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Oxford Capital Group’s LondonHouse Chicago Welcomes Homero Villarreal as Director of Food & Beverage and Rene Garcia as Director of Outlets
LondonHouse Chicago | January 14, 2022
CHICAGO, IL — January 14, 2022 — Magnificent Mile luxury lifestyle hotel LondonHouse Chicago (85 East Wacker Dr.), an Oxford Capital Group property, welcomes new leadership to its food and beverage department in Director of Food & Beverage Homero Villarreal and Director of Outlets Rene Garcia. The two bring nearly 35 years of combined experience in the hospitality industry to LondonHouse and its culinary offerings including LH Rooftop, Bridges Lobby Bar, the catering department, and in-room dining. “Homero and Rene both bring invaluable insight into the culinary industry,” says Juan Leyva, General Manager of LondonHous...
Oxford Capital Group’s LondonHouse Chicago General Manager Juan Leyva Named 2021 Illinois Hotel and Lodging Association’s Hotelier of the Year
LondonHouse Chicago | January 4, 2022
CHICAGO, IL — January 4, 2022 — Oxford Capital Group’s LondonHouse Chicago (85 East Wacker Dr.) General Manager Juan Leyva was named Hotelier of the Year by the Illinois Hotel and Lodging Association (IHLA) on December 15, 2021, at the organization’s annual Stars of the Industry Awards Ceremony for his exemplary achievements, contributions, and leadership. The award, presented by DePaul University’s School of Hospitality Leadership, is the highest honor given to an IHLA hotel General Manager or Area Director based on professionalism and service to the property, their employees, guests, and the community. “On behalf of our ...
LondonHouse Chicago Appoints Don Barnett as New Director of Sales and Marketing
LondonHouse Chicago | October 31, 2017
(CHICAGO, IL; October 31, 2017)—LondonHouse Chicago, the luxury lifestyle property on the corner of Michigan Avenue and Wacker Drive, welcomes Don Barnett as the hotel's new Director of Sales and Marketing. In this role, Barnett guides the strategic development of the hotel's marketing and sales teams and ensures that guests have an exceptional and one-of-a-kind experience while staying at LondonHouse Chicago. "Don is fiercely client-driven and has a talent for building mutually beneficial relationships with partners," says LondonHouse Chicago Hotel Manager Juan Leyva. "We look forward to the hotel's continued success in sales and...
Oxford Capital Debuts Highly Anticipated LondonHouse Chicago, Curio Collection by Hilton
LondonHouse Chicago | May 26, 2016
CHICAGO and McLEAN, Va. - Today, Oxford Capital Group's wholly owned management affiliate Oxford Hotels & Resorts and Curio - A Collection by HiltonTM proudly announce the eagerly-awaited opening of LondonHouse Chicago at the corner of North Michigan Avenue and Wacker Drive. Originally opened as the London Guarantee Building in 1923, LondonHouse Chicago pays tribute to its past while also incorporating visually striking modern elements. The luxury lifestyle hotel brings 452 chic rooms and suites, as well as tech-forward amenities catering to leisure and business travelers alike. "Our entire development and operational team ...
Union Investment to Acquire Iconic LondonHouse Chicago for $315M from Oxford Capital and Angelo, Gordon
LondonHouse Chicago | April 18, 2016
CHICAGO, April 18, 2016 -- An Oxford Capital Group, LLC ("Oxford Capital") led venture with Angelo, Gordon today announces the $315 Million sale and 25 year lease-management back of LondonHouse Chicago, at the corner of North Michigan Avenue and Wacker Drive, to Germany's Union Investment Real Estate ("Union Investment"). Scheduled to open Spring 2016, LondonHouse Chicago is Oxford Capital's latest luxury lifestyle hotel development. The hotel features 452-rooms located on Floors 3 – 22 of the Alfred S. Alschuler-designed London Guarantee & Accident Building, and the entire new 22-story architectura...
Oxford Capital’s LondonHouse Chicago Names Adam Schomaker as Director of Sales and Marketing
LondonHouse Chicago | January 19, 2016
The 452-room hotel will open in Spring 2016 on Chicago's Famed North Michigan Avenue. (CHICAGO, IL; January 19, 2016) - Adam Schomaker has been named Director of Sales and Marketing for LondonHouse Chicago, Oxford Capital's latest luxury lifestyle hotel opening spring 2016. He will oversee all sales, marketing and e-commerce efforts for the 452-room property. "Adam's proven sales and marketing leadership in the industry and his experience opening The Godfrey Hotel and making it the sought-after destination it is today make him a natural fit for LondonHouse Chicago," says George Jordan, Senior Vice President of Oper...
LondonHouse Chicago Names Riley Huddleston as Executive Chef and Beverage Director
LondonHouse Chicago | December 3, 2015
(CHICAGO, Ill.; December 3, 2015) – LondonHouse Chicago (85 E. Wacker Dr.), Oxford Capital's latest luxury lifestyle hotel opening spring 2016, is pleased to announce Riley Huddleston as Executive Chef and Beverage Director. In these roles, he will oversee and lead the entire culinary and beverage program and operations for the Chicago property and its chef-driven dining establishments. "It's exciting to be a part of such a smart and collaborative executive team and have the opportunity to contribute to the property's overall brand positioning. The goal is to intertwine the hotel services with all its different amenities and dinin...
LondonHouse Chicago Appoints Jermaine Anderson as Opening Hotel Manager
LondonHouse Chicago | July 16, 2015
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, market...
