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Location (back to top)
Internet: Critical will be held at the Hilton Milwaukee City Center, located in downtown Milwaukee, WI, USA:
Hilton Milwaukee City Center
509 W. Wisconsin Ave.
Milwaukee, WI 53203
(414) 271-7250
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Accommodations (back to top)
The Hilton Milwaukee City Center features 730 deluxe rooms, numerous on-site bars & restaurants, and a 20,000 square foot indoor water park.
A discounted rate of US$125 (plus tax) has been negotiated with the hotel for 2 double beds (additional options are available). Book your reservation through this link to obtain the discounted price. (Or, use Group/Convention Code “AOIR” when making reservations via phone or through a travel agent).
Please book early, as only a limited number of rooms are available at this special rate.
Other nearby hotels include:
Doubletree Hotel Milwaukee City Center
611 W. Wisconsin Avenue
Milwaukee, WI 53203
(414) 273-2950
Courtyard Milwaukee Downtown
300 W. Michigan Street
Milwaukee, WI 53203
(414) 291-4122
Best Western Inn Towne Hotel
710 N Old World 3rd Street
Milwaukee, WI, 53203
(414) 224-8400
Ramada Milwaukee City Centre
633 West Michigan Street
Milwaukee, WI 53203
(414) 272-8410
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Travel (back to top)
Arriving by air
Milwaukee is served by General Mitchell International Airport (MKE), with 13 airlines offering 200 daily arrivals from 90 cities worldwide. Travelers arriving via Mitchell airport can arrange ground transportation to their hotel through Airport Connection shuttle service. Advance reservations are recommended.
Milwaukee is 80 miles from Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport, which might be convenient for international travelers. Connecting flights are available to Milwaukee’s Mitchell International Airport. Alternatively, travelers can schedule bus transportation (via Wisconsin Coach Lines) from O’Hare to downtown Milwaukee Amtrak Station, which is only a few blocks from the conference hotel.
Arriving by train
Milwaukee is served by Amtrak via the Hiawatha Line, originating in downtown Chicago. Milwaukee’s Amtrak station is at 433 West St. Paul Avenue, only a few blocks from the conference hotel (map).
Arriving by car
From the West (Madison): Follow I-94 East to I-794 Eastbound(310-C), Exit James Lovell Street (1-H), Turn Right onto W Michigan Street, Turn Left onto 5th Street
From the North (Green Bay): Follow I-43 South, Exit Highland Ave, Turn Left onto Highland Ave, Turn Right onto 6th Street, Turn Left onto Michigan Ave, Turn Left onto 5th Street
From the South (Airport/Chicago): Follow I-94 West to I-94 West/I-43 North, Exit Michigan Ave 72-A, Turn Left onto 5th Street
NOTE: During peak business hours, some intersections may have no turn signals illuminated which may cause a short detour to hotel.
Taxi Service
Taxis are available at the airport and hotel, but should be called in advance for service elsewhere in the city. A list of cab companies is here.
Best of Milwaukee (back to top)
No matter what you’re looking for — beer, fine dining, nightlife, shopping, museums, the performing arts or sporting events — you’ll find it in Milwaukee. Click here to learn more about what to do in Milwaukee during your stay.
