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Hotel Accommodations
Staying in Chicago Has Never Been So Easy!
Get your first choice hotel at a great rate, by making your reservations through Art Chicago travel services. Mart Travel Services has secured the best rates at the hotels you want, plus attractive discounts on airfare, rail service and car rental. Take advantage of all they have to offer in one convenient place!
To make individual or group reservations, simply Click Here or contact Mart Travel Services in one of the following ways:
Hours: 7 a.m. - 6 p.m. CST
Phone: 1.800.528.8700 / + 1.312.527.7300 (International)
Email: marttravel&ttgonline.com
Fax: + 1 312 329 9513 (Click here for Faxable Housing Form )
Additional Exhibitor Hotels can be found under Exhibitor Services » Accommodations.
2008 Official Art Chicago Hotels:
|
Discounted Rate Single/Double |
|
| Amalfi Hotel Chicago | $235/$275 |
| Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile | $279/$279 |
| Courtyard Chicago Downtown River North | $229/$229 |
| $325/$325 | |
| Hilton Garden Inn | $199/$199 |
| Holiday Inn Mart Plaza | $175/$175 |
| Homewood Suites | $235/$235 |
| Hotel Sax | $219/$219 |
| James Hotel Chicago | $279/$279 |
| The Peninsula Chicago | $385/$385 |
| Trump International Chicago | $295/$295 |
| Ritz Carlton | $325/$325 |
| Westin River North | $289/$289 |
HOTEL RESERVATION DEADLINE: MARCH 27, 2008
Exhibitors: click here for a list of additional hotels in the area.
For all Art Chicago VIP inquiries, please contact Lauren Horn, Director of VIP Operations, at +1 312.527.0323 or via email at lhorn@mmart.com.
Air Transportation
United Airlines is offering special fares for all attendees of Merchandise Mart Properties, Inc. shows and events who use the Special Meeting Desk to book their reservations. Book early and take advantage of the promotional fares that give you the greatest savings! Earn a two percent to 10 percent discount on applicable fares, including first class. By purchasing your ticket at least 30 days in advance of your scheduled travel you will receive an additional five percent discount.
This special offer applies to travel on domestic segments of all United Airlines, United Express, TED and United code share flights (UA*) operated by US Airways, US Airways Express and Air Canada. Simply call (or have Mart Travel Services call) 800.521.4041 and refer to Meeting I.D. Number 596YA. Mileage Plus members receive full credit for all miles flown to this meeting. You or your travel agent should call today, as seats may be limited.
Ground Transportation
Amtrak Rail Discounts
Discounts are also available on Amtrak. Please contact Mart Travel Services at 800.528.8700 or contact Amtrack at 800.USA.Rail to receive 10 percent off of the lowest fare. Be sure to reference Fare Code Number: Chicago TBD
Special Deals from Hertz Car Rental
Hertz Car Rental is also offering exclusive discounts to International Casual Furniture & Accessories Market participants. Simply contact Hertz at 800.654.2240 and reference Hertz File CV#032U0009. If you use your own travel agency, be sure to reference the same file number, in order to receive the discounted rate. If you are driving and need directions or parking information, please visit our web site!
Airport Express Discounts
Continental Airport Express provides shuttle service to downtown from both O'Hare and Midway airports. Dedicated, on-site customer services agents are ready to serve guest 18 hours every day. Simply look for the Airport Express ticket counters in the baggage claim areas. Continental Airport Express guests benefit from rates 30-40 percent less than the cost of an average city taxi to or from the airports. Click here
Directions
Driving to the Mart?
The Merchandise Mart is bordered by Wells and Orleans Streets on the east and west, and Kinzie Street and the Chicago River on the north and south. From I-90/94, exit east at Ohio Street. Turn south on Wells Street and drive four blocks to The Mart. (The Chicago River is on The Merchandise Mart's south side).
For detailed driving directions, type in your starting address in Mapquest. The Merchandise Mart has its own zip code, so all you have to do is enter 60654 in the zip code box as your destination and click "get directions" to receive customized driving directions. Click here to visit Mapquest.
Parking
If you are driving, you'll find parking lots and spaces within blocks of The Merchandise Mart - many for just $6 to $21 per day.
Click here to download a PDF map of parking lots and structures near The Mart.
222 Merchandise Mart Plaza
Chicago, IL 60654
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