The SSSP 75th Annual Meeting is located at the Palmer House, a Hilton Hotel

  • Check-in: 3pm/ Check-out: 11am
  • Hotel Amenities include: complimentary internet, indoor pool, fitness center, spa, hair dryer, and ironing board
  • You may cancel your reservation with no charge up to 72 hours before arrival.
  • The hotel is a union jurisdictional facility.

Hotel Dining

Lockwood Restaurant

Start your day off right with an à la carte breakfast. Enjoy dishes like farm-fresh eggs made your way, Bertha’s buttermilk pancakes with brownie crumble, or lighter options like granola parfait and seasonal fruit. Grab some coffee or tea at lunchtime and join us for freshly prepared burgers, sandwiches, and salads.

Located in the lobby.

Hours of operation:
Breakfast: 6:30am – 11am daily
Bar Service: 11am – 11pm daily
Lunch: 11am – 4pm daily
Dinner: 4pm – 10pm daily

Raise a glass to the Sesquicentennial Celebration at Palmer House, a Hilton Hotel as you toast under a canvas of 21 Greek Mythological frescos lit by the warm glow of Louis Comfort Tiffany Winged Angel candelabras. An awe-inspiring living, breathing piece of history fully restored to its original beauty with careful attention to the intricate details, down to the most of important matters, a perfectly prepared cocktail.

Located in the lobby.

Hours of operation:
Libations: 11am – 11pm daily
Food: 11am – 10pm daily

Lockwood Express Grab-and-Go

The perfect stop located just off of the lobby to pick up on-the-go favorites. Enjoy a cup of freshly brewed La Colombe coffee, tea and chilled drinks along with savory breakfast sandwiches or house made pastries and parfaits. In the afternoon enjoy freshly prepared artisan sandwiches, salads, and snacks along with a selection of local craft beer, wine and small batch cocktails.

Located in the lobby.

Hours of operation:
Friday & Saturday, 6am – 10pm

Sunday – Thursday, 6am – 9pm

Potter's Bar

Potter’s Bar is a throwback to the Prohibition era speakeasy, paying homage to this notorious period in Chicago’s illustrious history with a sophisticated lounge atmosphere bedecked with rotating digital historic imagery.

Located in the lobby.

Natura Water System for Meetings 

The Natura Water System is an environmentally friendly alternative to the waste and energy associated with both bottled water service and tap water in pitchers typically served during meetings. Natura is served in 2 gallon dispensers in all meetings using Corn Cups which are biodegradable within 60 days. The Natura Water System eliminates waste produced by traditional bottled water, reduces the carbon impact of Hilton by reducing the need for shipping, storage and recycling. Detergent and energy for cleaning glass cups is also reduced.

Parking Options

For your convenience overnight self-parking is offered at 55 East Monroe Street and overnight Valet Parking is available at the Monroe Street entrance.

Self-parking at 55 East Monroe Parking Garage (across from hotel)

Self-parking is available at our downtown Chicago parking garage partner facility located at 55 East Monroe Street, directly across the street from the Palmer House Hilton. The garage can be accessed from Monroe Street (east bound traffic) only during this time as the Wabash/Adams Street (west bound traffic) entrance is currently under renovation and not accessible.

  • Overnight guests can charge parking to their guest room for payment at check-out. Simply present your parking or valet ticket to a Guest Service Agent for validation prior to departure.
  • For non-overnight guests, please note that parking must be paid in the 55 East Monroe Street lobby level prior to entering your car to exit the facility.

Self-Parking at 55 East Monroe Street – $57.00 per night

EV-Charging | 55 East Monroe Parking Garage (across from hotel)

A total of ten (10) EV charging stations are available at the 55 East Monroe Street parking facility, located across the street from the Palmer House, a Hilton Hotel.

The charging stations all have Level 2 Chargers that are available for a fee on a first come, first served basis.

For more information, click here.

Valet parking - available at Monroe Street

Valet parking with unlimited in and out privileges is available at the Palmer House Hilton 24 hours a day curbside at the Monroe Street entrance.

Overnight Hotel Guest Valet parking – $85.00

  • Attendant will issue a valet ticket upon arrival.
  • Overnight guests can charge parking to their guest room for payment.
  • To retrieve your vehicle, call Valet at extension 5172 or ask the operator to connect you and present your valet ticket number, or simply present your valet ticket to the attendant at the Monroe Street entrance.

Childcare Information/Disclaimer

The SSSP does not provide childcare services at the annual meeting, but the Administrative Office can provide conference attendees (upon request) with a list of other attendees in need of childcare, in the event that they want to coordinate childcare/outings/etc. with one another.

If this does not satisfy your childcare needs, members can contact American Child Care, Inc. at 1-312-644-7300 in advance for reservations, hours, and fee information. Please note that the Society has not vetted and therefore is not in the position to recommend these services. Consequently, members are advised to conduct their own vetting. Furthermore, please note that the liability waiver to which you must agree in order to register for the annual meeting applies in this instance as well.