LOCATION AND LODGING

IMPORTANT: THE HOTEL IS EXPECTING TO BE SOLD-OUT ON SEVERAL NIGHTS DURING OUR MEETING, SO PLEASE MAKE YOUR RESERVATION REQUEST PROMPTLY!

Marriott Oak Brook
1401 W. 22nd Street
Oak Brook, Illinois
Toll-free: 800.228.9290
Local Phone: 630.573.8555
Fax: 630.573.1026

Website: http://www.marriott.com/chiob

The Marriott Oak Brook is located in Chicago’s western suburbs, 18 miles from downtown Chicago, 14 miles from O'Hare Airport, and 20 miles from Midway Airport.  In addition to onsite restaurants and amenities, the hotel is within walking distance of fine dining, shopping and entertainment venues at the nearby Oak Brook Center: http://www.oakbrookcenter.com/

Room rates include complimentary coffee and daily newspaper. Each guest room offers a data port telephone, iron and ironing board, hair dryer, and coffee maker. Other onsite amenities include an indoor pool, whirlpool, fitness center, and full-service business center. Internet access with free local and long distance calls is available for $9.95 a day. Jogging paths are nearby.

LODGING RATES AND RESERVATIONS
A block of rooms has been reserved for course participants at the group rate of $109/night, single or double occupancy, plus tax (currently 7%). Rooms will be held until rented or August 1, 2005. After that date, reservations will be accepted on a space-available basis.

Reservations can be made online or by telephone.

  • For online reservation CLICK HERE.  Use Group Code: SPESPEA
     
  • When making reservations by telephone (800.228.9290 or 630-573-8555), please use Group Code “SPE”

All reservations must be guaranteed by a credit card or deposit. Failure to notify the hotel of cancellation by 4:00 p.m. on the day of arrival will result in one night’s charge.

Please note: A reservation at the hotel does not mean you are registered for the Review Course.  Please see Registration information.

DRIVING INSTRUCTIONS, PARKING
See hotel website http://www.marriott.com/chiob for driving instructions. Free parking is available.

AIRPORT TRANSPORTATION
O’Hare International Airport (800.832.6352), is located approximately 14 miles from the Marriott Oak Brook. Ground transportation can be accessed at each terminal's main entrance.

  • Continental Airport Express (800.654.7871) offers shuttle service between O'Hare and Oak Brook. Information counters and pickup locations are in the baggage claim areas of Terminals 1, 2, and 3, and outside U.S. Customs in Terminal 5. Lift-equipped vehicles are available on advance request for passengers with disabilities. Click here for $2 off coupon on Airport Express
     
  • Taxi service is available from the lower level curbfront of all terminals. Taxi fare from O'Hare International Airport to Oak Brook is about $40 (one way).
     
  • Car rental agencies are located on the lower level near the baggage claim areas of Terminals 1, 2, and 3.

Midway Airport (773.838.0600), is located approximately 20 miles from the Marriott Oak Brook.

  • Taxi service is available from door M5. Taxi fare from Midway Airport to Oak Brook is about $45 (one way).
     
  • Car rental agencies are located inside the terminal building. Rental car pick-up and drop-off points are located on Level 2 of the Midway Airport Parking Garage. Advance car rental reservations are recommended.