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Geller Capital Partners Introduces Conrad Chicago Following Conversion of Former Draft FCB Corporate Office Building
Conrad Chicago | November 15, 2016
CHICAGO - Conrad Chicago, the 20-story luxury hotel located steps from Magnificent Mile, today welcomes guests to a stylish and contemporary escape in the Windy City. The redesign of former Draft FCB corporate office building into a smart, luxury hotel represents the dynamic vision of hotelier Laurence Geller, international design firm Pierre-Yves Rochon, and hospitality design firm Puccini Group. The property features 287 guest rooms, including 24 suites with two expansive hospitality suites. The hotel's atmosphere exudes a modern and purposeful aesthetic, 10,000 square feet of conference and event facilities equipped with state-of...
Geller and Wanxiang America Acquire Controlling Interest of Iconic Waldorf Astoria Chicago
Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts | July 22, 2015
CHICAGO, July 22, 2015 -- "It is a terrific time to be in the luxury hotel business, especially in Chicago, due to its growth in tourism. This hotel's world-class location, physical attributes and current market position provide a wonderful platform from which to grow," so stated Laurence Geller, chairman of Geller Investment Co., upon aquiring a majority interest in the Waldorf Astoria Chicago. It is the second Chicago hotel that Geller's company, teamed with Wanxiang America Real Estate Group, announced in the last year. The first was the Conrad Chicago, which is just steps off of Michigan Avenue on Erie Street, and due to open in the...
Conrad Hotels & Resorts to Open New Chicago Property Steps off Michigan Avenue
Conrad Hotels & Resorts | May 21, 2015
MCLEAN, Va.--May, 21, 2015--Conrad Hotels & Resorts, Geller Investment Co., LLC, and Wanxiang America Real Estate Group today announced plans to open a new Conrad Chicago, expected to begin hosting global travelers in spring 2016. Overlooking North Michigan Avenue on Erie Street, the stunning new Conrad Chicago will provide guests with immediate access to high-end retail and award-winning restaurants in the one of the most desirable locations in the city. "The signing of the new Conrad Chicago underscores our commitment to delivering best-in-class hotels in key gateway locations that meet the growing needs of global luxury travelers...