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Following a $25 million Renovation, Affinia Hotels Prepares
to Open Affinia Chicago, The Former Fitzpatrick
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 Chicago,
IL (January 3, 2008) � Affinia Hotels will unveil the Affinia Chicago,
at 166 East Superior Street, its first location outside of New York City
in April 2008. The Affinia Chicago (formerly the Fitzpatrick) will
have completed a $25 million renovation to include all 215 guest rooms,
lobby, new rooftop bar and 3,000 sq feet of meeting space.
Adding to the excitement is the Chicago debut of Marcus Samuelsson, of
New York�s famed Aquivit, who will bring his signature culinary style to
the Affinia Chicago with C-House, a seafood restaurant, as well as provide
room service and catering throughout the property.
Known for providing customized experiences for guests at each of its hotels, such as fitness, tranquility, and location, Affinia is launching its newest concept at the Affinia Chicago, a Cityscape Hotel, which will also be rolled out in Washington, D.C. and New York in 2008. As a Cityscape Hotel, the Affinia Chicago offers guests an urban escape centering around a new rooftop lounge on the 29th floor with an outdoor terrace, to which guests will literally �escape� to relax, socialize, work or host a private event. The Affinia Chicago will provide guests with special access to VIP services and amenities to help experience Chicago like a local, including:
�We�re delighted to bring Affinia�s distinctive customized comfort style, services and amenities to Chicago,� said Tom Brady, general manager of the Affinia Chicago. �What�s particularly exciting with this hotel is the reception we�ve gotten from our guests, who have been eagerly anticipating the arrival of the Affinia hotel experience in Chicago,� he continued. With this emphasis on customized comfort, guest rooms have been designed to create an intimate, residential feeling and will feature a bi-level entry and combine an eclectic collection of upholstery, artwork and accessories custom designed for the Affinia Chicago. Signature in-room elements include photography and silk screen prints of Chicago landmarks, a bamboo-like metal table and a classically designed camel back armchair with silver cotton twill upholstery. Affinia Hotels, with prime locations in New York, Chicago and Washington, D.C., are designed to provide business and leisure guests with an experience of total customized comfort. New York hotels include the Affinia 50, Affinia Dumont, Affinia Gardens, Affinia Manhattan, and Affinia Shelburne (2008); the Affinia Chicago; and, in D.C., The Liaison Capitol Hill, An Affinia Hotel. Operated by Denihan Hospitality Group, a privately-owned company with more than 40 years of hospitality management expertise, Affinia Hotels is a proud member of a worldwide alliance of hotels including Joie De Vivre in the United States, Thistle Hotels in the United Kingdom, Rotana Hotels in the Middle East and First Hotels in Scandinavia. |
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