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The Hyatt Regency Hotel room block has been sold out!

Great news for us, but we still want to see you at KDD05. Don't miss our Field Museum Reception!

Rooms are still available at the Hyatt, at their normal pricing. Here is a short list of additional nearby hotels.

Conference Hotel, non-conference block:

Hyatt Regency Chicago
151 East Wacker Drive
Chicago, Illinois, USA. 60601
Telephone: 312 565 1234

$179.00/night

Nearby Alternatives:

  1. Fairmont Chicago
    .01 mile from Millennium Park
    200 N Columbus Dr, Chicago, IL 60601
    From $169.00/night
    Amenities: Swimming Pool, Fitness Center, Wheelchair Accessible
  2. Swissotel Chicago
    .11 mile from Millennium Park
    323 E Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60601
    From $179.01/night
    Amenities: Swimming Pool, Fitness Center, Wheelchair Accessible
  3. Hard Rock Hotel
    .2 Miles from Millennium Park
    230 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60601
    From $179.02/night
    Amenities: Pets Allowed, Fitness Center, Wheelchair Accessible
  4. Sheraton Chicago Hotel and Towers
    .24 miles from Millennium Park
    301 E North Water St, Chicago, IL 60611
    From $139.00/night
    Swimming Pool, Fitness Center, Wheelchair Accessible
  5. Hotel 71
    .27 miles from Millennium Park
    71 E Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60601
    From $119.00-$249.00/night
    Amenities: Fitness Center, Wheelchair Accessible, Meeting Facilities

Directions to the Hyatt Regency Chicago:

Hyatt Regency Chicago Map and Directions provided by [ Yahoo! Maps ].

From O'Hare International Airport (18 miles):
Take Kennedy Expressway (I-90/94) East to Ohio St. exit.
Proceed on Ohio to State St. and turn right.
Turn left at Wacker Drive. Hotel is one block on right.

From Midway Airport (12 miles):
Take Cicero Ave. North to Stevenson Expressway (I-55) North.
Exit at Dan Ryan Expressway (I-90/94) West.
Exit at Washington St. and proceed east to Michigan Ave.
Turn left. Proceed north to Wacker Drive.
Turn right. Hotel is one block on right.

Taxi
From O'Hare, the ride will take 40-60 minutes, depending on traffic and should cost $30-$50.
From Midway, the ride will take 30 minutes and should cost $20-$40.

Public Transportation
For Chicago Transit Authority Schedule and Trip planning, please visit their website http://www.yourcta.com/ or call 1-888-YOURCTA.


KDD Group Tours

To participate in any of the following KDD Group Tours, please update your registration information.

Chicago Loop Architecture Guided Walking Tours

Historic & Modern Skyscrapers � discover the historic beginnings of the Chicago School of Architecture and the early skyscrapers built between the 1870s and the 1930s. Then explore the International, Modern and postmodern movements from the powerful, minimalist work of Mies van der Rohe to the new eclecticism. Learn about post-WWII developments and the impact of technological and zoning changes.
Cost: $20.00

Chicago Architecture River Cruise

The Chicago Architecture Foundation River Cruise spotlights over 50 historic and architecturally significant sites along the Chicago River and offers a new perspective of the city. The well-appointed vessel features open-air and indoor seating as well as snacks and beverages for purchase. The cruise lasts for 90 minutes.
Cost: $25.00

Millenium Park Guided Walking Tours

Chicago's new front yard ranks among the world's most remarkable urban spaces. Works by internationally renowned designers converge around architect Frank Gehry's centerpieces: the Jay Pritzker Music Pavilion with its unique trellis and a winding, sculptural pedestrian bridge (Gehry's first). In the Lurie Garden, the world's largest contemporary art garden, Kathryn Gustafson's highly symbolic landscape architecture tells of Chicago's "big shoulders," its rise from the swamp and the Great Fire, and its outstanding architecture. Anish Kapoor's 66-foot-long, 110-ton reflective stainless steel sculpture and Jaume Plensa's 50-foot-tall, high- tech Crown Fountain prove how engaging cutting-edge, architectural public art can be.
Cost: $10.00

Chicago, Local Information for Tourists:

Don't miss Chicago Air and Water Show on 20-21 August 2005!

The oldest and biggest exhibition of its kind in the country, the Air and Water Show displays daredevil acrobatics both in the air and water. It can be viewed from many lakeside locations, but the main hub is above and beyond North Avenue Beach. Both civilian and military demonstrations take place and electrifying stunts are performed, the highlight being the US Navy Blue Angels' jet formation. For more information contact the Mayor's Office Hotline on +1 312 744 3315.
Venue: North Avenue Beach; Date: 20-21 August 2005; Time: 9am to 4pm

Hyatt Guide to Chicago
Chicago Department of Tourism
Bus tours of the city
Segway tours of the city
Sears Tower Skydeck
The Art Institute
Adler Planetarium
Navy Pier (Fireworks on the 24th)
Chicago Cubs

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