Meeting News - July 21, 2008 - (Page 66)

Swissotel Chicago Chicago, Illinois A combined $67 million renovation and expansion will impact the Chicago business world WHAT’S NEW Swissotel Chicago, an all-glass triangular hotel designed by noted Chicago architect Harry Weese, offers wrap-around views from Navy Pier to Grant Park. To further broaden its vista, the hotel is in the midst of a $20 million guest room renovation set to debut in March 2009. A 30,000-square-foot meeting space expansion will be unveiled in spring 2009. THE FLOOR PLAN •632 total guest rooms, 538 upgraded in first phase of renovations with a Specialty Swiss Comfort Bed, a 37inch high-definition split-screen plasma television, and a frameless glass shower stall •Oversized executive desks with spacious work spaces, mini bars, and ergonomic chairs •Technology docking center for using a laptop, MP3 player, DVD, and game console at the same time •New iBAHN NextConnect system with DS3 with virtual local area network capabilities •Suite and executive-level room refreshments to start in December MEETINGS BLUEPRINT •27,000 square feet of meeting space and 32 meeting rooms. In June 2009, expanding to 50,000 square feet and 36 rooms •Two furnished executive boardrooms •Audio/video conferencing and iBAHN NextConnect high-speed wired and wireless Internet •6,106-square-foot Grand Ballroom and 2,400-square-foot Alpine Ballroom are two of city’s most technologically sophisticated venues ATTRACTIONS •Downtown financial and business district, and The Magnificent Mile •Art Institute of Chicago, Shedd Aquarium, Shakespeare Theater, and the Museum of Contemporary Art •Chicago River sightseeing cruises DINING DELIGHTS •Geneva and The Palm •Lobby Lounge, 24-hour room service ON THE MAP Situated in the heart of downtown, Swissotel Chicago is 27 minutes from O’Hare International Airport. CONTACT Sales Office (312) 268-8215 E-mail: sales.chicago@swissotel.com www.swissotelchicagomeetings.com OVERFLOW SOMETIMES IT’S BETTER 1/2 Island WHEN IT’S BIGGER Ad 5 1/2X 7 1/2 $70.5 Million Transformation $20.5 Million Guestroom and Fitness Center Renovation 30,000 Sq. Ft. Meeting Expansion 15,000 Sq. Ft. Ballroom Addition WIN A DIAMOND RING! * RENOVATED The Big Day: Guest room upgrades, phase 2, March 2009; Meeting space expansion, Spring 2009 The Bottom Line: $20 million; $47 million 66 July 21, 2008 SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION http://www.swissotelchicagomeetings.com http://www.swissotelchicagomeetings.com http://www.swissotelchicagomeetings.com

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