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Accommodations have been secured at Hyatt Regency Chicago, considered to be the heartbeat of Illinois. Connected to the Illinois Center, this Four Diamond downtown Chicago hotel is ideally situated just off the Magnificent Mile, an American version of the Champs-Elysées. Immerse yourself in our “city within a city,” as our exciting hotel links you to Blues, Jazz, irresistible cuisine, Grant and Millennium Parks, Lake Michigan beaches, Navy Pier, Michigan Avenue, and so much more.

Standard guest rooms feature contemporary decor, with an oversized desk, 37” plasma TV, lounge chair and ottoman, iHome alarm clock and numerous residential touches. Rooms also include an iron/ironing board, hair dryer, complimentary in-room safe, and a coffee maker. Wireless Internet access is available in each room and the atrium lobby for a daily fee. Seven restaurants and lounges offer something for everyone.

All conference events, with the exception of off-site tours and the Gala event, will be held at Hyatt Regency Chicago.

Hyatt Regency Chicago

151 East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois, USA 60601
Phone: 312. 565.1234
Guest Fax: 312.239.4414

Rate

$199/night + taxes single/double/triple/quadruple occupancy

A deposit in the amount of $199 for each confirmed room will be due within 14 days of booking the room. Personal checks, money orders, or major credit cards are accepted to make the deposit. This special rate is available from Friday, October 31 - November 5, 2008 until the rooms held for each day sell out.

Reservations

Reservations can be made by calling the hotel or via a special NACAS website. Please request the special rate for “NACAS” or “National Association of College Auxiliary Services.” No Group Code is required; please be sure to use the special NACAS website to secure the reservation.

Call

312-565-1234 OR 800-233-1234

On-line

Click here for Hyatt's on-line reservation system for NACAS delegates.

Cut-off Date

The special NACAS rate will be available until September 30, 2008 or until the block sells out. Reservations received after the cut-off date will be given on a space available basis.

Parking

NACAS attendees will receive a 20% discount off the current Valet Parking rate of $42/night.

Travel

Chicago offers a variety of travel options for attendees. We hope that you will choose the most economical and environmentally friendly option available to you. Safe journey to Chicago!

Airlines

Most attendees will choose to fly into Chicago O’Hare Airport (ORD) or Chicago Midway Airport (MDW). These airports are approximately 40-60 minutes from the conference hotel depending upon traffic and method of transportation to the hotel.

Trains

Additionally, we anticipate that those in the Central region might choose to train into the city. Using Amtrak, attendees will only be 1.5 miles from the hotel when arriving at Union Station in Chicago. A taxi ride from Union Station is approximately $8, one-way.

Getting to the Hotel

If you are flying into Chicago you have several options on transportation getting to the hotel.

Airport Express Shuttle

Discounted shuttle services are available from Chicago O’Hare Airport and Chicago Midway Airport to the conference hotel, the Chicago Hyatt Regency. Fares range from $22-$27/person one-way or $37-$49/person round trip.

Visit the Airport Express Shuttle website for a discount coupon.

Taxi

Depending upon traffic and the time of day, taxi fees could be $30 - $45/person or more one-way.

L-Train

This option offers a low-cost transportation method from the airport, however, attendees should consider the weight of their luggage and the physical activity walking to and from the L-train.

From Chicago O’Hare Airport, attendees can board the L-Train Blue Line. Cost is $2/person one-way.

From Chicago Midway Airport, attendees can board the L-Train Orange Line. Cost is $2/person one-way. From baggage claim, follow signs for CTA or the Orange Line. Attendees will walk approximately .25 miles from baggage claim to the train and then another 4 city blocks up-hill from the train to the hotel once you arrive at the State & Lake Street stop. The train ride takes approximately 40 minutes from the airport.