ATLANTA (December 14, 2022) – Davidson Hospitality Group, recently ranked #1 in Guest Satisfaction among Third-Party Hotel Management Companies by J.D. Power, has been selected to operate 21c Museum Hotel Chicago under its lifestyle operating vertical, Pivot. Located just steps from the famous Magnificent Mile shopping district in River North Chicago, 21c Museum Hotel Chicago is a multi-venue museum and 297 room boutique hotel featuring 106 suites. 21c welcomes both visitors and the local community to enjoy the curated exhibitions, cultural programming, and culinary offerings at Lure Fishbar.
“We are excited to expand our footprint in the Windy City with the addition of this truly dynamic lifestyle hotel, which enriches the travel experience through art,” said Davidson Hospitality Group Chief Executive Officer & President Thom Geshay. “This marks the first of hopefully many more fruitful endeavors with JRE Partners. We look forward to delivering upon our promise to create exceptional value, infuse heart, and deliver industry-leading services to our team members and guests.”
“It was important for us to identify a management company with a deep-rooted passion for continuous innovation that caters to today’s independent traveler, and Pivot offers just that,” said Mike Tompkins, Director, JRE Partners. “Through our partnership, our goal is to bolster 21c Museum Hotel Chicago as a multi-venue destination for consumers of global culture and elevate the already standout programming and exhibitions.”
More than a hotel, 21c Museum Hotel Chicago is a true artistic sanctuary between boutique hotel and museum, a perfect blend of design & history and the pioneering vision and innovative spirit of 21c. The property has 10,000 square feet of meeting and event space, curated with contemporary works of art that the public can enjoy when they are not reserved. Earlier in 2022, 21c Museum Hotel Chicago unveiled a new on-site exhibition, Pop Stars! Popular Culture and Contemporary Art, open to the public. Featuring notable works by Kehinde Wiley, Nick Cave, and Mickalene Thomas, among others, this multi-media exhibition explores the evolution of both popular culture, and the legacy of 20th-century Pop Art. The exhibitions presented at 21c Museum Hotel Chicago are curated by 21c’s Chief Curator, Alice Gray Stites. Internationally renowned photographer and entrepreneur Nigel Barker serves as the property’s creative director, developing and overseeing several experience-based event programming and design initiatives.
“Our brand stands firmly on the belief that art can be a vital part of daily life,” said Sarah Robbins, Chief Operating Officer, 21c Museum Hotels. “We are delighted to collaborate with the Pivot team in order to elevate 21c Museum Hotel Chicago as the center for culture, community, genuine hospitality, and artistic expression.”
In Chicago, Pivot currently operates Hotel Zachary at Gallagher Way, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel. Other prolific hotels in the portfolio include Emery, Autograph Collection in Minneapolis, MN; The Fontaine in Kansas City, MO; Kimpton Cottonwood Hotel in Omaha, NE; The Alexander in Indianapolis, IN and more.
