CHICAGO HILTON
NSMN is pleased to host the 1st Annul Midwest Brands Exchange at the Hilton Chicago. We suggest that you make your reservation early. We are pleased to offer you a discounted room through this event, but we cannot guarantee a room for you. Guests are fully responsible to secure and pay for their own rooms. Rooms are not included in your conference registration or reservation.

LOCATION: The hotel is located at 720 South Michigan Avenue in Chicago.

PHONE: 312-922-4400

**RESERVE YOUR ROOM NOW:
Once you are fully registered for the NSMN conference, please call the Hilton at 1-877-865-5320.
Tell the operator that you are attending the "NATIONAL SPORTS MARKETING NETWORK EVENT" on December 11.
NSMN has a room block for the nights of December 10 and December 11 (The event is daytime on December 11.)
The special rate that is available to you under our name is $99 per room/ per night through November 30 and then $129 per room/per night if you make your reservation after December 1.

Rooms are based on availability and NSMN has a limited # of rooms within our room block.
You must be pre-paid for the conference to reserve a room in the NSMN room block.
If you have any questions or difficulties, please call NSMN directly at 212-227-1300. Enjoy your stay at Hilton!

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HILTON CHICAGO:
Hilton Chicago is a landmark downtown pet friendly property located on the "Cultural Michigan Avenue Mile" overlooking Grant Park and Lake Michigan, Millennium Park and Museum Campus. It is the closest luxury hotel to the city's convention center while being only minutes from the loop business center, shopping and theatre. The Hilton Chicago hotel features 1,544 richly appointed guest rooms, full service business center, fitness facilities (usage fee), indoor pool, diverse dining options and over 234,000 square feet of meeting, banquet and exhibit space. Guests of the Hilton Chicago can make use of our free Magnificent Mile shopping shuttle.

GUEST ACCOMMODATIONS:
A Grand Tradition of 1544 richly appointed guest rooms and suites fusing historic luxury and contemporary amenities.

• High speed internet access networks: 100% wireless access in all guest rooms and suites plus elevator floor lounges (nominal fee).
• Wired access in 30% of guest rooms to compliment existing wireless access.
• Serenity Bed manufactured by Serta® provides plush-top mattress to provide plenty support and luxury.
• Fine European-style 250 thread-count linens. Four fabulous down and feather pillows on double/double beds and five pillows on king beds.
• Easy to set Alarm Clock with pre-set radio stations and MP3 connectivity to personalize in-room listening using iPods, CD players and other portable devices.
• 27'' inch flat screen televisions offering remote control cable TV, Pay-Per View movies, Play Station®, Zip-Out check-out via TV.
• 2-line direct dial phones
• Automated voice mail
• Delivery of USA Today® newspaper (M-F)
• Coffee service with complimentary coffee/tea
• Ironing boards, irons
• Hairdryers.

DIRECTIONS & TRANSPORTATION TO & FROM THE AIRPORT:

When taking public transportation to the Hilton Chicago from O'Hare International Airport: Take CTA BLUE LINE TRAIN
(TO 54TH/CERMAK) to JACKSON/DEARBORN. Walk 0.6 miles Southeast to 720 S MICHIGAN AVE.

When taking public transportation from Midway Airport to the Hilton Chicago Take CTA ORANGE LINE TRAIN (ORANGE LINE) to ROOSEVELT. Walk 0.5 mile N to 720 S MICHIGAN AVE.

View all directions, map, and airport information

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