2026 Convention – Hotel Information

Chicagoland Celebrates 75 Years of The Gesneriad Society

June 28 to July 4, 2026

Westin Chicago North Shore Hotel 601 N. Milwaukee Avenue, Wheeling, Illinois 60090 OUR 16-STORY CONVENTION HOTEL IS AN ARCHITECTURAL marvel that towers above other buildings in the area and provides beautiful views of the Potawatomi Forest Preserve and Downtown Chicago. It has an indoor pool open from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m., a 24-hour fitness center, and a 24-hour business center area. The oversize guest rooms feature 49-inch TVs, refrigerators, complimentary internet, and luxurious premium bedding.

Chicago O’Hare International Airport is 16 miles south of the hotel. No airport shuttle service to the hotel is currently available, but alternate transportation options will be posted on our website as the convention nears. Parking at the hotel is complimentary for hotel guests and visitors.

The on-site restaurant, Saranello’s Ristorante Italiano, is open daily from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. (9 p.m. on Friday/ Saturday) serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The on-site cafe/marketplace is open every day from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m., offering a variety of balanced grab-and-go options and Starbucks coffee products. Over 30 restaurants are also located within a two-mile radius of the hotel.

Our convention rate at the Westin Chicago North Shore (one traditional king or two queen beds) is $149/night. For the most direct hotel reservations at convention rates, go to book your group rate for The Gesneriad Society 2026 at <https://bit.ly/4j3slT6>. You may also call 1-847-777-6500 or 1-844-631-0595 and inform Reservations you will be attending The Gesneriad Society Convention 2026. For special room options and rates, visit https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/chiow-the-westin-chicago-north-shore/overview/, or contact Group Housing at 1-847-777-6556.

To guarantee the convention rate and room type you prefer, make your reservation early, but note that reservations must be made latest by 5 p.m. local hotel time on June 5, 2026 (or earlier if our contracted room block has already been filled by that date). Rooms are subject to applicable taxes (currently 11%). Check-in time is 3 p.m. and check-out time is 12 p.m. Rates are in effect three days before and three days after our convention week, so plan to come early and stay late to enjoy all that the Chicago area has to offer.