Destination
Chicago, known as the Windy City, is a vibrant metropolis brimming with history, culture, and architectural wonders. One of its most famous attractions is the Magnificent Mile. Stretching along Michigan Avenue, this iconic mile offers shopping, world-class dining, upscale hotels, and captivating art galleries.
Venue & Accommodation
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Chicago – Magnificent Mile
Accommodation will be sold on a first come, first serve basis and all reservations are to be made through the booking link below to have access to the special negotiated rates. Reservations made by third parties or other channels won’t be considered part of the SANS room block.
The published rates will be available until March 15, 2025. Book early to secure your discounted rate! After this date, the hotel will only accept reservations based on availability & increased rates may apply.
Tucked between Magnificent Mile shopping and Navy Pier attractions, our location makes exploring Chicago easy. We’re a 10-minute walk from 360 CHICAGO, Millennium Park, and the CTA Red Line. Relax with a cocktail in the lobby or enjoy a drink after a rooftop swim in the summer. We offer workout equipment in some rooms plus a separate fitness center.
Why stay at the conferece hotel?
Please consider the benefits of staying at SANS’s official conference hotel – The Double Tree by Hilton Chicago – Magnificent Mile.
Here are the top 4 reasons to book your accommodation in the official SANS hotel.
- Enhance your opportunities to meet with colleagues and share experiences.
- SANS has invested time and effort to negotiate the best rate available over the duration of the conference.
- Booking in SANS’s room block helps the entire conference costs which are based in part by bedroom pick up. If not met, SANS could be financially responsible for lost revenue owed to the hotel. This can affect registration rates.
If we do not contract for sleeping rooms
- Attendees will pay more to stay at the conference hotel.
- The conference will incur additional expenses in meeting room rental and other costs
- The hotel will not hold rooms for attendees, leaving some quite far from the conference venue.
- Added charges to travel to and from conference site may apply
Your SANS leadership takes their role of finding a conference site very seriously. They look at several locations. The needs of attendees are considered as well as the need of the overall conference experience.
Please support the conference by staying at the conference hotel.
Rates
Roomblock Single/Double: $229 USD
Interested in Roomshare?
Interested in finding fellow delegates to share hotel rooms with during SANS 2025? If so, please fill out our Roomshare form
Getting Here
Ready to explore the vibrant city of Chicago? Traveling by air is the most convenient way to reach this iconic destination. Simply book your flight to iconic O’Hare International Airport which offers a wide range of domestic and international flights Once you arrive, you’ll be greeted by the city’s world-class transportation system, including taxis, ride-sharing services, and public transit options like the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA).
Getting Around
Chicago is an extremely walkable city, from our downtown to our vibrant neighborhoods. There are lot’s of options like: Public transit, Rideshare, High speed rail, bike rental, and more! Click here to learn more
International Travelers
It is your sole responsibility to ensure that you have all the travel documents necessary to enter in, or transit through, each country on your itinerary. Please ensure you verify the requirements for each country as the required documents for the outbound portion of your travel may differ from those required on the return.
Find out what you need to visit Chicago, USA as a tourist or business person, how to extend your stay, and what documents you need to carry with you.
Letters of Invite
Letters of invite can be provided to international delegates who may require a letter for Visa application. Please note, full conference registration and payment must be arranged prior to a letter being provided. Please email us for more information.
Local Info
Spring in Chicago means flowers in bloom, warming weather, and buzzing activity in our parks and along the lake. Temperatures in typically range in the 50s°F (10 – 15°C). Rainfall averages 3.5 – 3.8 inches (92 – 94mm).
American currency is the US Dollar.
- A 10.25% sales tax is applied in the city of Chicago.
- Hotel Accommodations Tax is currently 17.4%.
- Taxi drivers, bartenders, and waiters generally receive a 20% gratuity on the pre-tax amount of your bill for standard service, though it is appropriate to leave a 25%-plus gratuity for exceptional service.
- Hotel doormen and valet parking attendants are tipped approximately $2.
- Bellhops are tipped $2 per bag.
- Hotel chambermaids are usually tipped $2 per day.
In case of emergency: 911
Non-emergency police/fire/city services: 311
U.S. uses 120 volt, 60 hertz. Tip: buy a Type-B adapter plug NEMA 5-15 to ensure your electrical items work while you’re visiting.
Smoking as well as “vaping” or the use of e-cigarettes, vape pens, and e-hookahs is prohibited in enclosed public places, and within 15 feet of the entrance of these establishments.