Swissôtel Chicago – Home to All Visual Studio Live! Sessions & Activities
Conference Location
Swissôtel Chicago
323 East Upper Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL 60601
Hotel Information
Swissôtel Chicago
323 East Upper Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL 60601
The deadline for booking a room at the conference rate has passed. Reach out to Sara Ross at [email protected] with any questions regarding hotel availability.
Swissôtel Chicago rooms booked within the Visual Studio Live! room block include:
- Complimentary use of the Health Club
- Complimentary In-room internet access
*The special attendee room rate is based on single or double occupancy. The room rate does not include applicable state, local and occupancy taxes.
Travel
Airports Choose from 2 major airports to get the rate that works for you:
O'Hare International Airport (ORD) – located 18 miles from the Swissôtel Chicago
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) – located 12.1 miles from the Swissôtel Chicago
Avis Rent-a-Car is offering a discount on car rental for Visual Studio Live! Chicago attendees. To receive the discounted rates, call Avis at 800.331.1600 and use the Avis Worldwide Discount (AWD) number D005872, or click here to make your reservation online.
Weather and Dress
Dress for Visual Studio Live! Chicago is casual. The average temperature in Chicago in May for a typical day ranges from a high of 65°F (18°C) to a low of 49°F (10°C). Some would describe it as mildly cool and breezy. Temperatures inside the meeting rooms can vary greatly, so please plan your attire accordingly.
Parking at the Swissôtel Chicago
Self-park at Swissotel, without In/Out Privileges, inclusive of tax
- 24-hour self parking $65/night
Valet at Swissotel, with In/Out Privileges, inclusive of tax
- 24-hour valet parking $84/night
If you are looking for additional options, below is a list of nearby parking garages:
- 303 East Wacker Garage
- Coast Parking (345 E. Wacker Dr.)
- The Tides at Lakeshore East (360 E South Water St)
- Illinois Center (111 E. Randolph)
- Park Millennium Parking Garage
- 225 Lower Columbus Drive with ParkABM or ParkChirp
You can also download an app such as SpotHero to find discounted parking in the area.