Doubletree Hotel Unwraps Final Centerpiece of Dramatic $21 Million Renovation (United States)
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Doubletree Hotel Unwraps Final Centerpiece of Dramatic $21 Million Renovation (United States)
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Category: North America & West Indies / Carribean islands - United States - Industry economy
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This is a press release selected by our editorial committee and published online for free on 2008-12-17
$5,000 donation to Windy City Habitat for Humanity marks achievements of first charitable cookie drive at the Doubletree Chicago Magnificent Mile Hotel
WHO: Birgit Radin, managing director of the Doubletree Hotel Chicago Magnificent Mile, will host a media reception and present a charitable donation to Warren Callahan, CEO of the Windy City Habitat, and his board members on Wednesday, December 17th. The event toasts the completion of nine months of dramatic renovation totaling over $21 million, and marks the accomplishments of this hotel's first seasonal fundraising campaign for one of Chicago's most worthy community organizations. Funds raised by the hotel were matched by hotel ownership from The Chartres Lodging Group, LLC resulting in a $5,000 donation to the cause.
WHAT: Formerly known as the independently managed Chicago City Centre Hotel & Sports Club, the property features 500 redesigned guestrooms and suites, a dramatically lit porte cochere, a new lobby bar and meeting spaces, and contemporary design throughout.
All public spaces and private event venues as well as the outdoor pool and sundeck have been updated, and a convenient Einstein Bros. Bagels(TM) offers casual dining to neighbors and guests.
Doubletree Hotel executives will present a $5,000 check for funds raised through the month-long Doubletree Signature Cookie Drive to benefit the organization. Afterwards, guests and media are invited to toast the season at the new Lobby Bar and to explore the property.
WHERE: Doubletree Hotel Chicago Magnificent Mile 300 East Ohio (Ohio and Fairbanks), Chicago
WHEN: Wednesday - December 17, 2008 4 - 6 p.m. reception with butler-passed hors d'oeuvres and festive libations 4:30 p.m.: $5,000 check presentation to Windy City Habitat for Humanity Media tours & interviews available all day, and by appointment
GREAT VISUALS:
-- A vivid urban design theme infuses the lobby and lobby bar with iconic 50s-inspired lighting and seductive grey wall coverings. Public spaces feature a sophisticated color palette of charcoal and black which is punctuated with raspberry and blue accent colors.
-- A new hotel entrance and porte cochere offers a stunning welcome, with the lobby's silver-grey drapes and exterior metal mesh elements diffusing a multi-colored light show from an LED lighting system that changes hue throughout the day and night.
-- Guestrooms have been enhanced with Doubletree's Sweet Dreams luxury bed package, a welcoming charcoal, white and fuchsia color scheme, spa-like baths, wireless and wired internet connectivity, and Smart Desks for efficient business on-the-road
INTERVIEW POSSIBILITIES
-- Get a worldly perspective regarding the hospitality industry from Birgit Radin, managing director for Doubletree Hotel Chicago Magnificent Mile. The veteran of the hospitality industry has worked in property management for hotels in Germany, South Africa, Sweden, San Francisco and Chicago.
-- Speak to Windy City Habitat for Humanity CEO, Warren Callahan, to learn what your audience can do to assist the organization's cause.
-- Learn about new packages that offer big winter savings and one-tank drive escapes --- from the family-oriented Peanut Butter & Jelly package to the February-long celebration package, Cupid's Toast.
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