The landmark, luxury hotel in Chicago welcomes Dieter Heigl as the new director of operations and Marie Padori as the new spa director
CHICAGO (July 16, 2015) – The JW Marriott Chicago (151 W. Adams St.) announces today the addition of two new directors to the hotel team; Director of Operations Dieter Heigl and Spa Director Marie Padori. Each brings their own unique hospitality industry experience and knowledge to the downtown Chicago hotel.
“We’re excited to welcome these new leaders to our team as we know they’re going to bring invaluable expertise to our hotel,” says JW Marriott Chicago General Manager Catherine Mrowiec. “Whether promoting from within or seeking to bring the best in, the JW Marriott Chicago is proud to house some of the finest talent in hospitality.”
Dieter Heigl has spent the last four years at the Chicago Marriott O’Hare Hotel where he served as the general manager. He lead the 470 room hotel’s $40 million renovation including the conversion of the public space and restaurant to new great room concepts, conversion of two restaurants to a new ballroom and meeting room, and more. Additionally, Dieter brings a wealth of knowledge to the JW Marriott Chicago culinary team with his past experience as a director of food & beverage, restaurants and as a past executive chef at hotels around the world including the San Juan Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino, Amsterdam Marriott Hotel, and Boston Marriott Copley Resort.
Marie Padori joins the JW Marriott Chicago as director of the Spa at JW Chicago opening this July. She comes from The Spa at Williams Island Club in Miami where she served as the spa director for the past five years. While responsible for the spa operations she additionally oversaw the spa’s renovation project including construction and design. In addition, she worked at other spas throughout Miami and Fort Lauderdale including Elizabeth Arden Red Door Spa, The Spa – Equinox, The Spa – The Shore Club and Noble House Hotels & Resorts – SpaTerre.
For more information on the JW Marriott Chicago, please call 312 660 8200 or visit www.jwmarriottchicago.com.
