Patrick Lacassagne has been appointed as General Manager/Innkeeper at Deer Path Inn
The award-winning Deer Path Inn proudly announces the appointment of Patrick Lacassagne as general manager/innkeeper. In his new role, Lacassagne will lead the historic 57-room boutique property, known for marrying the traditions of English innkeeping with exceptional service. Lacassagne will continue Deer Path Inn's legacy as an unforgettable luxury escape on Chicago's North Shore.
Lacassagne brings more than a decade of hospitality experience to Deer Path Inn from hotels all over the world. He's held many roles during his career, including hotel manager and director of food and beverage. At Deer Path Inn, Lacassagne will blend his culinary and hotel management background to evolve the hotel's acclaimed food and beverage program, which includes the distinguished English Room, White Hart Pub, The Bar, Afternoon Tea service and in-room dining. He'll also take the lead on communicating major news and travel updates with transparency, and a touch of Deer Path Inn's signature cheek. He will use his platform as innkeeper to build on the inn's hallmark "home-away-from-home" experience that has resulted in the hotel's unmatched guest satisfaction ratings.
No stranger to historic properties, Lacassagne managed the century-old Knickerbocker Hotel in Times Square, which was awarded the Forbes 4-Star rating in 2020 in large part for its commitment to excellence and service standards - a touchstone of the Deer Path Inn guest experience. Prior to joining The Knickerbocker, Lacassagne was instrumental in the renovation of the Sofitel Legend Old Cataract in Egypt, where he introduced elevated French cuisine to the Middle Eastern-inspired menus and established the hotel as a destination recognized for its innovative gastronomic experiences.