Hotel

WOW Design Live returns in 2020 to one of our favorite host cities: Chicago, the site of the biggest, most buzzed-about events in our 27-year history.

We’ll be headquartered at the Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile.

You’ll be close to Millennium Park, Lake Michigan and the Chicago River, as well as many of Chicago’s finest restaurants, attractions, theaters, shopping and nightspots. You’ll want to explore this friendly, walkable city and its world-class architecture, expansive parks and vibrant arts and culture.

We’ve arranged special room rates for WOW Design Live attendees at the Marriott

Space in the room blocks is limited, so book your room right away. 

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Official 2018 WOW Design Live Housing Provider and Block Information

When making your housing arrangements for WOW Design Live 2018, it is important to use a company that you can trust. WOW Design Live provides housing arrangements through EventSphere, the official housing provider.

Why Book in the WOW Design Live Block?

  • Special rates are negotiated
  • Official hotels are WOW Design Live-endorsed and inspected
  • Greater networking opportunities exist in hotels within the block
  • Reservations within the block are protected from hotel relocation
  • Housing representatives are available for on-site assistance with official hotels
  • Friendly booking terms: No change fees. No upfront non-refundable payments
  • Guaranteed rates
  • Easy to modify or cancel reservations

WOW Design Live has designated EventSphere as the only official housing provider for the 2020 WOW Design Live. There are companies and organizations that will try to present themselves as official partners of WOW Design Live and offer you a potential room that might not been guaranteed or available. Again, EventSphere is the only official housing provider for the 2020 WOW Design Live.

Potential Problems When Booking with Other Providers:

  • The hotels may not have been pre-qualified and viewed by WOW Design Live staff
  • Many hotels require hefty deposits and full pre-payment along with steep change and cancelation fees
  • On-site support is not provided for these ancillary hotels if you incur challenges during your stay

Unaffiliated housing companies NOT endorsed by WOW Design Live include:

  • Corporate Housing Planners
  • Global Expo Housing
  • Convention Housing Services
  • Exhibition Housing Services

EventSphere cannot help you or protect your rooms when you book through any other source. EventSphere is the only OFFICIAL 2020 WOW Design Live Housing Partner!

Travel

Flying to Chicago?

Visit the O’Hare and/or Midway International Airport websites for flight information. You’ll also find valuable information about the Airport Transit System (ATS) that directly links O’Hare to downtown and the western suburbs via Metra.

Ride Metra – Avoid Traffic Headaches

Metra is a commuter rail system serving the Chicago area, from downtown to the six-county area of northeast Illinois. Visit Metra’s website for information about maps, schedules, and tickets.

If you’re new to Metra, visit its helpful webpage for new riders where you’ll find important information covering the basics and a handy video on how to plan a trip on Metra.

Take Time to Explore Chicago

Chicago is full of fun and interesting things to do and see. Even if your time is limited, we encourage you check out as much of the city as you can. Watch the video to the right for ideas.