musicians; guards; decorators; registration; tours & entertainment; destination management services

COMPUTER RESERVATION SYSTEMS USED:
SABRE 30831, APOLLO 570, WORLDSPAN 196, AMADEUS CHI196

CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED:

CHECK-IN/OUT TIME:
3:00 p.m. check-in 12:00 noon check-out

* Guests may request an earlier check-in or later check-out, subject to hotel occupancy.