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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 2 attractions in Rosemont
3.5 of 5 stars 21 Reviews
Type: Convention Centers
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Chicago, Illinois
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51 reviews 51 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 3, 2012

As Convention Center's go, this one is fairly typical -- nothing about it is special. I truly hate attending events at this place but I'm not a fan of most Convention Centers. This venue is located in the industrial, ugly Rosemont/O'Hare area, which is a depressing locale even on the prettiest of days. Blah..... More

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Park Forest, IL
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36 reviews 36 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 11, 2012

Like any other Big City Convention Center Nothing really good or bad about it. More

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Saint Charles, Illinois
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20 reviews 20 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
2 of 5 stars Reviewed April 7, 2012

Parking was a mess and expensive. LONG LONG walk to get to the convention center. They venerate Stephens like he was a SAint--from what I have heard more of a sinner! More

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Chicago, Illinois
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76 reviews 76 reviews
Reviews in 29 cities Reviews in 29 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed March 24, 2012

I have been here several times. It a big convention center. The access is easy off the expressway..it is a long walk from paid parking. More

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Arlington Heights, Illinois
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 14, 2012

I've attended quilt shows here, craft shows, the flower show and the annual motorcycle show. There's room to roam, well-kept facilities and decent parking. The location is convenient for me, too. More

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33 reviews 33 reviews
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 13, 2012

I have attended the Jewelry and Fashion Show here many times. Parking is reasonable and the event is well organized. More

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Chicago, Illinois
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32 reviews 32 reviews
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed March 13, 2012

Big convention hall. Most events are overpriced. Parking is overpriced and not very convenient. More

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Chicago, Illinois
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 27, 2012

Good shows, expensive to park here and then a long walk through the tunnels. I feel like a guinnea pig going through the tubes when I walk from the car to the convention center. Food service is limited after long walks through the conventions. Expensive food service. More

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Pocono Manor, Pennsylvania
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 21, 2012

I was working there for a weekend, very nice people but the food is way over priced and not much of a choice. The coffee shop was not bad, but if you can eat before you go or bring your own More

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Zeeland, Michigan
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 16, 2012

Great for staying at the Hyatt and taking the walk way across to the Center More

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