- Check-in: 4:00 p.m. | Check-out: 12:00 p.m.
- Airport Access: 20.7 miles from Chicago O'Hare International Airport and 9.7 miles from Chicago Midway International
- Wellness: GBAC STAR Facility Accreditation, state-of-the-art fitness center, smoke-free property
- Accessibility: The Marriott Marquis is completely accessible. Please refer to "Property Details - Accessibility Information" at the bottom of their homepage.
- Sustainability: 27.88 kg/room night carbon footprint, 250.93 liters/room night water footprint, guest room recycling, and LEED: New Construction Certified.
- Parking: Off-site self parking is located at McCormick Place Parking Lot A which is attached via the Marriott Marquis SkyBridge; daily valet is $54/night.
- Cancellation: There will be no charge if room is cancelled 72 hours prior to the first day of arrival; if you cancel within 72 hours, you will be liable for one night, plus tax.
- Early Departure Fee: If you decide to depart early and do not communicate your itinerary change with the hotel beforehand or upon checking in, you will be charged $269, plus tax as a penalty.
Marriott Marquis Chicago
Besides being a part of the biggest Gopher sleepover in the world and adding one of our custom hotel key cards to your collection, there are many reasons to stay at the Marriott Marquis Chicago! This beautiful hotel is located near historic neighborhoods, world-class museums, lakefront recreation, and just two blocks from the Green Line 'L' stop on Michigan Avenue with easy access to many of Chicago's premier attractions. Guest rooms boast floor-to-ceiling windows, deluxe bedding, complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi access, a 55-inch flat-screen TV, a mini-fridge, and a large workspace. For more information: Marriott Marquis Chicago Brochure.pdf
Gopher Academy has negotiated a room rate of $269/night, plus tax. All conference activities, as well as our room block, are located at the Marriott Marquis Chicago. GopherCon's room reservations end on Thursday, June 20th at 5:00 p.m. Central Daylight Time. After this date, we cannot guarantee availability or the rate.
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