The 24th Annual Meeting of the American Law and Economics Association will be held on Thursday and Friday, May 8-9, 2014 in Chicago.

Blocks of hotel rooms have been reserved at the following hotels.  Please be aware that Chicago has an occupancy tax of 16.4% that is not included in the quoted rates.  The room block expiration dates are listed with each hotel listing. Once the block has expired, availability and rates are not guaranteed, so please make your reservation before the expiration dates.  All Chicago hotels and restaurants are nonsmoking.

Inn of Chicago
162 East Ohio Street, Chicago, IL 60611
Rate:  $139 per night Queen Room
Block expiration date:  April 7, 2014
To make a reservation: call 312-787-3100 and identify the group as “ALEA – University of Chicago.”

Comfortable and chic Chicago hotels, the Inn of Chicago Magnificent Mile is just a couple of blocks north of the Gleacher Center, in the heart of downtown Chicago.  The accommodations are designed with your comfort and needs in mind.

Homewood Suites Chicago Downtown
40 East Grand Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611
Rate: $181 per night King Suite
Block expiration date: April 11, 2014
To make a reservation: call 312-644-2222 and identify the group as “ALEA – University of Chicago.”

This all-suite hotel is located a couple of blocks west of the Gleacher Center. The rooms have kitchens but also include a hot breakfast every day and dinner Monday thru Thursday – both offer healthy food options. They are fitness-focused and will provide power workout exercises, scenic running/walking routes, and discounts to a nearby yoga and fitness studio. You can relax in their indoor rooftop pool

Omni Chicago Hotel
676 North Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611
Rate:  $199 per night Deluxe Queen Suite
Block Expiration date:  April 16
To make a reservation:  Click Here. Or call 800-843-6664 and identify the group as “ALEA – University of Chicago.”

This all suites luxury boutique hotel is just a few blocks down the Magnificant Mile from the Gleacher Center. It has an indoor pool and exercise room, great restaurant, and very personal service. Each private suite has an elegant parlour and separate bedroom.

InterContinental Chicago Hotel
505 North Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611
Rate:  $205 per night Grand Tower
Block expiration: April 18, 2014
To make a reservation Click Here
Or call 312-944-4100 or 800-628-2112 and identify the group as “ALEA – University of Chicago.”

Just around the corner from the Gleacher Center the InterContinental pairs modern comfort with a touch of 1920’s splendour. This lovingly restored Chicago luxury hotel was once the 1929 Medinah Athletics Club, part of Michigan Avenue’s architectural heritage. Luxury details include ENO for wine tasting, recreated gold leaf murals, and an ornate pool once used by Tarzan actor Johnny Weissmuller.  Discover the best of Chicago within walking distance of museums, upscale shopping and theatres. Navy Pier, the Art Institute, Millennium Park, Shedd Aquarium, and Oak Street Beach are minutes away.