Chicago – Page 6 – Building The Godfrey

MAYOR RAHM EMANUEL CELEBRATES THE NEW GODFREY HOTEL CHICAGO WITH A RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY

We’re thrilled to share a new update on the opening of our hotel. This morning, Mayor Rahm Emanuel celebrated the opening of The Godfrey Hotel Chicago (127 W. Huron St. at LaSalle St.), the 16-story, 221 room boutique hotel located in Chicago’s River North neighborhood. Mayor Emanuel, along with Hotel Manager Jermaine Anderson and Oxford Capital President and CEO John Rutledge, provided media and guests with an overview of the launch of the luxury lifestyle brand in Chicago, which brings more than 150 new jobs to the area.

Mayor Rahm Emanuel celebrates the opening of The Godfrey Hotel Chicago with a ribbon cutting event on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2014.

The Mayor also was guided through a tour of our premiere property and learned how our hotel brings our tagline “Discover Your Element” to life.

The Godfrey Hotel Chicago - King Guest Room. Photo Credit: Papadakis Photography — The Godfrey Hotel Chicago – King Guest Room.
Photo Credit: Papadakis Photography

The Godfrey Hotel opened its doors on Feb. 1, 2014 and is managed by Oxford Hotels & Resorts, LLC. The Godfrey Hotel is currently taking reservations at a rate of $159, non-inclusive of tax and gratuity with subject to change closer to opening.

To make a reservation, please visit www.godfreyhotelchicago.com.To learn about continued updates on our hotel, please visit our Facebook and Twitter channels: Facebook page and on Twitter.

#TBT – The Godfrey Hotel Lobby

Our #ThrowbackThursday post this week zeros in on the beautiful lobby at The Godfrey Hotel Chicago! Take a look at where we were on Aug. 9, 2013, and how far we’ve come. Cozy up on our comfy seating by the window and watch passersby, or admire our artistic and modern statement chandelier in the lobby. #TBT

The construction of the lobby on Aug. 9, 2013.

Window seating to your right when you walk into the hotel.

Party Time at I|O Urban Roofscape

I|O Urban Roofscape is the place to be now that The Godfrey Hotel has opened! We have had several organizations host parties, lunches and other events in the rooftop space so far. On Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2013, Stimulus Social Club hosted a Mercy for Animals benefit, which was also the first official event at I|O.

Stimulus Social Club event for Mercy for Animals on Feb. 5, 2014.

Guests enjoyed cocktails like the G & T Proper (left) and the Chef's Mojito (right). — Guests enjoyed cocktails like the G & T Proper (left) and the Chef’s Mojito (right).

Today, we welcomed ChooseChicago for lunch on a beautiful sunny day. We look forward to seeing you at your next event!

ChooseChicago hosted a lunch today at I|O Urban Roofscape.

The rooftop view of the Chicago skyline was beautiful. The perfect setting for a meeting that's both productive and social! — The rooftop view of the Chicago skyline was beautiful. The perfect setting for a meeting that’s both productive and social!

Brainstorm and Build Our Brunch Menu with Us

Who doesn’t love weekend brunch? Finally, a chance to unwind and relax with friends or family after the hectic workweek. At I|O Urban Roofscape, we want to hear what you love most about brunch – or what you’d like to see offered here. We’re open to suggestions and we’re listening to you! Help us “build” our brunch menu.

Perhaps a 40 Foot Bloody Mary Bar? Or Champagne Saturdays? What would you like to see offered?

Let us know – and remember, true in any brainstorm… no idea is a bad idea! You can comment below or add your ideas to the post on I|O Urban Roofscape’s Facebook page. You never know, you might see your suggestion featured at I|O Urban Roofscape.

Until then, cheers!

Proud to Be Open – Welcome

We’re proud to be open since Feb. 1 and the first week has flown by…. smoothly! We’re happy to welcome our very first guests to Chicago’s newest boutique hotel. The name Godfrey means peace and welcome – and true to our name, our managers would like to welcome you to The Godfrey Hotel Chicago. We hope to surprise and delight our guests with our vibrant energy, sophisticated interiors and chic accommodations.

Below is a photo of Jermaine Anderson, Hotel Manager, along with George Jordan, Senior Vice President of Oxford Hotels & Resorts – on opening day, Feb. 1, 2014.

Pictured: Jermaine Anderson, Hotel Manager and George Jordan, SVP, Oxford Hotels and Resorts — Pictured: Jermaine Anderson, Hotel Manager
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George Jordan, SVP, Oxford Hotels and Resorts

We hope to welcome you soon to The Godfrey Hotel Chicago. Live in the Chicagoland area? Stop in and check us out – and enjoy cocktails on I|O Urban Roofscape, complete with fire pits and unobstructed views of Chicago’s southern skyline. Or, consider us for the next time you travel to Chicago either for business or pleasure.