TRAVEL & HOTEL
HOST HOTEL
Reserve your room at the iconic Palmer House, a Hilton Hotel! Book online or call (877) 865-5321 and reference the Society for Hospitality & Foodservice Management National Conference to access exclusive rates starting at $299/night + tax. The conference group rate is available through Monday, September 14, 2026 — or while rooms last. A one-night deposit is required at the time of booking and is refundable 72 hours prior to check in. We encourage attendees to book early!
Hotel Check-In: 4:00 p.m.| Hotel Check-Out: 11:00 a.m.
Sweet Taste of History
EXPERIENCE CHICAGO
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TRANSPORTATION
From Midway (MDW)
Located approximately 12 miles from the hotel, the approximate taxi fare runs $35+. The CTA Orange Line runs directly from Midway to Harold Washington Library in about 25 minutes, steps from the hotel.
From O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Located approximately 18 miles from the hotel, your options include rideshare, taxi or the CTA Blue Line. Taxi fare runs approximately $60+. The CTA Blue Line departs directly from O'Hare every 10 minutes and arrives at Monroe station in about 43 minutes — one block from the hotel.
Driving in? View parking options and rates.
AN ICON
Built as the ultimate wedding gift, the original Palmer House was swallowed by the Great Chicago Fire just 13 days after opening, only to rise again on November 8, 1873. By featuring the original hotel in the conference graphic, SHFM pays homage to that enduring, resilient spirit — proof that hospitality never stays down for long.