Headquarters Hotel and Amenities

Conference participants are strongly encouraged to stay at the headquarters hotel, as our cost for meeting facilities will be based on the number of sleeping rooms used. This is an exceptional property and special rates have been negotiated for our attendees.

Click to Enlarge Click to Enlarge The Fairmont Chicago
200 North Columbus Drive
Chicago IL 60601
(312) 565-8000
(800) 257-7544
(866) 540-4408

Our conference headquarters is one of the city's most luxurious hotels. Rising gracefully above Millennium Park and Chicago's impressive lakefront, our headquarters hotel is located conveniently in the heart of downtown Chicago, near major cultural attractions, Navy Pier, the city's business and financial district, and world renowned shopping along the Magnificent Mile.

With beautifully appointed, extraordinarily spacious guestrooms, The Fairmont Chicago offers a superior and distinctive array of amenities and services. Each room includes a 27-inch television, oversized desk, and dual line telephones with computer compatibility, voicemail, and high speed internet (extra charge). Mini bars, irons and ironing boards, alarm clock/radios and coffee makers are all standard in-room features. Telephones, hair dryers, make-up mirrors and bathrobes are in every bathroom. Click to Enlarge

The Fairmont Chicago boasts one-of-a-kind amenities including an on-site full service Business Center, the acclaimed Aria Restaurant & Bar, and guest privileges at the adjacent Lakeshore Athletic Club, one of Chicago's finest health, athletic and spa facilities. Click to Enlarge

BEST BUY TIP: Enroll in the Fairmont President’s Club (complimentary) in advance of making your reservation for the conference and you will get free high-speed internet access, plus many other amenities during your stay. Just click on “Fairmont President’s Club” on the website to start the enrollment process. Please note you need to be a member before making your reservation in order to get these benefits on your first stay.

Hotel Reservation Information (Group Booking Code: GRAUR1)

A block of rooms has been reserved for conference participants at group rates starting at $177/night for a single room, plus hotel tax (15.4%). All of the alternative room types and prices are listed below. Our official room block is established for check-in on as early as Saturday, August 12, and check-out on Wednesday, August 16. Earlier arrivals and later departures will be accommodated at conference rates on a space-available basis.

Room
Single Rate
Double Rate
Fairmont Room
$177
$197
Deluxe Room
$207
$227
Suite—City View
$277
$297
Suite—Lake View
$307
$327

Reservation Deadline: July 10, 2006

Rooms will be held until rented, or the reservation cut-off date, July 10, 2006. After that date, any rooms that have not been reserved will be released for general sale. The hotel will continue to accept reservations from attendees after the cut-off date, based on room and rate availability.

Reservation, Room Guarantee/Cancellation Procedures

Guests are responsible for making their own reservations and guaranteeing them with credit card or first night’s reservation fee. If a reservation must be cancelled, the hotel must be notified by 6:00 p.m. on the date of arrival in order to avoid being billed for the first night’s stay.

  • Online reservations - Go to the “Reservations” section of the hotel website, www.fairmont.com. To confirm our group rate, you must fill in our Group Booking Code, GRAUR1, in the “Promotional Code” section of the reservation form.

NOTE: If your arrival or departure date falls outside of our official block dates, and the online reservation system does not recognize our meeting or your reservation request, you will need to make your reservation by telephone. Keep in mind that requests for early arrival or late departure dates at our group rate are subject to availability.

  • Phone Reservations - Call (800) 526-2008 for reservations. To ensure our group rate, be sure to indicate that you are with “AUREO 2006,” or provide our Group Booking Code, GRAUR1.
  • General Information - Check-in time is after 3:00 p.m. Check-out time is prior to 1:00 p.m. Credit cards accepted by the hotel include American Express, Visa, MasterCard, JCB Card, and Discover.