Hotel Information

There are a number of hotels within walking distance of the school. Rates are subject to a tourist tax of 14.9%.

It is suggested that you pay only for one or two nights, at first. After 1 or 2 days, students often arrange to share a room with 1 or 2 others for company and to reduce expenses.

Students stay at the Congress Plaza Hotel, 520 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60606, 800-635-1666 (highest rate, 1 block away); the Essex Inn, 800 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, Il 60605, 312-939-2800 (medium rate, 2 blocks away); or the Chicago Travelodge Downtown, 65 East Harrison, Chicago, IL 60605, 800-578-7878 (lowest rate, 1/2 block away).

Please write or call directly for more complete information.

Please mention that you will be attending the AMERICAN FLORAL ART SCHOOL. Ask for a student rate.

There is also the Hostelling International Chicago, 24 E. Congress Parkway, Chicago, IL 60605, 312-386-9332.