Benefits of Booking in the Block

Low Rates & Cost Savings

IHA negotiates the lowest available rates with our hotel partners, below their rack rate, and at a variety of price points. Special emphasis is placed on early-bird rates offered for reservations made prior to January 1, 2025. In exchange for rates lower than the standard negotiated rates, the hotel benefits from earlier reservation commitments while the Show’s attendees and exhibitors can take advantage of the cost-savings. It’s a win-win!

IHA is closely tuned into Chicago’s ever-changing hotel landscape. If rate reductions are needed on rates that have already been negotiated, we will make sure to execute.

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Best Rate Pledge

IHA has a strong relationship with the hotel industry, allowing IHA to negotiate deep discounts on your behalf. Contracted deals are extremely hard to beat. However, if a lower rate is found, we’ll do everything in our power to make sure you’re getting the best deal, even re-confirming your reservation at the new lower rate.

Hotel Incentives

Many of our contracted hotels offer complimentary extras to those who book as part of the official hotel block. Incentives include free internet access, restaurant discounts, spa discounts and much more. When booking a group, value-added incentives can greatly reduce your company’s bottom line.

Are hotel points important? Don’t worry, you are able to receive your points from affiliated hotels while booking through OnPeak.

Flexible Terms

We know plans change so that’s why there are no fees for changes and no full pre-payment required at the time of booking—unlike most other booking channels. You can select your preferred Chicago hotel now with the flexibility to cancel without penalty until 7 days before your arrival at Convention Center Hotels and 24-78 hours before your arrival at all other hotels.

Support the Show

Booking in the block provides support for our Show in a variety of ways. It allows us to report more accurate economic impact numbers to the city of Chicago, McCormick Place and Choose Chicago (convention bureau), which strengthens our negotiations for future events. More rooms booked in the block also means we can better meet the needs of our attendees and exhibitors for the future.

Group Bookings

Book your entire group—large or small—in real-time, with immediate confirmations. Nab the rooms you need now, and log in to assign guest names later. Manage payment for your whole block, or guarantee each room with separate credit cards.

Book Before Poachers Hit

Beware of housing poachers. These companies will entice attendees and exhibitors with hotel rates lower than ours, but will then attach hidden fees costing your company more. In fact, when IHA follows up with hotels for potentially offering a lower rate, the hotels confirm that the poacher’s rates are not accurate.

That said, the official housing partner of The Inspired Home Show is OnPeak, the only housing company affiliated with The Inspired Home Show. Hotel reservations made through any company other than OnPeak are at risk. If other companies contact you for hotel/travel bookings, they are not endorsed by The Inspired Home Show or the International Housewares Association (IHA).

Convenience

IHA provides complimentary shuttle service from all contracted hotels for a quick and easy way to get to the Convention Center while reducing your overall T&E costs.

Customer Service

You have plenty of things to think about when preparing for the show; the last thing you need to worry about is your hotel room. Our housing provider, onPeak, provides dedicated VIP support for you—before, during and after your stay.

Networking

Exhibitors staying within the official hotel block are better able and more likely to take advantage of networking opportunities with show attendees. It’s easy to meet up with a client or prospect in hotel restaurants, lobbies, and bars when they’re conveniently located inside your hotel.