Make plans now to return to campus for Alumni Weekend: May 16–19, 2024.


Suggested Hotels


Exclusive room blocks have been reserved at several hotels in Hyde Park and downtown Chicago for May 16, 17, and 18, 2024. 

Please note the following:

  • Reservations are first come, first served and subject to availability.
  • Accommodation reservations and cancellations are the sole responsibility of the individual. Cancellations are subject to hotel policy.
  • Quoted room rates do not include applicable state and local taxes. 
  • The University of Chicago Housing and Residence Life office and International House do not offer short-term housing accommodations.
     

HYDE PARK HOTELS
 

Hyatt Place Chicago–South / University Medical Center

5225 South Harper Avenue
773.752.5300
Reservations can be made online or by calling 888.HYATT.HP (888.492.8847).
Room rate: $272
This rate expires April 13, 2024.
Note: This room rate will be honored three (3) days prior and three (3) days after May 16–19, 2024, subject to availability of guest rooms at the time of reservation.

 

SOPHY Hyde Park

1411 East 53rd Street
773.289.1003
Reservations can be made online or by calling 833.347.0042 and referencing the group code 142159.
Room rate: $309
This rate expires April 1, 2024.
Note: Should you wish to reserve nights online outside May 16, 17, and 18, 2024, you must first book your reservation for these dates and then contact Teja Syers at tsyers@sophyhotel.com with your confirmation number to add nights. Trying to include additional dates not listed above will result in an “Invalid Code” message.
 

The Study at University of Chicago

1227 East 60th Street 
773.643.1600
Our Alumni Weekend room block at the Study is full at this time; however, rooms may still be available online or by calling 773.643.1600.
 

DOWNTOWN CHICAGO HOTELS
 

InterContinental Chicago Magnificent Mile

505 North Michigan Avenue
312.944.4100
Reservations can be made online or by calling Hotel Reservations at 800.327.0200 and referencing the group name UOC 2024 Alumni Weekend or the group code ZGU.
Room rate: Grand Tower Guest Room, $299
This rate expires April 25, 2024.
The rate includes complimentary guest room Wi-Fi, access to the fitness center and indoor pool, two water bottles in the guest room per night, and 800 and local calls.
 

Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel

221 North Columbus Drive
312.565.5258
Reservations can be made online or by calling the toll-free reservations number at 800.333.3333 and asking for the UChicago Alumni Weekend 2024 rate.
Room rate: $289
This rate expires April 25, 2024.
The hotel will provide the following at no additional charge: laptop safes in all guest rooms, complimentary high-speed guest room Wi-Fi access, complimentary 24-hour fitness center, complimentary access to outdoor terrace and indoor/outdoor pools, and business center with complimentary internet and printing services.

 

Parking Information


Campus North Garage (Ellis Ave. and 55th St.)

  • Free after 2:00 p.m. on Thursday until 8:00 a.m. on Friday. 
  • Free after 4:00 p.m. on Friday and all day Saturday and Sunday. 
     

Kimbark South Garage (6021 S. Kimbark Ave.)

  • Free after 2:00 p.m. on Thursday until 8:00 a.m. on Friday. 
  • Free after 4:00 p.m. on Friday and all day Saturday and Sunday. 
     

Lexington Lot (5835 S. University Ave.)

  • Free after 4:00 p.m. on Friday and all day Sunday.
     

Wells Lot (6000 S. Drexel Ave.)

  • Free after 4:00 p.m. on Friday and all day Saturday and Sunday. 

 

Gerald Ratner Athletics Center 

5530 S. Ellis Avenue
Week pass rate: $15
To secure your week pass, please contact Jacqueline Vinje at vinje@uchicago.edu for next steps.