AREA	NUMBER OF HOTELS
Chicago Metro [PDF, 88KB]
Suburban Cook County, counties of DuPage,   Kane, Lake, McHenry, and Will	110
City of Chicago [PDF, 35KB]	38
Chicago Area Airports [PDF, 27KB]
Midway	3
O'Hare	18
Downstate Illinois [PDF, 100KB]
City of Springfield	20
All other Downstate IL Areas	111
State Parks/Lodges [PDF, 18KB]	9

Hotel Services and Amenities

To assist travelers in selecting a hotel to fit their specific needs, a list of services has been included for each hotel.

Payment Methods

Employees are strongly encouraged to use the Diners Club corporate charge card to pay for lodging expenses. Many hotels do not accept direct billing. Direct billing is solely at the discretion of the hotel. If direct billing is required, employees should inquire when making reservations.

Tax Rates

Rates listed do not include applicable taxes. To assist agencies and employees in budgeting their lodging expenditures, current tax rates are included for each city listed. These rates are subject to change.

Parking

Parking charges listed reflect the rates provided by the hotel to the Governor’s Travel Control Board at the time the agreement was signed. These rates are subject to change.

Negotiated Rates

The negotiated rates shown are valid July 1, 2007 - June 30, 2008.

Internet Addresses

Internet addresses, either for the hotel specifically or for the chain it represents, have been included for each property. Employees are encouraged to use these links to obtain additional information about the hotel and to make reservations when the negotiated state rate, or a better rate, is available through the on-line process. Note: Although these links are provided to assist travelers in making reservations, employees must adhere to their agency policy regarding Internet usage.

Remember, hotels appearing on the Preferred Hotel Listing must always be contacted first when seeking overnight accommodations.

Hotel Services and Amenities

To assist travelers in selecting a hotel to fit their specific needs, a list of services has been included for each hotel.

Payment Methods

Employees are strongly encouraged to use the Diners Club corporate charge card to pay for lodging expenses. Many hotels do not accept direct billing. Direct billing is solely at the discretion of the hotel. If direct billing is required, employees should inquire when making reservations.

Tax Rates

Rates listed do not include applicable taxes. To assist agencies and employees in budgeting their lodging expenditures, current tax rates are included for each city listed. These rates are subject to change.

Parking

Parking charges listed reflect the rates provided by the hotel to the Governor’s Travel Control Board at the time the agreement was signed. These rates are subject to change.

Negotiated Rates

The negotiated rates shown are valid July 1, 2007 - June 30, 2008.

Internet Addresses

Internet addresses, either for the hotel specifically or for the chain it represents, have been included for each property. Employees are encouraged to use these links to obtain additional information about the hotel and to make reservations when the negotiated state rate, or a better rate, is available through the on-line process. Note: Although these links are provided to assist travelers in making reservations, employees must adhere to their agency policy regarding Internet usage.

Remember, hotels appearing on the Preferred Hotel Listing must always be contacted first when seeking overnight accommodations.

Lodging Guidelines

Lodging Exceptions