InterContinental Chicago O'Hare Celebrates "Art of Meetings"

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. October 14, 2008

CHICAGO, IL, October 7, 2008. The new 556-room InterContinental Chicago O'Hare offers planners and attendees a one-of-a-kind experience to berenewed and inspired through an environment of creativity. Home to afully-functioning art gallery and original artwork featured throughout thesophisticated, design-forward property, groups have access to a uniqueinteractive live art performance, such as an exclusive artist who creates awork of art during a luncheon.

This unique live art performance is just one example of how theInterContinental Chicago O'Hare creates an atmosphere of art and culture,setting itself apart from every other luxury and business hotel. Its veryown Museo art gallery showcases works by famous artists such as Dali,Kimler, Young, along with well-known local Chicago-area artists. Groupmembers are invited to schedule a complimentary champagne tour of Museo andits museum style setting, making business gatherings unforgettable, relaxingand creative. Original works of art appear in every guest room and are alsodisplayed throughout its 53,000-square-feet of stylish, flexible meetingspace.

"Our guests love experiencing art and culture, and business travelers' ideasare pushed to new heights in this relaxing, art-rich environment. When groupmembers take a break from their business meetings to experience the originalartwork and classic, elegant design throughout our hotel, they tell us thatthey return to their meetings with renewed creativity," said David Hall,general manager of the InterContinental Chicago O'Hare. A contemporarydestination for business and leisure travelers alike that opened September8, 2008, the property is managed by Portfolio Hotels and Resorts of OakBrook, IL.

In addition to the hotel's elegance, class and focus on the arts andculture, meeting and event planners are choosing the eco-savvyInterContinental Chicago O'Hare for its commitment to the environment. Thehotel goes above and beyond in preserving the earth's resources by using100% renewable energy credits from wind, building an energy-saving roof,recycling all materials used throughout the hotel and convention area, andoffering recycled and biodegradable options for groups.

Groups booking their meetings of 50 room nights or more by January 15, 2009- with their meetings held by February 28, 2009* - will receive acomplimentary live art performance during the group's luncheons. Groups ofall sizes, including the American Society of Health Systems Pharmacists, arealready booking their meetings with the InterContinental Chicago O'Hare.They appreciate the versatile meeting area, which includes 33 event spaces,nine private boardrooms and four grand ballrooms. The hotel also features a250 seat live entertainment venue and top-shelf restaurants, includingMcCormick & Schmick's and The Capital Grille. Located five minutes from theChicago O'Hare International Airport and near the Allstate Arena and theDonald E. Stephens Convention Center, the hotel is also convenient toMcCormick Place, Chicago's Loop, world-renowned shopping, and fine dining.For information or reservations, please call 847-544-5300, or visitwww.icohare.com.

*Offer based on availability and subject to change.