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    Situated in the heart of downtown -- where the Chicago River meets Lake Michigan -- Swissôtel Chicago offers a unique alternative to conventional hotels in downtown Chicago, IL. Enjoy first-class luxury and European-style service that surpass all expectations, in a dynamic location. The Swissôtel Chicago is just a short walk to the downtown financial and business district ... and only steps away from fabulous shopping on The Magnificent Mile. Admirers of paintings, sculptures, and visual media will find bliss at The Art Institute of Chicago and its glorious seasonal exhibitions. Experience the essence of this vibrant city as a guest at the Swissôtel Chicago.

    Once you have registered for the BigIdeas 2010 conference, be sure to reserve your hotel room at the Swissotel to take advantage of conference rates.
    Book your room now.

    Swissôtel Chicago
    323 East Wacker Drive
    Chicago, IL 60601-9722 USA
    Phone:+ 1 (312) 565-0565
    Fax: + 1 (312) 565-0540

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    Local Area

      Arts & Culture
    • Field Museum of Natural History
    • Adler Planetarium
    • The Museum of Science and Industry
      Corporate Offices
    • NBC Tower
    • Wrigley Building
    • Prudential Building
    • John Hancock Building
    • Chicago Board of Trade
      Local Attractions
    • River East Center
    • Architectural River Tours
    • Navy Pier
    • Water Tower
    • Art Institute of Chicago
    • ESPN Sports Zone
    • Sears Tower
    • Buckingham Fountain
    • Lincoln Park
      Nearby Destinations
    • The Loop / Financial District
    • Museum Campus
      Recreation
    • Grant Park/Buckingham Fountain
    • Shedd Aquarium
      Shopping
    • Michigan Avenue/The Magnificent Mile
    • Merchandise Mart
      Entertainment
    • Soldier Field (Home of the Chicago Bears)
    • United Center (Home of Chicago Bulls/Blackhawks)
    • U.S. Cellular Field (Home of the Chicago White Sox)
    • Wrigley Field (Home of the Chicago Cubs)
    Directions
      Driving Directions To The Swissôtel In Downtown Chicago, IL

      From Midway Airport: Head north from South Cicero Avenue, and proceed for two miles. Turn right onto I-55 N. Take the US-41 N exit. Bear left at South Lake Shore Drive. Bear right onto the Randolph Street. Turn left onto the ramp to Wacker Drive. Bear left and head toward East Wacker Drive. Bear right at East Upper Wacker Drive.

      From O'Hare International Airport: Head west from the terminal, and bear left at International Terminal. Take the I-190 East ramp for two miles. Bear right at I-90 East, and proceed for about five miles. Bear left onto the Express Lanes ramp to Armitage Avenue. Merge onto I-90 Express Lane / I-94 Express Lane. Take the East Ohio Street exit, and continue for one mile. Continue on West Ohio Street. Turn right at North La Salle Boulevard. Turn left at West Upper Wacker Drive. Continue on East Upper Wacker Drive
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