AAAL 2026 Hotel & Travel Information
March 21, 2026 - March 24, 2026
Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk Hotel
301 East North Water Street
Chicago, Illinois 60611-4312
United States
Main Hotel Number: +1 312-464-1000
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AAAL 2026 Room Rates: Starting from $229 + tax & fees
CLICK HERE TO BOOK WITH THE AAAL RATES
CUT-OFF DATE: FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2026
Hotel Cancellation Policy:
You may cancel your reservation for no charge by 3:00 pm EDT 48 hours before arrival. Cancellations made after 48 hours before arrival will forfeit one night's room and tax.
If your arrival/departure has changed before your arrival, please click here to modify your group reservation, and enter your First and Last name and confirmation number.
Hotel Details:
- Rooms are based on a first-come/first-served basis. Reservations should be booked no later than February 27th, 2026.
- Check-in is at 3:00 pm and check-out is at 12:00 noon.
- Guest rates available March 21-24, 2026, based on availability at time of reservation.
- All reservations must be guaranteed by a valid major credit card which will be supplied at registration. You may cancel your reservation for no charge before 11:59 PM local hotel time 3 day[s] before arrival. Please note that we will assess a fee if you must cancel after this deadline. Your reservation is not guaranteed if you arrive late. Please note that your room will only be guaranteed until on the day of your expected arrival.
- Dining: Click here for hours of operation for all hotel restaurants.
- Internet: complimentary for all attendees.
- Valet parking: $49 USD daily.
- Maps/Parking/Transportation: information can be found here.
Air & Rail Travel Information
Please see below information for special rates negotiated through AAAL for Air and Rail Travel. The George Bush Intercontinental Airport code is IAH.
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Call Delta Meeting Network® at 1.800.328.1111* Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. (EST) and refer to Meeting Event Code NY2EA |
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United Airlines-
To make flight reservations online please use discount code ZNVV712826. You may also call United Meetings Reservation Desk Monday - Friday
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Amtrak -
For parties of 20 or more passengers traveling together from the same location to Houston use this link: https://www.amtrak.com/tickets/grouptravel
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Travel Options from the George Bush Intercontinental Airport
- Interested in ride sharing from the George Bush Intercontinental Airport? Click here for more information.
- Prefer public transit? Click here for more information about Houston Public Transportation.
- For additional transportation resources click here.
Local Attractions & Dining Out
Dining options close to the hotel:
Hyatt Regency Hotel Cash Food and Beverage Sales (located in hotel lobby, see image below)
Friday:
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- 6:30 pm - Friday Dinner- Fish Tacos (Lent) / Steak Fries / slaw
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Saturday:
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- 5:30 am – 9:30 am - Breakfast- Breakfast Taco (egg / cheese / potato – egg / cheese / sausage
- 11:30 am – 3:00pm - Saturday Lunch- Beef Burgers / Chips / premade Caesar salads / condiment
- 6:30 pm -10:00pm - Saturday Dinner- Chicken Adobo Tacos / Tortilla Chips / Salsa
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Sunday:
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- 5:30 am – 9:30 am - Breakfast- Breakfast Sandwich -sausage / egg / cheese / bagel / some sandwiches without pork
- 11:30 am – 3:00pm - Sunday Lunch- Chicken Tenders / Chips / Premade Caesar Salads / condiments
- 6:30 pm -10pm - Sunday Dinner- Pizza / Cheese Pizza
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Monday:
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- 5:30 am – 9:30 am - Breakfast- Breakfast Taco egg / cheese / potato / bacon / egg / cheese
- 11:30 am – 3:00pm - Monday Lunch- Beef hot dogs / Chips / condiments / premade Caesar salad / condiments
- 6:30 pm -10:00pm - Monday Dinner- Chopped Beef Sandwich / Steak Fries
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Tuesday:
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- 5:30 am – 9:30 am - Breakfast- croissant / ham / egg / cheese / pork free breakfast sandwiches
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Downtown Houston Dining
Halal Restaurants
Downtown Houston Tunnel System
Open Mon-Fri 7AM - 3PM
Einstein Bros. Bagels (on property)
1200 Louisiana St, Houston, TX 77002
Open Sat-Sun 6AM-10PM
Corner Bakery Cafe
1000 Main St, Houston, TX 77002
Open Mon-Fri 6:30AM - 3PM
Russo’s Pizzeria
604 Polk St, Houston, TX 77002
Closed Sunday
Shula’s Steakhouse (on property)
1200 Louisiana St, Houston, TX 77002
Closed Sunday dinner
Wimpy’s Hamburgers
632 Polk St, Houston, TX 77002
Closed Sunday
Benihana
1318 Louisiana St, Houston, TX 77002
Finn Hall Food Court
712 Main St, Houston, TX 77002
For additional information about things to see and do while in Houston as well as restaurants that offer special menus pertaining to those looking for Kosher, gluten free, and the celebration of Ramadan, please click here.