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Donald E. Stephens Convention Center

5555 N. River Road, Rosemont, IL 60018
847-692-2220
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Ranked #1 of 5 attractions in Rosemont
Type: Convention Centres
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Cleveland, Ohio
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21 reviews 21 reviews
10 attraction reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013 NEW

Had a conference here and the facility was beautiful, very accessible and the staff was courteous and knowledgeable. Really made my experience a great experience.

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Fishers, Indiana
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49 helpful votes 49 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 April 2013

Big place, convenient but expensive parking. Lot of hotels attached by walkways/sky bridge. Lot of activities around.

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Mt Horeb WI
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13 reviews 13 reviews
4 attraction reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 March 2013

I found it to be a weird blend of modern and vintage. There are areas where if seems very old, with cultural paintings (German brew house) and somewhat victorian architecture and then the big giant meeting rooms which were very modernly styled. Big rooms especially were cold, which keeps you awake better during a lecture than warm, but I wished... More

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Nauvoo
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6 attraction reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 March 2013

The Convention Center is close to several hotels and many good places to eat. The food during the meetings was good, although I have not been there before when so many plates were dropped during dinner service.

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Itasca, Illinois
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37 reviews 37 reviews
9 attraction reviews
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37 helpful votes 37 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 February 2013

went to a indian event and the parking was horrible and expensive. i rather stay home next time..the parking lot is very confusing as well

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Chicago, Illinois
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8 reviews 8 reviews
3 attraction reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 February 2013

the worst part about this place is that the people that work there are worse than not helpful....they do what they can to prevent you getting help. Based on several different experiences here, I would move my convention anywhere else but here.

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Streamwood, IL
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13 attraction reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 February 2013

We had a nice time. It was VERY crowded so we probably didn't stay as long as we would have liked to. But as for the venue, it was good. We actually parked at my work in the Marriott Suites complex, so we saved the $13 in parking and it was a decent day so the short walk wasn't a... More

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Lake Mary, Florida
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11 attraction reviews
Reviews in 28 cities Reviews in 28 cities
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 January 2013

Attended the Travel Show In January 2013. There seemed to be adequate space for displays. The aisles were wide enough to walk without big crowds. The food left a lot to be desired. The concession stands had very little to offer and ran out of food fairly early- what they did have was just passable. The restrooms were very clean... More

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Chicago, Illinois
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20 attraction reviews
Reviews in 44 cities Reviews in 44 cities
36 helpful votes 36 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 January 2013

If you are going out to Rosemont for an event, you can save yourself the parking fee. Visit the new Rosemont entertainment center and get your parking validated; it's good for 24 hours. The only downside is that you have to walk one block further. It's a little tricky, but instead of entering the garage off Manheim, go around down... More

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Moab Utah
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9 reviews 9 reviews
4 attraction reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 January 2013

The Adventure Travel Show took place January 26 & 27 2013. Exhibiting there, found a table to be absent. A quick saunter to RES to recheck my records with RES records and Viola! pleasantly, amicably we agreed for the need of a table. I went on my way for a few hours to return to my exhibit booth and there... More

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