District Energy 2012 Q2

Hotel and Travel Information

Welcome to summer in Chicago!

With an average high temperature of 84° F, it is the perfect time to visit the Windy City. Chicago has almost 3 million residents, stunning architecture, museums, lakefront parks and neighborhoods and is home to President Barack Obama.

Hotel Information

The Hyatt Regency, a
AAA Four Diamond-
rated hotel, is centrally
located in the heart
of downtown, just
steps away from the
Magnificent Mile and
close to many of the
city’s premier business, theatre, shopping and acclaimed attrac-
tions. The beauty of the Chicago River doesn’t end at Lake
Michigan but extends 36 stories up in the air. Experience the
newly redesigned accommodations at Hyatt Regency Chicago.
The Hyatt Regency has 2,017 guest rooms including 199 suites.
The Hotel has a full service business center, 24-hour Hyatt Stay Fit
gym and a multilingual staff
and is home to Chicago’s
Stetson’s Chop House and
Bar and home of the BIG
Bar. Hotel check in is at

3:00 pm and check out is at noon.

IDEA has secured special room rates for its attendees. Single and double rates are $189++ ( 15.4% applicable tax) and will be available until June 7, 2012 or until the block is full. All individual reservations require a credit card guarantee and one night’s room and tax will be charged if the guest cancels after 3:00 pm – 73 hours prior to arrival date.

Book your room online by going to IDEA’s website or by calling 402-592-6464 or 888-421-1442. Mention International District Energy Association or use the group code 3895671.

The Hyatt Regency Chicago

151 E. Wacker Drive Chicago, Illinois 60601 USA Telephone: 1-312- 565-1234

Web Site: www.chicagoregency.hyatt.com

Air Travel

O’Hare International Airport (ORD) is the second busiest airport in the U.S. and is located 18 miles from Hyatt Regency Chicago.

Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) is located 12 miles from Hyatt Regency Chicago and is served by many low-cost carriers such as Air Tran, Delta, Frontier, KLM, Porter Airlines, Southwest and Volaris Airlines – all in Concourse A. This airport is the second largest in the state behind O’Hare and becoming one of the fastest growing airports in North America.

You can find both airports at www.flychicago.com.

Ground Transportation

Typical taxi fare to the hotel from Midway is approximately $30 - $40 and from O’Hare it is approximately $40. The L Train is $2.25 per person. The Amtrak Union Station is 1. 5 miles and is approximately $8 by taxi. The Greyhound Terminal is 2. 5 miles and approximately $10 by taxi. For shuttle service please visit www.airportexpress.com for additional details and reservations.