Hyatt Regency Chicago the largest hotel in downtown Chicago, Illinois, on the river, with more than 2,000 guest rooms and suites and the largest selection of event space. The guest rooms offer stunning downtown, Chicago River and Lake Michigan views with all the comforts of a modern urban getaway. Located at the center of the city’s top attractions, Hyatt Regency Chicago offers it hotel guests a walkable location and easy access to Navy Pier, Millennium Park, Chicago Riverwalk, the Magnificent Mile and Lake Michigan. Please contact the hotel directly for more information on discounted daily parking.
Hyatt Regency Website
Hotel Reservations
*Reservation Window Ends on July 24, 2026
We are now accepting hotel reservations. APPA has blocked a number of lodging rooms to accommodate registered members and guests based on recent history and hotel availability.
*To take advantage of APPA's room block you must be registered for the Training Institute.
The Hyatt Regency is offering a special per diem rate of $202 per night exclusively for APPA Training Institute attendees. This rate is available for a limited time only, so be sure to reserve your room today to secure this discounted pricing.
If you need assistance with registration or for hotel reservations greater of more than ten rooms, please contact Kimberly Mills, APPA's Office Manager and Registration Coordinator by email. *Please note that upon booking your reservation, your credit card will be charged a deposit equal to the first night's room and tax.
Explore Chicago
Visit Chicago | City of Chicago
"It is hopeless for the occasional visitor to try to keep up with Chicago. She outgrows his prophecies faster than he can make them." - Mark Twain, 1883
Chicago was only 46 years old when Mark Twain wrote those words, but it had already grown more than 100-fold, from a small trading post at the mouth of the Chicago River into one of the nation’s largest cities, and it wasn’t about to stop. Over the next 20 years, it would quadruple in population, amazing the rest of the world with its ability to repeatedly reinvent itself.
Chicago continues to be a place that many people from diverse backgrounds call home. Before it was a city, it was the home to numerous indigenous peoples, a legacy which continues to frame our relationship with the city, the land, and the environment.
Today, Chicago has become a global city, a thriving center of international trade and commerce, and a place where people of every nationality and background come to pursue the American dream.
Chicago O’Hare International Airport
Multi-award-winning, environmentally conscious O’Hare (ORD) is one of the largest airports in the world. It lies just 16 miles from downtown Chicago and boasts four terminals — three domestic (Terminals 1, 2 and 3) and one international (Terminal 5).
Midway International Airport
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)) is a major commercial airport on the southwest side of Chicago, Illinois, located approximately 12 miles from the city's Loop business district, and divided between the city's Clearing and Garfield Ridge communities.
Chicago Transit Authority
The nation’s second-largest public transportation system, the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA), operates Chicago’s eight ‘L’ train lines and 127 bus routes.
Cruising Through History
Dubbed the “Mother Road”, Route 66 runs from Chicago to Los Angeles. Since 1926, it’s been shuttling dreamers, drifters, and road-trippers across the heartland of America. Celebrate Route 66's 100 year anniversary with this two-day itinerary will immerse you in Route 66’s legacy as it winds through Chicago’s storied streets before moving westward, onto the rambling highway that has carried countless Americans to the Golden State.
First-time Visitor’s Guide to Chicago
First time in Chicago? This guide’s for you. To make the most of your inaugural visit, add these attractions, experiences, and events to your itinerary.
Visit the Millennium Park Campus
Millennium Park Campus is classic Chicago, with a long list of iconic things to see and do. Pay a visit to one of the city’s most famous public artworks, Cloud Gate, aka “The Bean.” Splash around in Crown Fountain, a shallow pool flanked by two 50-foot towers where the faces of Chicago locals spout water from pouting lips.
Explore lakefront Navy Pier
Navy Pier is a must-see Chicago destination. This family-friendly attraction has endless options for things to see and do: scenic boat rides on the lakes, summer fireworks displays, outposts of local food favorites, the largest rooftop bar in the county, free outdoor music, indoor gardens, carnival rides, and so much more.
Stroll the Chicago Riverwalk
Whether you’re in the mood to relax, party it up, or soak in culture, the Chicago Riverwalk is a variety of interests and experiences rolled into one. Sip wine on a riverside patio, go island style under a canopy of light-strewn trees, take an architectural boat tour, or kick back on a tiki party boat.
Chicago Museum Campus
The setting for Museum Campus couldn’t be lovelier — three Beaux-Arts-inspired buildings sitting on the shores of Lake Michigan. Set in lush parks and gardens, Field Museum, Shedd Aquarium, and Adler Planetarium, sit side by side, beckoning lovers of ancient civilizations, undersea worlds, and amazing universes.
Get the Ultimate Chicago Views
Chicago has two adrenaline-pumping observation deck experiences, located in two of the city’s tallest skyscrapers. TILT at 360 CHICAGO (located within 875 N. Michigan Ave.) tips you out and over The Magnificent Mile, and affords views over the city and Lake Michigan from 1,000 feet up.
Eat and Drink Up the City
Take a bite out of classic Chicago foods like deep dish pizza, Italian beef sandwiches, and Chicago style hot dogs (hold the ketchup). Experience award-winning fine dining at the city’s Michelin star-rated restaurants or travel the world without leaving Chicago at our wealth of international dining options.
WARNING STATEMENT
If any companies call you indicating they have special rates on flights or hotels available, they are “pirate housing companies” and DO NOT represent APPA, or area hotels or airlines that APPA has partnered with. If they reach out to you, we strongly recommend that you DO NOT use their services. No legitimate hotel or airline will ever contact you directly asking you to book with them.
* Any booking of non-training institute related events or tours are done at the discretion/risk of the attendee and APPA cannot be held responsible for any issues that may arise.
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