Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile
540 N. Michigan Avenue
Chicago, Ill.  60611
Feb. 21-22, 2010

312-836-0100

Hotel Reservation Deadline: February 1, 2010

In order to receive the special $162 hotel conference rate, reservations must be made by Feb. 1, 2010. All attendees who have already booked their rooms in our block will automatically receive this new, lower rate.

Please note that space is limited.

Reservations

• To make reservations by phone, call toll-free 1-800-228-9290.
• To make reservations online, use Internet code: colcola.

Hotel Highlights

Delight in a revitalized downtown Chicago hotel fresh from a multi-million dollar transformation, boasting contemporary surroundings and sophisticated amenities at the Marriott Downtown Chicago Magnificent Mile Hotel. Situated on Michigan Avenue's Magnificent Mile among world-class shopping, restaurants, and entertainment, this luxurious Chicago, Illinois hotel is within walking distance to the Windy City's top attractions, including Navy Pier, American Girl Place, Shedd Aquarium, Millennium Park, Theater and Museum Districts. Stylish Chicago hotel rooms offer chic upgrades including flat screen TVs, Marriott's Revive® bedding, and ergonomic chairs with sleek, modern desks. With 65,000 square feet of versatile event space, this Chicago luxury hotel creates the perfect elegant setting for successful business engagements, memorable social gatherings, and exquisite wedding receptions. Experience the remarkable revival of a Chicago hotel at the extraordinary and transformed Chicago Marriott Downtown.

Parking

Hotel Parking Information: There are a number of parking options if you are traveling by car. Please note that the College Board is unable to offer a discount to attendees for
parking fees.

• Valet parking: Valet service is available at the hotel and costs $45 per day.
• Self-parking: A number of self-parking garages are available near the hotel. For more information, please contact the Marriott at (312) 836-0100.

Area Airports

Chicago/OHare (Airport Code: ORD)

• Phone:  (773) 686 2200
• Hotel direction: 15 miles SE
• Driving Directions: Take I-190 East into I-90 (Kennedy Expressway) East to the Ohio Street Exit (50B). Ohio Street is a one-way street eastbound. Take Ohio Street to Rush Street. Turn right on Rush for hotel entrance.
  The hotel does not provide shuttle service.
• Alternate transportation: GO Airport Express:  $29 (one way) ; on request
• Subway service, $ 2.25 (one way)
• Estimated taxi fare:  $40 (one way)

Chicago/Midway (Airport Code: MDW)

• Phone:  (773) 838 0600
• Hotel direction: 12 miles NE
• Driving Directions: Take Cicero Avenue north to I-55 North into I 90/94 West, (signs say To Wisconsin). Take Ohio St Exit (50B), Ohio Street is a one way street eastbound. Turn right on Rush for hotel entrance.
  This hotel does not provide shuttle service.
• Alternate transportation: GO Airport Express:  $22 USD (one way); on request
• Subway service:  $2.25  (one way)
• Estimated taxi fare:  $30.00 (one way)

Other Transportation

Bus Station

• Greyhound (2 miles SW)

Subway Station

• Grand Avenue and State Street (Red Line) (0.2 miles W)

Train Station

• Union Station (Amtrak & Metra) (1.9 miles SW)

Nearby Car Rentals

• Budget, (312) 960-3100
• Enterprise, (312) 670-7270
• Hertz, (312) 372-7600

ABOUT CHICAGO

Chicago's rich mix of cultures, ideas and accomplishments are what make the city unlike any other in the world. Chicago's vibrant fabric is made up of theater, museums, shopping, dining and numerous attractions. The city’s 29 miles of lakefront paths are just one reason Chicago is one of the world’s most walkable and beautiful cities.