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The Talbott Hotel Welcomes James Martin As Executive Chef
The Talbott Hotel | July 2, 2019
CHICAGO (July 2, 2019) — James Martin, a Washington, D.C. native who most recently led the kitchen at A10 in Hyde Park, has joined 20 East at The Talbott Hotel as executive chef. Martin trained at some of the most vaunted restaurants in the nation’s capital, Vidalia, Restaurant Nora and Bistro Bis, among them. He brings a seasonal sensibility to The Talbott’s casual American restaurant at 20 E. Delaware St. The 32-year-old finds inspiration in ingredients—he and his wife honeymooned in Spain, which sparked his love for the flavors of the Basque region—and from the world-traveling guests of the artful, intimate Gold Coast hotel...
The Historic Talbott Hotel, a Joie de Vivre Property, Plans May Reopening Following Extensive $20M Renovation
The Talbott Hotel | April 20, 2017
(CHICAGO, IL; April 20, 2017) – The Talbott Hotel (20 E. Delaware Pl.), a Joie de Vivre boutique property, announced today that it will officially re-open in May following a four-month, comprehensive renovation. The historic hotel, originally constructed in 1927, received a full interior refresh driven by KARA MANN, the celebrated Chicago-based interior design icon. The renovation marks the most extensive update in the history of the 90-year-old Gold Coast gem. Improvements include brand-new guest rooms and suites that increase the total number of keys from 149 to 178. All public areas – including the lobby and meeting and e...
The Historic Talbott, a Joie de Vivre Hotel in Chicago, to Undergo Extensive Renovations with Spring Reopening Planned
The Talbott Hotel | December 15, 2016
CHICAGO, IL; December 15, 2016) – The Talbott Hotel (20 E. Delaware Pl.), a Joie de Vivre boutique property, will undergo exciting and extensive renovations, closing its doors on January 1, 2017. When it reopens in May 2017, the hotel will unveil a fresh new look with updated interiors throughout by celebrated, Chicago-based interior design firm Kara Mann Design. This will be the largest update in the history of the 16-story, 149-room Gold Coast hotel built in 1927, with brand-new guest rooms and suites that will bring the total number of keys to 179. In addition, all public areas will receive a refresh, including the lobby, and m...
The Talbott Hotel in Chicago Appoints New General Manager Morgan Bailey
The Talbott Hotel? | July 13, 2016
(CHICAGO; July 13, 2016)— The Talbott Hotel, the storied 149-room boutique property located in Chicago's esteemed Gold Coast neighborhood, is proud to announce the appointment of Morgan Bailey to the role of general manager. Relaunched as a Joie de Vivre Hotel in fall 2015, The Talbott Hotel is ranked eighth best hotel in the United States by TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice Awards and listed among the top hotels in Illinois by U.S. News and World Report. Bailey comes to The Talbott Hotel with a wealth of hospitality experience, having worked with the property's parent brand Commune Hotels & Resorts for over 10 years. She b...
The Talbott Hotel Appoints Emily Childers as Director of Sales and Marketing
The Talbott Hotel | April 18, 2016
The Talbott Hotel (20 E Delaware Pl) is pleased to announce the appointment of Emily Childers as the property's new Director of Sales and Marketing. In this position, Childers will oversee all sales, marketing and public relation efforts for the charming boutique property in Chicago's Gold Coast neighborhood. Childers graduated from Michigan State University in 2010 with a Degree in Hospitality Business. Upon graduation, Childers held several esteemed positions in the hospitality industry beginning as a select service and extended stay regional manager for the Marriott Northern Mid-American Sales Office. In this role, Childers oversaw 4...
