LL Hotels & Hospitality continues to expand its global asset management practice by adding accomplished industry veteran, Mike Wernet, as a Senior Vice President, Asset Management, to the team. Wernet will be based at JLL's Chicago, Illinois headquarters and report directly to Andrea Grigg, Senior Managing Director and Head of Global Hotel Asset Management.
After successfully leading his team through the challenges of the pandemic in his previous role, Kyle Jackson has an exciting new role to step into as General Manager of The Study at University of Chicago. In his new role, Jackson will oversee the hotel's opening this fall and ongoing operations, launching the third property for the Study Hotels brand.
Ambassador Chicago, a JDV by Hyatt Hotel, announces the appointment of Raquel Toro to senior sales manager. Toro brings more than two decades of hotel experience and expertise in boutique hotel group sales to her new role.
Oxford Capital Group, LLC today announced the acquisition of the 247-room, luxury lifestyle hotel Thompson Chicago, located in the prestigious Gold Coast neighborhood. Oxford Capital Group's wholly owned affiliate, Oxford Hotels & Resorts, LLC, also takes over management of the property as of today. Thompson Chicago joins Oxford's growing national lifestyle hotel portfolio, which includes Godfrey Hotels in Chicago, Boston, Tampa, and Hollywood (with several additional locations in the pipeline); LondonHouse; Hotel Julian; Le Méridien Essex Chicago; Hotel Griffon; Hotel Vertigo; and others.
The historic, revival-style building once known as the bustling headquarters of the iconic Chicago and North Western Railway is soon to become one of the larger-scale hotel developments of late with the creation of the dual-branded Canopy by Hilton Chicago Central Loop (Canopy Chicago) and Hilton Garden Inn Chicago Central Loop (HGI Central Loop). The stunning new property is expected to open in late summer. The 117-year-old building, located at 226 W. Jackson, will feature 350 guestrooms and suites between both properties, along with a food and beverage outlets for each - Depot 226 and Garden Central, respectively -- both featuring locally-inspired dishes and craft cocktails. In addition, guests of either property will find an on-site fitness center, two unique event spaces, outdoor terrace space shared between both. Developed by Chicago-based Phoenix Development Partners and operated by Aimbridge Hospitality, the project serves as a much-welcomed beacon of hope for the Chicago travel industry.
Nobu Hotel Chicago proudly announces the appointment of Rhonda Drury to Director of Sales and Marketing. A Chicago native with 20 years of experience in the hospitality industry, Drury is poised to lead sales and marketing at Nobu Hotel Chicago, part of the thriving global luxury brand Nobu Hospitality and the first Midwest location.
Seasoned hotelier Edward Shapard has been named the new managing director of The Langham, Chica go, a Forbes 5 star luxury hotel.Shapard has previously worked in culturally diverse, cosmopolitan destinations such as Hong Kong, New York, Bermuda and Utah.
Menin Hospitality and Maxwelle Real Estate Group announces the Gale Chicago, opening on July 1, 2021. Gale Chicago is the former Raffaello Hotel, recently given luxurious updates to its guestrooms. Menin Hospitality will continue to manage and operate the property as the Gale brand expands to new markets outside of Florida.
Travelle at The Langham announces the appointment of Pastry Chef Nitin Bali. In addition to overseeing the pastry kitchen at Travelle, Chef Bali leads the pastry operations for the entire hotel and all its offerings, including its afternoon tea service, private kitchen orders, dessert catering services, 15,000 square-feet of banquet space, and club level. In the coming weeks, Bali will introduce his all-new dessert menu at Travelle, complete with seasonally inspired ingredients for summer.
Marked by its 150th Anniversary, the Historic Hotel Demonstrates its Staying Power in Chicago and Ability to Rise through the Face of Adversity.
SpringHill Suites Chicago Chinatown, the first hotel of its kind to hit Chicago's Chinatown, has officially opened its doors at 2357 S. Wentworth Ave. The latest development to hit this century-old neighborhood, located in the heart of Chicago's vibrant Chinatown community, offers guests a sensory-overload of history and culture as soon as guests enter through the community's iconic red "Welcome Gate". Pioneered, owned and developed by T2 Properties, patrons looking to sleep, work and relax now have the opportunity to do so while enjoying access to 148 comfortable suites, a fitness studio, and a complimentary daily buffet or hot breakfast option. The hotel also features an expansive lobby perfect for small gatherings as well as a boardroom for upcoming meetings, small weddings, and more.
Pendry Hotels & Resorts today announced the opening of Pendry Chicago. Located in the heart of the Loop neighborhood, Pendry Chicago is a reimagination of the iconic 1920s-era Carbide & Carbon Building, a true American Art Deco landmark. Pendry Chicago delivers 364 newly redesigned guestrooms and suites; completely renovated and reinvigorated public spaces including the hotel's signature modern French brasserie and cafe, Venteux; the intimate Bar Pendry; The Billiard Gallery, and a summer rooftop bar, set 24 stories above Michigan Avenue to debut June 25 as Château Carbide, a day-to-night experience delivering the lifestyle of the Côte d'Azur with a very Chicago spin. The hotel offers 13,000 square feet of diverse meetings and event space, a state-of- the-art fitness center, and a curated art collection featuring works from both world-renowned and local Chicago artists.
Marriott International, Inc. appoints Jackie Collens as the Director of Sales and Marketing for the St. Regis Chicago, scheduled to open in 2021. Jackie comes from New York City where she worked at three flagship luxury hotels. Most recently, Jackie worked as the Asset Manager directly for Ty Warner, the owner of the Four Seasons Hotel New York.
The curtain rises again for Sheraton Grand Chicago on June 7. As one of the most prominent hotels to reopen in the country, this milestone signifies the beginning of the end of a challenging year and a hopeful restart for both the city and the nation. Located in the heart of downtown Chicago along the Chicago River, the hotel has been in hibernation since last March, but continued to bring smiles to faces with uplifting window designs and other love letters to the City of Chicago.
Pendry Chicago is proud to announce the appointment of Jeremy Bratton as Director of Operations, to the leadership team of the hotel, slated to open its doors late spring 2021.
Pendry Chicago is proud to announce the appointment of Erik DeBeukelaer as Director of Finance, to the leadership team of the hotel, slated to open its doors late spring 2021.
Pendry Chicago is proud to announce the appointment of Christine Wilsek as Director of Human Resources, to the leadership team of the hotel, slated to open its doors late spring 2021.
Pendry Chicago is proud to announce the appointment of Mario Orrico Jr. as Director of Engineering, to the leadership team of the hotel, slated to open its doors late spring 2021.
Pendry Chicago is proud to announce the appointment of James Winning as Director of Sales & Marketing, to the leadership team of the hotel, slated to open its doors late spring 2021.
Oxford Hotels & Resorts, LLC, the Chicago-based hotel management affiliate of Oxford Capital Group, LLC, today announces the rebranding of Hotel Essex, the luxury lifestyle hotel located on Michigan Avenue adjacent to Grant Park, as Le Méridien Essex Chicago. The property, owned by an Oxford joint venture with Quadrum Global, and managed by Oxford Hotels & Resorts, will continue to operate as an independent hotel until it officially joins the Marriott Bonvoy family this summer.