Joint SCCM-ESICM Summer Conference 2009
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SUMMER CONFERENCE HOUSING IS NOW OPEN

To make your hotel reservation, see the instructions below. Identify yourself as an SCCM Summer Conference participant in order to receive the discounted rates. Reservations made after Wednesday, May 20, 2009 are subject to availability and may not receive discounted SCCM rates.

Hotel Accommodations
Palmer House Hilton®
17 East Monroe St.
Chicago, IL 60603

To reserve your hotel room click here or, contact the hotel directly at +1 877 865-5321. To ensure you receive SCCM's RECENTLY REDUCED discounted rate, make your reservation TODAY or before Wednesday,
May 20, 2009. When calling the hotel, identify yourself as a participant of SCCM's Summer Conference. Every effort will be made to honor all room preferences, however, requests cannot be guaranteed. All rooms are based on availability. Reservations made after Wednesday, May 20, 2009 may not receive the discounted rate. A deposit equal to the first night's room and tax is required and will be accepted by check, money order or credit card. Deposits will be charged immediately to the credit card. Cancellations must be made at least 72 hours prior to your scheduled arrival or deposit will not be refunded. Check-in time is 3:00pm. Check-out time is 12:00pm. Early departure fees apply.

SPECIALLY-REDUCED RATE
$175 USD Run-of-House Single/Double Occupancy
*Rate does not include applicable taxes.

The Palmer House, a Hilton hotel in downtown Chicago, Illinois USA is renowned for delivering over one hundred years of elegance and excellence. One of the original luxury hotels in Chicago, The Palmer House Hilton offers modern conveniences while maintaining its historical grace and grandeur. The Palmer House Hilton is in close proximity to many of Chicago's most legendary attractions, including the Art Institute of Chicago, Millennium Park, Navy Pier, The Chicago Theater and the one-of-a-kind Magnificent Mile. The Palmer House is also ideally situated near The Auditorium Theater and Goodman Theater.

Guest Services include: a luxury fitness center, spa, indoor pool, shopping arcade, USPS business center, and on-site valet parking.

Parking Rates: Self Parking $35.00 Valet Parking $45.00 plus taxes

For additional information about the hotel, visit their website.

Visit the Official Visitor's site for Chicago providing street maps, local weather, top attractions, international traveler's information and more! Plus download Chicago Walking Tours for an easy and unique way to discover Chicago at your pace and on your schedule.

Discounted Airfare to Chicago
The Society has arranged for discounted airfare with United Airlines for travel to the Summer Conference in Chicago, Illinois, USA. Take advantage of the following savings: earn a 2% to 10% discount off applicable fares, including first-class fares. By purchasing your ticket at least 30 days in advance of your scheduled travel, you will receive an additional 5% discount. This special offer applies to travel on domestic segments of all United Airlines, United Express, TED, and United code share flights (UA*) operated by US Airways, US Airways Express, Air Canada, and international segments on United and Lufthansa flights.

Make your reservation now while the lowest fares are still available. Call United Airlines toll-free at +1 800 521-4041 for domestic and international travel and mention meeting ID 500ZD to receive SCCM travel discounts. If booking your flight online at www.united.com, enter 500ZD in the promotion field. Alternatively, you may contact SCCM's official travel agency, Travel Leaders, at +1 800-238-6903 or online at www.TravelLeadersCorp.com for assistance with your travel needs.