Hotel Discount Programs
The system offers employees several ways to obtain discounted hotel rates. Detailed information can be found using the links below:
New University of Illinois Hotel Program
Anthony Travel offers a managed Hotel Program for contracting group sleeping room blocks and meeting space at hotels throughout the U.S. and internationally.
Units may utilize the program when the University of Illinois would be the organization responsible for signing the contract and/or paying for the event, and the venue is a hotel.
This includes hotel meeting space contracts and hotel sleeping room contracts with ten (10) or more rooms.
Anthony Travel will handle sourcing the hotels, contract negotiations, and payment for the sleeping room block and/or event. The event planner selects the hotel then works directly with the hotel on the logistics of the event.
Units may complete an Event Questionnaire and submit it to our dedicated Hotel Program Manager, Matt Blume (UIL Alum), or contact Matt at matthewblume@anthonytravel.com or by calling (708) 348-1270.
UIL Hotel Program Process
NOTE: Please use vendor id @04251141 (On Location Events DBA Anthony Travel) and include IPHEC2143 on the purchase requisition form submitted in iBuy.
UIL Hotel Program FAQS
Please send requests for 9 rooms or less per night to UILtravel@anthonytravel.com.
Contracted Hotel Room Rates
Anthony Travel is developing a portfolio of university preferred hotels that offer discounted room rates for employees, guests, and visitors. These rates will be offered through iTravel , through one of our dedicated travel consultants, or through the hotel booking links provided below. For assistance with requests of 9 rooms or less per night, please email UILtravel@anthonytravel.com.
Downtown
Crown Plaza Chicago West Loop
25 S Halsted Street, Chicago, IL 60661
312-829-5000
Book UIL rate
Amenities:
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
- Onsite parking
- Fitness center
- Onsite Restaurant
Kimpton Gray Hotel
122 West Monroe Street, Chicago, IL 60603
312-750-9012
Book UIL Rate
Amenities:
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
- $25 Resort Fee Waived (adjusted off on arrival)
- Valet parking
- Restaurant Onsite
- Spa Services
Midway Airport
Hilton Chicago/Oak Lawn
9333 South Cicero Ave, Oak Lawn, IL 60453
708-425-7800
Book UIL Rate
Amenities:
- Complimentary Airport Shuttle 6am-9pm (Reservation Required)
- Complimentary Parking ($15 value per night)
- Restaurant Onsite
- Fitness Center
- Indoor Pool
O’Hare Airport
Sonesta Chicago O’Hare Airport
10233 West Higgins Road, Rosemont, IL 60018
847-954-8600
Book UIL rate
Amenities:
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
- 50% parking discount
- Airport shuttle
- Restaurant on site
- Fitness center
- Laundry Services
Hampton Inn & Suites Urbana
1200 W. University Ave, Urbana, IL 61801
217-337-1100
Book UIL rate
Amenities
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
- Complimentary Hot Breakfast
- Fitness Center
- Indoor Pool
Hilton Garden Inn Champaign
1501 S. Neil Street, Champaign, IL 61820
217-352-9970
Book UIL rate
Amenities
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
- Restaurant Onsite
- Business Center
- Fitness Center
- Indoor Pool
Holiday Inn Champaign
101 Trade Center Drive, Champaign, IL 61820
217-398-3400
Book UIL Rate
Amenities:
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
- Restaurant Onsite
- Business Center
- Fitness Center
- Indoor Pool
Homewood Suites Champaign
117 S. Neil Street, Champaign, IL 61820
217-352-9960
Book UIL rate
Amenities
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
- Complimentary Hot Breakfast Buffet
- Complimentary light Wednesday evening meal
- Business Center
- Fitness Center
- Indoor Pool
Club Quarters Membership
The University of Illinois System is a member of Club Quarters. Club Quarters provides full-service hotels in Chicago, New York, Washington, D.C., Boston, Philadelphia, Houston, San Francisco and London for the exclusive use of members and guests. Club Quarters also provides space for meetings and training programs, including complete banquet services.
The rates offered by Club Quarters are usually lower than the allowable rates. Check the Member Rates document below for seasonal rate information.
State of Illinois Hotel Discounts
The State of Illinois has negotiated rates with many hotels throughout Illinois that are lower than the state maximum lodging allowance. Prior to reserving a room at the maximum allowance, employees should review the Preferred Hotel Listing found on the Illinois Department of Central Management (CMS) website.
To secure a room at or below the state rate, make the reservation as far in advance as possible. If the state rate is not available on a hotel's booking website, call the hotel and identify yourself as a University of Illinois System employee and request the state rate.
Some of the hotels listed on the CMS website will not make a reservation at the state allowable lodging rate. They will only honor this rate after the employee presents their university i-Card at check-in, thereby proving their status as a state of Illinois employee
National Hotel Chains
Many national hotel chains extend discounted rates to government employees. Links to hotel chain websites and toll-free phone numbers are provided. Individual hotels determine if they will offer a government rate and what their requirements are to qualify for it. Discounts vary based on hotel, location, dates, and availability.
National Hotel Chain Web Sites & Toll-Free Numbers