Chicago Hotels Offer Special Packages for Two Breathtaking Exhibitions, Edward Hopper and Watercolors by Winslow Homer: The Color of Light

On View February 16–May 10, 2008

Fifteen Chicago area hotels—14 in downtown Chicago and one near O'Hare International Airport—are now offering special packages with undated, untimed tickets to see Edward Hopper and Watercolors by Winslow Homer: The Color of Light, two breathtaking exhibitions on view at the Art Institute from February 16 to May 10, 2008.

Packages also feature a Museum Shop bonus specially created for hotel guests:

• An unframed Edward Hopper exhibition poster featuring Nighthawks, valued at $18.95, with a Museum Shop purchase of $50 or more, or
• A 20% discount on a purchase of $100 or more, or
• A pop-up umbrella featuring details from Edward Hopper’s Nighthawks, valued at $34, with a purchase of $200 or more

Most participating hotels are conveniently located in one of two exciting neighborhoods:

Chicago's Loop: Located just south of the Chicago River, the Loop is home to the Art Institute, Grant Park, State Street shopping, and Chicago's historic theater district.

The Magnificent Mile: Bounded by North Michigan Avenue, the Chicago River, and Oak Street Beach, the Magnificent Mile is lined with great restaurants, entertainment, and shopping, including Water Tower Place, 900 North Michigan shops, and Chicago Place.

Whether coming from far afield or leaving the suburbs for a weekend on the town, guests may choose from hotels that combine comfort, convenience, and class with the chance to see the magnificent work of two American master painters at one of the world's greatest art museums.

Unless specifically noted, all packages are subject to taxes and gratuities and are based upon availability. Reservations are required. Hotels reserve the right to adjust package rates.

The Best Western Grant Park Hotel

• Overnight accommodations for two
• Two undated, untimed tickets to Edward Hopper and Watercolors by Winslow Homer: The Color of Light
• Museum Shop Bonus exclusively for hotel guests

The Best Western Grant Park offers its special Art Institute Homer-Hopper Package at a nightly rate of $170, Sunday–Thursday and $190, Friday–Saturday, subject to availability. Accommodations with a Lake Michigan view are an additional $20

Conrad Chicago

• Overnight accommodations for two
• Special culinary interpretation of the works of Edward Hopper and Winslow Homer, prepared by the Executive Chef and delivered to your room
• Two undated, untimed tickets to Edward Hopper and Watercolors by Winslow Homer: The Color of Light
• Two audio tours of both exhibitions
• Museum Shop Bonus exclusively for hotel guests
• $25 gift certificate to Blick Art Supply
  

Conrad Chicago offers a special package entitled, "The Art in You." Nightly rates begin at $350, plus tax, subject to availability.

Chicago's Essex Inn

• Overnight accommodations for two
• Two undated, untimed tickets to Edward Hopper and Watercolors by Winslow Homer: The Color of Light
• Museum Shop Bonus exclusively for hotel guests
• Two special gifts

The Essex Inn offers its special Edward Hopper and Winslow Homer Package at a nightly rate starting from $149, including all taxes. The exhibition audio tour is available for an additional cost.

The Fairmont Chicago

• Overnight accommodations for two
• Two undated, untimed tickets to Edward Hopper and Watercolors by Winslow Homer: The Color of Light
• Museum Shop Bonus exclusively for hotel guests
• Late check-out of 5:00 p.m.

The Fairmont Chicago offers its special Homer & Hopper at the Art Institute of Chicago Package at a nightly rate starting from $249, plus tax.

Hard Rock Hotel Chicago

• Overnight accommodations for two
• Two undated, untimed tickets to Edward Hopper and Watercolors by Winslow Homer: The Color of Light
• Book of 30 Edward Hopper Postcards
• Museum Shop Bonus exclusively for hotel guests

The Hard Rock Hotel Chicago offers its special artROCK package at a nightly rate starting from $245, plus tax, subject to availability.

Hilton Hotels of Chicago

• Overnight accommodations
• Two undated, untimed tickets to Edward Hopper and Watercolors by Winslow Homer: The Color of Light
• Museum Shop Bonus exclusively for hotel guests

The Hilton Chicago offers its special Art Institute Homer-Hopper Package at a nightly rate starting at $133, plus tax, based on double occupancy and subject to availability.

The Palmer House Hilton

• Overnight accommodations
• Two undated, untimed tickets to Edward Hopper and Watercolors by Winslow Homer: The Color of Light
• Museum Shop Bonus exclusively for hotel guests

The Hilton Chicago offers its special Art Institute Homer-Hopper Package at a nightly rate starting at $133, plus tax, based on double occupancy and subject to availability.

Hyatt Rosemont

• Deluxe overnight accommodations
• Complimentary airport shuttle service
• Complimentary parking
• Undated, untimed admission to Edward Hopper and Watercolors by Winslow Homer: The Color of Light
• Museum Shop Bonus exclusively for hotel guests

Hyatt Rosemont offers its special Homer Hopper Package through May 4, 2008, starting at a nightly rate of $124, plus tax. Rate based on single/double occupancy. Package rate includes one ticket to Edward Hopper and Watercolors by Winslow Homer: The Color of Light; contact the hotel directly prior to check-in or upon arrival to secure additional tickets.

Marriott Chicago Hotels

• Standard guest room with one king or two double beds
• Two undated, untimed tickets to Edward Hopper and Watercolors by Winslow Homer: The Color of Light
• Museum Shop Bonus exclusively for hotel guests

The Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile offers its special Art Institute Escape! Package Thursday–Monday at rates from $184 to $314, based upon availability. Ask for promotional code P52. This offer may not be combined with any other promotion.

Courtyard Chicago Downtown/River North

• Standard guest room with one king or two double beds
• Two undated, untimed tickets to Edward Hopper and Watercolors by Winslow Homer: The Color of Light
• Museum Shop Bonus exclusively for hotel guests

The Courtyard Chicago Downtown/River North offers its special Art Institute Escape! Package seven days a week at rates from $189 to $289, based upon availability. Ask for promotional code P52. This offer may not be combined with any other promotion.

The Seneca

• Your choice of accommodations for two
• Complimentary breakfast for two
• Complimentary valet parking
• Two undated, untimed tickets to Edward Hopper and Watercolors by Winslow Homer: The Color of Light
• Museum Shop Bonus exclusively for hotel guests

The Seneca’s special Art Institute Package is offered through May 4, 2008, at the following nightly rates, based on double occupancy: standard room with queen bed, $215 plus tax; suite with king bed, $225 plus tax; suite with two queen beds, $250 plus tax.  Certain blackout dates apply.

The Silversmith Hotel and Suites

• Deluxe suite accommodations for two
• Breakfast for two at Ada's
• Two undated, untimed tickets to Edward Hopper and Watercolors by Winslow Homer: The Color of Light
• Museum Shop Bonus exclusively for hotel guests

The Silversmith Hotel and Suites offers its special Art Institute Two Good to Be True Package at a nightly rate starting from $204, plus tax.

Swissôtel Chicago

• Your choice of accommodations for two
• Full American breakfast for two at Geneva Restaurant
• Two undated, untimed tickets to Edward Hopper and Watercolors by Winslow Homer: The Color of Light
• Museum Shop Bonus exclusively for hotel guests

Swissôtel Chicago's special Cultural Arts Package is offered at a nightly rate starting from $229, plus tax.

The Talbott Hotel

• Luxurious overnight accommodations for two
• Continental breakfast buffet for two
• Two undated, untimed tickets to Edward Hopper and Watercolors by Winslow Homer: The Color of Light
• Museum Shop Bonus exclusively for hotel guests

The Talbott Hotel offers its special Art Institute Cultural Package seven days a week at a nightly rate starting from $249, plus tax, subject to availability.

The Whitehall Hotel

• Overnight accommodations for two
• Welcome amenity upon arrival
• Two undated, untimed tickets to Edward Hopper and Watercolors by Winslow Homer: The Color of Light
• Museum Shop Bonus exclusively for hotel guests

The Whitehall Hotel offers its special Homer Hopper Package at the following nightly rates: superior king or double-bedded room, $239 plus tax; pinnacle king or double-bedded room, $299 plus tax.