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Noble Investment Completes Conversion of the AmeriSuites
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Schaumburg, Illinois to Hyatt Place Chicago/Schaumburg
Jason Dinkins Named General Manager
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ATLANTA, Ga. � October 2, 2008 � Privately held Noble Investment Group (�Noble�), a leading sponsor of private equity real estate funds and an integrated lodging and hospitality operating and development organization, today announced the opening of the Hyatt Place Chicago/ Schaumburg located in Schaumburg, Illinois. Hyatt Place, recently named the top mid-scale, full-service brand in the J.D. Power and Associates 2008 North America Hotel Guest Satisfaction IndexSM, complements Hyatt�s full-service brands by combining contemporary design with innovative services and amenities to create an atmosphere of casual hospitality. The 127-room Hyatt Place is located in Schaumburg, a major suburb in the northwest corridor of Chicago and the largest center for economic development outside of the city. A comprehensive conversion provided the hotel with substantial hotel improvements throughout all guestrooms, public areas and the 4,000 square feet of meeting and event space. The traditional guest lobby was reconfigured into the Hyatt Place Gallery, featuring Hyatt self service kiosks, Hyatt bar/cafe, e-room providing Wi-Fi internet access, and freshly prepared meals available around the clock, served in the Guest Kitchen. Guest rooms feature a state-of-the-art media and work center complete with 42�flat-panel HDTVs, contemporary decor, stylish furnishings, and the Hyatt Grand Bed. �Our Noble development team has completely transformed this property into an exceptional hotel product,� said Bob Morse, managing principal and chief operating officer. �Our team is now charged with taking this quality asset and quickly growing revenue market share and profit margins through the execution of Noble�s property management team.� Jason Dinkins has been named general manager of this newly rebranded Hyatt Place. Jason and his team are responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations, sales and marketing efforts and ensuring exceptional guest experiences. Jason has over ten years of experience in the hospitality industry as a veteran general manager and has a track record of consistently achieving topmost guest satisfaction results. Paulina Mach has been named director of sales and marketing and is responsible for the Hyatt Place Schaumburg�s sales and marketing leadership and strategies. Paula has over eight years of hospitality industry experience in the Schaumburg market. The Hyatt Place Schaumburg has joined the more than 115 Hyatt Place Hotels that have already opened to rave reviews by guests. Hyatt Place was inspired by the changing landscape of contemporary, multi-tasking business travelers, who have successfully adapted to today�s �24/7 lifestyle,� seamlessly merging personal and professional activities. To help guests achieve this lifestyle, Hyatt Place offers an atmosphere of casual hospitality with a balanced mix of comfortable and functional amenities. � Guestrooms: For work, guests can take advantage of the complimentary Wi-Fi, oversized desk and ergonomic chair in each room. And when it�s time to relax, they can stretch out on the eight-foot Cozy Corner sectional sofa-sleeper and watch their favorite shows on the room�s 42-inch flat panel, high-definition television. Each room�s innovative Hyatt Plug Panel� also allows guests to connect their own entertainment media to the television, including laptops, MP3 players, DVD players or any other portable device. At bedtime, the signature Hyatt Grand Bed� ensures guests will enjoy a peaceful night�s sleep.Travelers are raving about Hyatt Place hotels already open in and around more than 115 locations nationwide, including Atlanta, Chicago, Cincinnati, Dallas, Washington, D.C., Houston and Tampa. There will be 130 Hyatt Place hotels open by year-end 2008 in key business and leisure markets throughout the country. About Hyatt Place Hyatt Place is a new kind of Hyatt for today�s relaxed lifestyle. Hyatt Place is ranked �Highest in Guest Satisfaction Among Mid-Scale Hotel Chains with Full Service� according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2008 North America Hotel Guest Satisfaction Index StudySM. Catering to today�s discerning travelers, Hyatt Place combines The Hyatt Touch® with stylish design, purposeful amenities and forward-thinking technology. Hyatt Place is a brand of Global Hyatt Corporation that currently offers more than 115 locations nationwide and will offer 130 hotels by year-end 2008. For Hyatt Place information or to make a reservation, call 1-888-HYATT-HP (888-492-8847) or visit www.HyattPlace.com. About Noble Noble Investment Group sponsors a series of private equity real estate funds and is an integrated operating and development organization that specializes in making value-added investments in hotels and resorts throughout North America. An award winning operator of more than 8,000 hotel and resort guest rooms, convention and conference centers with approximately 1,000,000 sq. ft. of meeting space, as well as championship golf, day and resort spas, upscale restaurants, and branded retail coffee stores, Noble and its predecessors have realized superior risk-adjusted returns while acquiring and developing over $2 billion in lodging and hospitality assets. Noble�s current discretionary private equity fund represents $310 million of equity commitments, and allows the organization the ability to invest more than $1 billion in lodging-related assets. www.nobleinvestment.com About Global Hyatt Corporation
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Also See: | Noble Investment Group Acquires the AmeriSuites in Schaumburg, Illinois; Hotel Will Undergo a $5 million dollar Repositioning and Re-open as Hyatt Place Chicago/Schaumburg / April 2008 |
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