Hotel&FAQ

Hotel Information & Frequently Asked Questions

Hotel Address                     Schedule

Hilton Chicago & Towers     11:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. Check-in and Reception

Grand Ballroom                    11:45 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Lunch and Awards Presented

720 S. Michigan Ave.           

Chicago, Illinois, 60605
Tel: 312-922-4400

 

Directions

From North: Take I-90/94 to Congress Parkway East.  Drive ¼ mile on Congress, turn right on Michigan Ave.  Hotel is three blocks down.

 

From South: Take the Dan Ryan Expressway north to I-90/94. Exit I-55 North to Chicago north on Lake Shore Drive.  Turn left on Balbo and proceed two blocks.  The hotel will be on your left.

From West:Take I-290 to Michigan Ave., turn right on Michigan Ave.  Hotel is three blocks down.

The Hilton is also accessible via many public transit options. It is less than one mile from the Harrison Red Line stop as well as the Roosevelt Orange, Green and Red Line stops.  Several bus lines are also available. To plan your trip using public transit, visit http://tripsweb.rtachicago.com.

 

Parking

The Hilton Chicago & Towers offers self serve parking at an AFP discounted rate of $22.00 per car.  Discount tickets are available the day of the Luncheon at the parking garage or at the AFP registration desk.  In and out privileges not available.

 

As an alternate option, the hotel also offers valet parking service on a “subject to availability” basis for $32.00 per car.  This rate is not applicable for overnight parking. 

 

Once you arrive at the Hilton

Luncheon registration and the reception will be held in the Normandie Lounge located on the second floor of the hotel, just above the main entrance of the hotel on Michigan Ave.

 

The Luncheon will begin promptly at 11:45 in the Grand Ballroom, also located on the second floor.

Menu

To Begin…

Bouquet of Bibb, Radicchio and Red Oak Lettuces
Golden and Red Beets, Goat Cheese Medallion, Candied Walnuts and Dried Cranberries
Balsamic Vinaigrette

The Entrée…
Grilled Boneless Chicken Breast presented on a Bed of Sautéed Spinach
Topped with Mango Papaya Salsa
Accompanied by

Israel Cous Cous and a Bundle of Haricot Vert tied with Carrot band

Something Sweet…
Carrot Ginger Whoopie Pie with Nutella and Cream Cheese Filling
Garnished with Crème Anglaise & Fresh Strawberries

~Freshly Brewed Gourmet Coffee, Decaffeinated Coffee and a

Selection of Herbal Teas

 

Coat Check

If the weather dictates a need for a coat check one will be available on the second floor.  Directional signage will be provided for your convenience. The cost is $2.00 per item.

 

Americans With Disabilities Act

If you require accommodations addressed by the Americans With Disabilities Act, please contact the AFP Chicago Chapter headquarters at (630) 416-1166 for assistance.

 

Attire

Attire at the Philanthropy Awards Luncheon is business dress.

Substitutions & Replacements

If you are unable to attend and plan to send someone in your place, please inform your replacement to pick up your name badge in the Awards Luncheon check-in area (Chicago Ballroom, 2nd floor) and proceed to the on-site registration desk.  An AFP registration staff member will then make them a new badge.

Badges

Pre-Registered attendees will have their table number indicated on the bottom left corner of the name badge.

Other Reminders

Bring business cards for networking!
If you requested a special meal, you will have a special meal ticket with your badge. Limited supplies of special meals will be available.  Therefore we can not guarantee a special meal if you did not order it in advance.

Cancellation Policy

All cancellations must be submitted in writing on official, organizational letterhead and must be received by the AFP Chicago Chapter office on or before, Friday, May 4, 2012.  A $25 per ticket, processing fee will be deducted from the refunded registration.  No refunds will be issued for cancellations received after, Friday, May 4, 2012.