Chicago city information, detailed maps, and driving instructions to the hotel are available on the Chicago Marriott Downtown web page. For public transportation, visit the Chicago Transit Authority web page. The hotel is located two blocks east of the Grand station on the Red Line. The brochures page contains PDF versions of the CTA maps and schedules. The SSF Program arranges and pays for accommodations, meals and registration fees for sponsored guests.
Charges made directly by guests without conference authorization are the guest's responsibility.
Special arrangements can be made in advance for sponsored guests bringing a spouse to the conference. The difference in room charges and any other expenses of the spouse will be assumed by the sponsored guest and spouse. Parking is available in the general area for a fee, which is not covered by the conference.