SAINT LOUIS, MO, June 23, 2020 – St. Louis-based hotel operator, Genuine Hospitality, LLC has opened a new 99-room Hyatt Place – Chicago / Wicker Park.
The Hyatt Place – Chicago / Wicker Park opened June 16, 2020 and is located at 1551 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60622. On the edge of downtown Chicago, the hotel is less than three miles from the downtown Chicago action and with convenient access from The John F. Kennedy Expressway. The Hyatt Place is nestled in the heart of the vibrant Wicker Park neighborhood, known for its local eclectic culture, quirky shops, trendy music clubs, art galleries, boutique stores, coffee shops, restaurants and much more.
The Hyatt Place – Chicago / Wicker Park boasts 99 guest rooms, including suites, state-of-the-art fitness center, board rooms, and 800 sq. ft. of meeting space. Additionally, complimenting Wicker Park’s vibrant nightlife, bar and food scene, the hotel introduces the KENNEDY ROOTOP, featuring indoor / outdoor dining and socializing with spectacular, panoramic views of the Chicago skyline.
Robert Willard, President & Co-founder, Genuine Hospitality, LLC states, “We are extremely excited to bring this beautiful asset into the Genuine Hospitality family. Led by General Manager, Adam Miller, I am confident our Hyatt Place – Chicago / Wicker Park will be a top performer in the Hyatt brand and the Kennedy Rooftop, the place everyone wants to be seen.” The Hyatt Place – Chicago / Wicker Park will mark the eighth opened hotel in the growing Genuine Hospitality family.
Co-founder, Kurt Furlong, Chief Revenue Officer & Principal, states, “The Hyatt Place – Chicago / Wicker Park is a terrific asset, in a great location, backed by Hyatt, one of the best brands in the industry.” Furlong added “With our unequivocal location, premium quality development and the best rooftop bar, featuring incredible panoramic Chicago skyline views, the hotel provides a high value product to our business, transient and group guest.” We are thrilled to welcoming the Hyatt Place – Chicago / Wicker Park to our growing, Genuine Hospitality family.
