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Chicago, IL 60602-3315
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Plan now to attend SAA’s 72nd Annual Meeting

ARCHIVES 2008

SAA encourages you to reserve your hotel accommodations in advance to secure space in the headquarters hotel.
Hilton Terms and Conditions.


Preconference Events

ARCHIVES / CHICAGO 2007

 

2. RESERVE YOUR HOTEL

Just Added!

Diverse Chicago: Click here for a selection of tours, museums, and other attractions that highlight the diversity of our Sweet Home Chicago!

Tour Openings

The tour of the Rosenthal Archives of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra (Tuesday, 2-4:00 pm) still has openings. Contact Frank Villella at villellaf@cso.org or 312/294-3054.

...and the Closing Party is on!

Join your friends and colleagues on Saturday night, September 1, for a glorious evening under the stars at Chicago’s own JAZZ FEST! [Read more]

Airport Shuttle Service


SHUTTLE Are you traveling from O'Hare International or Midway Airports for ARCHIVES / CHICAGO 2007? SAA has negotiated a special reduced rate airport ground transfer. Please make your ground transfer reservations by clicking on the van above! Contact Airport Express for questions or concerns regarding ground transportation at 888-2 THE VAN.

Walking Directions

For your convenience, please find below walking directions from the three overflow hotels to The Fairmont Chicago (200 North Columbus Drive, Chicago, IL 60601):


The Fairmont Chicago (200 North Columbus Drive, Chicago, IL 60601) will serve as the ARCHIVES / CHICAGO 2007 Headquarters Hotel.

SAA has negotiated the special discounted conference rates listed below.  These rates are available until July 27 OR until our room block has been met, whichever comes first.  After this date – or after our room block has been met, should that happen before July 27 – SAA can no longer guarantee rates and availability.  SAA advises you to make your room reservations as soon as possible to ensure availability and the discounted rate.

Please call the hotel directly at 312-565-8000 or 800-526-2008 when making your reservation, and be sure to indicate that you are with SAA.  You may also make your reservation online by visiting www.archivists.org and clicking on the conference graphic.

Rates do not include applicable taxes (currently 13% and 11.9 % state/city occupancy tax per room per night).  The first full night’s room and tax or credit card as a guarantee is required for all reservations.  Cancellations must be made 48 hours in advance of scheduled arrival.

SPECIAL SERVICE!
Fairmont Hotels offer complimentary high-speed Internet, complimentary fitness center access, and other benefits to those who sign up for the Fairmont “President’s Club.”  There is NO charge to become a member, but you must register PRIOR to check in to be eligible for this unique Fairmont benefit.  Standard fitness center and Internet daily rates apply to all others.

Room rates:
Fairmont Rooms         $129 Single      $149 Double
Deluxe Rooms             $179 Single      $199 Double
City View Suites         $179 Single      $199 Double
Lakeview Suites         $209 Single      $229 Double

The Fairmont Chicago is in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Lakeshore Athletic Club Illinois
The Fairmont offers a full fitness facility on premises that is for hotel guests as well as Club members in the Chicago area.

Convenient Food Outlets
For your convenience, you may visit the AON Center building that connects to the Fairmont Chicago via a sky walk.   The AON Center offers a full food court with a wide variety of cuisine suitable for any taste (and any budget). The food court is not open on Saturday or Sunday.


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SAA thanks the following ARCHIVES / Chicago 2007 sponsors for their generous support:


2007 International Archives & Information Technology Exposition Exhibitor List