Randy Gardner has been appointed Hotel Manager at The Godfrey Hotel Chicago

The Godfrey Hotel Chicago announces the appointment of hospitality veteran Randy Gardner as Hotel Manager for the 16-story, 221 guestroom, upscale lifestyle hotel in Chicago's energetic River North neighborhood. Before accepting the position at The Godfrey Hotel Chicago, Gardner was opening Hotel Manager of the neighboring property, the Hotel Felix, where he worked at providing cross-training opportunities for his staff, improving the overall guest experience. Gardner began his career with a front-desk position at the Red Roof Inn in 1991. He since worked his way up the industry ladder to management and operations roles at hotels across the country, with a specialty in opening and converting properties. As a general manager he opened four different hotels in Las Vegas; helped rebrand a hotel in Myrtle Beach, SC; and launched an Extended Stay America in Downers Grove, IL. He won Manager of the Year from Hotel Felix in Chicago, in particular for the work he accomplished introducing the LEED-certified property with eco-friendly and cost-efficient operations, and Bricton Hotels Group as general manager at the two Mendocino properties. He had also served as opening manager at the Hotel Cass in Chicago.