Palmer House Hilton
17 E. Monroe Street
Chicago, IL 60603
Telephone: (312) 726-7500
Palmer House Hilton – NAST Reservations Only
Palmer House Hilton – General Information
Hotel Reservations and Cut-off Date
To make hotel reservations for the NAST Annual Meeting, please visit Palmer House Hilton – NAST Reservations Only.
The NAST group rate is only available online via the website linked above. Please do not use the Palmer House website or the Hilton hotels website to make room reservations.
You may also reserve a room by contacting the hotel directly at (312) 726-7500. Ask for the “National Association of Schools of Theatre” or “NAST” block to receive the group rate and request written confirmation of your reservation. It is suggested that the dedicated NAST reservations link be used if at all possible.
It is imperative that you have written confirmation of your reservation from the hotel before leaving for Chicago. Please contact the hotel directly if confirmation is not received within a short time of making a reservation.
The Palmer House Hilton is holding preferred reservations for NAST Annual Meeting participants through Wednesday, February 26. After that date, room assignments will be made on a space-available basis only, and the NAST group rate may not be offered. Prospective attendees are encouraged to make reservations as soon as possible and cancel later if necessary. (Please review hotel policies regarding the time frame for cancellation without penalty.) Once the hotel reaches capacity, or the NAST room block is filled, other accommodations will need to be secured. Unfortunately, NAST is not able to assist participants in finding alternate lodging.
Hotel Accomodations
NAST contracts each Annual Meeting with properties that are able to comfortably accommodate attendees. Contracted group room rates are competitive and typically lower than those at comparable properties in surrounding areas. Contractual arrangements include benefits to attendees such as complimentary guest room Internet, and enable the Association to plan for and manage costs. To achieve these benefits, NAST must guarantee in each hotel contract a minimum number of rooms booked by meeting attendees (generally referred to as the “room block”). Although it may occasionally be possible to obtain lodging elsewhere at a lower rate, we ask please that attendees book reservations at the Annual Meeting venue. The ability of NAST to fill its room block will assist it to avoid significant financial penalties that could be levied should a room block minimum not be met, and maintain its strong history of filling its room block, which is an essential component in negotiating future agreements. We appreciate your thoughtful attention in this regard.
Room Rate and Amenities
The room rate for NAST Annual Meeting attendees is $179 per night, single or double occupancy, plus applicable state and local taxes. No resort fees or other fees will be charged.
As hotel policy, the amount of one night’s room and tax will be charged to individual credit cards at the time of making reservations.
NAST attendees will receive complimentary standard Internet access in their guest rooms.
NAST attendees are invited to use the hotel’s on-site fitness center and pool.
Annual Meeting and Retreat for Administrators Attire
Business attire is appropriate for meeting sessions and is acceptable at all restaurants.
Special Needs
The plated Luncheon for the Association on Friday, March 21 will feature either chicken or fish as the entrée. Attendees who wish to request a vegetarian entrée should do so in advance by checking the appropriate box on the Annual Meeting registration form. Individual special orders are not possible except for situations where the attendee has a specific requirement for medical reasons. In these cases, please notify NAST staff as early as possible via the “Special Request” box on the registration form.
Should a registrant desire special assistance or accommodations due to a disability, the registrant may wish to contact the National Office to ascertain whether the desired assistance can be provided by NAST. Individuals are asked to contact the NAST office in advance. If registering on-site, individuals should speak with a member of the NAST staff at the registration desk.
Hotel Contact Information
All inquiries regarding reservations or other hotel issues should be directed to the Palmer House Hilton as noted above.
For information regarding the Chicago area and transportation, please see Location.