CHICAGO, April 14, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The 233 guest suite Homewood Suites by Hilton Downtown Chicago is welcoming guests with a new look and total renovation that includes a completely redesigned lobby, lodge, and meeting and event spaces. Located just one block from the Red Line CTA and the famous Magnificent Mile, this all-suite hotel is a short walk from the free Navy Pier trolley and world-class shopping and dining on Michigan Avenue, as well as the nearby Millennium Park and Museum Campus.
With the $9 million dollar renovation complete, guests are welcomed into this urban oasis where the new lobby features spectacular city skyline views, as well as multi-use areas for work and leisure including a new business center and guest registration. The breakfast area, where complimentary hot breakfast is served to guests, is now an extension of the lobby and features a winged community table as well as traditional seating. Throughout the day and evening the Market offers quick snacks and fresh food for sale. For cozy gatherings, guests will find a two-sided fireplace and a new 55-inch flat screen HDTV.
Each of the hotel’s two-room guest suites have been remodeled with new carpeting, wall coverings, soft goods, plush bedding and artwork and lighting, including back-lit vanity mirrors. The suite’s kitchens have also been upgraded with new cabinets, counter tops and stainless steel appliances. For meetings and events, the 3,000 square feet of meeting space, which includes two meeting rooms, a board room, and the Lodge, has been refreshed with new carpeting, wall coverings, furnishings, artwork, and lighting. The meeting space can comfortably accommodate up to 100 guests. For relaxation, there is a fitness center and indoor rooftop pool with new patio furnishings.
Hotel general manager Jim Lovekamp said, “It is a pleasure to welcome guests of this sophisticated city into our beautifully refreshed hotel that is reimagined for the convenience and comfort of today’s contemporary guests. We are already receiving overwhelmingly positive comments about our new look, but we are proudest of the accolades that we continue to receive for our dedicated associates who serve our guests with care and courtesy.”
More about the Homewood Suites Downtown Chicago
Guests of the hotel can enjoy a range of inclusive perks from a full hot breakfast buffet each morning to a complimentary evening social Monday through Thursday. The hotel also offers a complimentary grocery shopping service, a 24-hour on-site convenience store, and free Internet service. Newspapers are available every weekday.
Located at 40 East Grand Avenue, Chicago, Illinois, 60611, USA, the hotel is 15 miles from Chicago’s Midway Airport and 18 miles from Chicago O’Hare International Airport. For more information and reservations, call 1-312-644-2222 or visit www.hilton.com.
Homewood Suites by Hilton is Hilton Worldwide's upscale, all-suite, extended-stay hotel brand with more than 385 locations in the United States, Mexico and Canada. It is an award-winning category leader that has been named "Top Extended Stay" hotel by J.D. Power the last six years. Homewood Suites is focused on guest satisfaction and stands behind each stay with its 100% Suite Assurance® guarantee.
About Crestline Hotels & Resorts, LLC
The Homewood Suites Downtown Chicago is managed by Crestline Hotels & Resorts, LLC, one of the nation’s largest independent hospitality management companies. Founded in 2000, the company presently manages 106 hotels, resorts and conference and convention centers with 15,762 rooms in 28 states and the District of Columbia. Crestline manages properties under such well-regarded brands as Marriott, Hilton, Intercontinental, Hyatt and Starwood, as well as independent, private label hotels and conference centers throughout the United States. For more information, visit: www.crestlinehotels.com.
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