Anderson to Lead Oxford Capital Group’s latest Luxury Lifestyle Hotel on Chicago’s Famed North Michigan Avenue opening Spring 2016
CHICAGO, IL – JULY 15, 2015 – Jermaine Anderson, has been named Hotel Manager for LondonHouse Chicago a luxury lifestyle hotel located at the corner of North Michigan Avenue and Wacker Drive. It is set to open spring of 2016 in Chicago’s iconic London Guarantee Building along with a new 22-story architecturally synchronized modernist glass tower according to George Jordan, Senior Vice President of Operations for Oxford Hotels & Resorts. In his new role, Anderson will oversee day-to-day operations, marketing and sales, and will manage an expected team of over 250 employees for the 452-room property. It will feature nearly 25,000 sq. ft. of meeting and event space, a tri-level rooftop lounge, spa, fitness center and more. The hotel is being developed by Oxford Capital Group, LLC and is owned by an Oxford led venture with Angelo, Gordon & Co.
“Jermaine has extensive experience in hotel openings along with a proven ability to develop first class, service focused teams,” says Jordan. “We are excited to have him overseeing our latest hotel as we prepare for a successful opening.”
LondonHouse Chicago is a part of Hilton Worldwide’s Curio Collection of hotels. Guests will also have the added benefit of earning and utilizing Hilton HHonors® points during their stay.
As the property approaches opening in spring 2016, customers will be able to book reservations later this year by visiting www.londonhousechicago.com or at www.curiocollection.com. Interested guests are also encouraged to “like” LondonHouse Chicago on Facebook and “follow” on Twitter and Instagram.
Anderson brings broad hotel management experience to the team, having most recently served as the opening Hotel Manager at the highly successful Godfrey Hotel Chicago, an award winning Oxford developed lifestyle hotel located in River North, Chicago.
Prior to his career with Oxford and The Godfrey Hotel Chicago, Anderson worked in a number of noted hotels including The Raffaello Chicago, the Hyatt Regency McCormick Place, the Hyatt Regency O’Hare and the Hyatt Regency Philadelphia at Penn’s Landing. He was twice named Manager of the Year.
Anderson is a Chicago native and an active member of Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International (HSMAI), the Greater North Michigan Avenue Association, Streeterville’s SOAR and also mentors youth at elementary schools in Chicago’s south neighborhoods. He studied Hospitality Management at Chicago State University and lives in Chicago.
For sales and information, call 312.357.1200 or visit www.londonhousechicago.com
