Hotel and Travel

Hotel

Hyatt Regency McCormick Place
2233 S. Martin L. King Drive
Chicago, IL 60616
Reservations: 312-567-1234

Block Name and Reservations Method
Internet2 Fall Member Meeting
Reservations for this event are to be made by individual attendees directly with the Hyatt Regency McCormick Place, Chicago. There are two methods for securing the conference rate when making reservations. If you call the hotel reservations line listed above, please make sure to reference the Internet2 Fall Member Meeting block. Alternatively, reservations can be made online at the following url http://mccormickplace.hyatt.com/groupbooking/chimcinet2006

Block Rate:
USD$155.00/night (single/double occupancy), USD$180.00/night (triple occupancy) and USD$205.00/night (quad occupancy)
Hotel room rates are subject to applicable taxes in effect at the time of check in, currently 15.39%.

Block Dates: Saturday December 2, 2006 through and including Friday December 8, 2006

Please note, the room block is now closed. However, rooms are still available at the Hyatt Regency McCormick Place.

Check in time:
3:00pm
Check out time: 12:00pm

Guarantee and cancellation policy:
All reservations must be guaranteed with a major credit card or first night room and tax deposit by the cut off date of Friday November 3, 2006.  Cancellations  will be accepted up to 72 hours prior to arrival.  The deposit is refundable to guest if 72 hours notice of cancellation is given and a cancellation number is obtained.  Credit cards are only charged in the event the reservation is not cancelled at least 72 hours prior to scheduled arrival.

Guest Rooms
Guest rooms have a variety of amenities including separate work area, high-speed internet access, TV with remote control, in-room movies, complimentary in-room coffee, iron and ironing board and hair dryer. Other services include on-site restaurants, room service, fitness center, indoor pool and concierge services.

Personal Belongings
Please note: Neither the Hyatt Regency McCormick Place Chicago nor Internet2 will be responsible for any property lost or stolen on the hotel's premises.

Hotel Restaurants
NetWorks Restaurant - Casual/Contemporary American (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
NetWorks Bar and Lounge
Perks - Quick takeaway service / breakfast items to go

Local Dining

Local Shopping

Local Nightlife



Rail/Air Travel and Car Rental Information

AMTRAK Rail Travel
Trains/routes serving the Midwest region from several major cities are listed here.
Schedules
Online Reservations

Northwest Airlines
Airline reservations can be booked through Partners In Travel at 734-996-5500, 800-860-3338 or email at admin@partnerstvl.com. Please indicate that your travel is for the Fall 2006 Internet2 Member Meeting in Chicago, IL. Discounts apply to travel into and out of Chicago O'Hare International airport and Chicago Midway airport, and apply to Northwest, KLM, Pinnacle, Mesaba, Continental Express, and Continental Airlines.

Travel dates eligible for discounts are December 1, 2006 through December 10, 2006. The discounts will only apply to airfares that are $200.00 or greater per airline policy.

Type of Airfare Discount Ticketing Days Before Departure
Discounted, non-ref 5% 0-29
Discounted, non-ref 10% 30+


Avis Car Rental

Car rental reservations can be made through Partners In Travel at 734-996-5500 or 800-860-3338 or email at admin@partnerstvl.com. For those who call Avis directly or on-line, the discount number is J996958.

Rates are available from December 1, 2006 through December 10, 2006, guaranteed and include unlimited free mileage.  Pick up and returns are from Chicago O'Hare and Chicago Midway airports. The discount will only apply if the car is returned back to the pick up location. Weekend daily rates are available from noon Thursday through 11:59 PM ET Monday.

Rates do not include any state or local surcharges, tax, optional coverages or gas refueling charges.

Car Class Daily Rate Weekly Rate Weekend Daily Rate
Sub Compact $50.00 $160.00 $23.00
Compact $51.00 $175.00 $24.00
Mid Size $52.00 $190.00 $27.00
Full-Size Two-Door $53.00 $205.00 $30.00
Full-Size Four-Door $54.00 $210.00 $35.00
Premium $55.00 $260.00 $40.00
Luxury $68.00 $281.00 $66.00
Mini-Van $68.00 $281.00 $67.00
Sport Utility $68.00 $281.00 $67.00
12 Pax Van $109.00 $450.00 $107.00


Transportation and Parking

Taxi Information
Approximate cost to Hyatt Regency McCormick Place from:
Midway Airport: Approx. $20.00-$25.00
O'Hare Int'l Airport:: Approx. $40.00-$45.00 (45 mins)

Ground Transportation Information
From Midway Airport
From O'Hare Int'l Airport

Maps and Driving Directions

From Midway Airport (10 miles):
Take Cicero Ave. north to Stevenson Expressway (I-55) North. Exit at Martin Luther King Drive. At light, turn left to hotel.

From O'Hare Int'l Airport (23 miles):
Take Kennedy Expressway (I-90/94) East to Stevenson Expressway (I-55) North. Exit at Martin Luther King Drive. At light, turn left to hotel.

Hotel Parking

Adjacent to hotel on the North side. Covered garage with 600 spaces. Clearance is 6'3". Guests may charge valet parking to their room. Self parking is paid to the attendant when leaving the garage.

SELF PARKING: (NO in/out privileges)
0-1 Hour - $12.00
1-3 Hours - $16.00
3-9 Hours - $20.00
9-24 Hours - $24.00

VALET PARKING: (WITH in/out privileges)
0-24 Hours - $29.00

McCormick Place Parking




Things to See and Do in the Chicago, IL Area

For more information, see the Chicago Official Visitor's Guide or the Chicago Convention and Tourism Bureau website.

Tutankhamen and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs
Shedd Aquarium
Chicago's Museum Campus
Soldier Field
Navy Pier
Sears Tower
The Hancock Observatory
Millenium Park
The Magnificent Mile

Full List of Area Attractions


Other Services

Nearby Churches:
Second Presbyterian Church
1936 S Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60616
(312) 225-4951
0.37 miles from Hyatt Regency McCormick Place

Trinity Episcopal Church
125 E 26th Street
Chicago, IL 60616
(312) 842-7545
0.50 miles from Hyatt Regency McCormick Place

Old St Mary's Church
1500 S Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL 60616
(312) 922-3444
0.68 miles from Hyatt Regency McCormick Place

Brown's Temple Church of God
2806 S State Street
Chicago, IL 60616
(312) 225-0664
0.75 miles from Hyatt Regency McCormick Place

St James Catholic Church
2942 S Wabash Ave
Chicago, IL 60616
(312) 842-1919
0.75 miles from Hyatt Regency McCormick Place

MT Carmel Baptist Church
2976 S Wabash Ave
Chicago, IL 60616
(312) 225-0510
0.75 miles from Hyatt Regency McCormick Place

Chinese Christian Union Church
2301 S Wentworth Ave
Chicago, IL 60616
(312) 842-8545
0.81 miles from Hyatt Regency McCormick Place

Christ the King Lutheran Church
1301 S Wabash Ave
Chicago, IL 60616
(312) 939-3720
0.93 miles from Hyatt Regency McCormick Place

Complete List of Churches

Nearby Temples/Synagogues:
Makom Shalom the Community
637 S Dearborn Street
Chicago, IL 60605
(312) 913-9030
1.49 miles from Hyatt Regency McCormick Place

Chicago Loop Synagogue
16 S Clark Street
Chicago, IL 60603
(312) 346-7370
1.99 miles from Hyatt Regency McCormick Place

Jewish Theological Seminary
65 E Wacker Pl, Suite 1200
Chicago, IL 60601
(312) 606-90806
2.18 miles from Hyatt Regency McCormick Place

Lake Shore Drive Synagogue
70 E Elm Street
Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 337-6811
3.17 miles from Hyatt Regency McCormick Place

Complete List of Temples/Synagogues

Nearby Mosques:
Downtown Islamic Center
231 S State Street
Chicago, IL 60604
(312) 939-9095
1.74 miles from Hyatt Regency McCormick Place

Al-Sadiq Mosque
4448 S Wabash Ave
Chicago, IL 60653
(773) 268-8281
2.36 miles from Hyatt Regency McCormick Place

Muhammad's Mosque
5537 S Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 363-6225
3.60 miles from Hyatt Regency McCormick Place

Complete List of Mosques

Nearby Buddhist Temples:
Midwest Buddhist Temple
435 W Menomonee Street
Chicago, IL 60614
(312) 943-7801
4.10 miles from Hyatt Regency McCormick Place

Complete List of Buddhist Temples

Nearby Banks

Lakeside Bank
2141 S Indiana Ave
Chicago, IL
(312) 225-2300
0.19 miles from Hyatt Regency McCormick Place

Charter One Bank
2263 S Wentworth Ave
Chicago, IL 60616
(312) 791-1950
0.81 miles from Hyatt Regency McCormick Place

Pacific Global Bank
2323 S Wentworth Ave
Chicago, IL 60616
(312) 225-2323
0.81 miles from Hyatt Regency McCormick Place

South Central Bank
2335 S Wentworth Ave
Chicago, IL 60616
(312) 567-9191
0.81 miles from Hyatt Regency McCormick Place

National City Bank
1733 S Clark Street
Chicago, IL 60616
(312) 225-4427
0.81 miles from Hyatt Regency McCormick Place

Complete Listing of Banks

Nearby Pharmacies:
Osco Drug
2545 S King Drive
Chicago, IL 60616
(312) 842-5700
0.37 miles from Hyatt Regency McCormick Place

Complete List of Pharmacies

Nearby Hospitals:
Mercy Hospital & Medical Center
2525 S Michigan AvE
Chicago, IL
(312) 567-2000
0.37 miles from Hyatt Regency McCormick Place

Columbia Michael Reese Hospital
434 E 26th Street
Chicago, IL 60616
(773) 247-1458
0.37 miles from Hyatt Regency McCormick Place

Complete List of Hospitals

For more information on the Chicago, IL area, click here

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