Blocks
We have reserved room blocks at the following hotels:
Chicago South Loop Hotel
A hotel near the McCormick Convention Center
The rate of $169/night for single or double occupancy is available until July 12, 2015. In order to receive this rate, you should call the hotel at 1-312-674-2237 and mention the group "Midwest Enzyme Chemistry Conference."
Address: 11 West 26th Street, Chicago, Illinois 60616 (4 mins by car, 5 mins by bus route 29, 14 mins walking)
Web: http://www.chicagosouthloophotel.com/
Best Western Grant Park
The rate of $189/night for a single and $199/night for a double is available until July 11, 2015. In order to receive this rate, you should call the hotel at 1-800-472-6875 or 1-312-922-2900 and mention the group "Midwest Enzyme Chemistry Conference 2015."
Address: 1100 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60605 (10 mins by car, 18 mins by bus route 29)
Web: http://www.bwgrantparkhotel.com/
Travelodge Chicago
One of the least expensive possibilities close to downtown Chicago.
The rate of $149/night for a single or double is available until July 15, 2015.
Address: 65 East Harrison Street, Chicago, Illinois 60605 (12 mins by car, 20 mins by bus route 29)
Web: http://www.travelodgechicago.com/
Other suggestions
The following hotels, which have been used by MECC participants in the past, are also convenient to IIT:
Welcome Inn Manor
An upscale B&B south of campus.
Address: 4563 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60653 (6 mins by car, 13 mins by bus route 29)
Web: http://welcomeinnmanor.com/
Crowne Plaza Metro Hotel
Address: 733 W Madison Street, Chicago IL 60661 (12 mins by car, 32 mins by green line)
Web: http://www.thechicagometro.com/
Hotel Allegro
Located in downtown chicago
Address: 171 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60601 (15 mins by car, 23 mins by green line)
Web: http://www.allegrochicago.com/
Holiday Inn Mart Plaza Hotel
Located in downtown chicago
Address: 350 W Mart Center Drive, Chicago, IL 60654 (17 mins by car, 27 mins by green line)