Category: In the News

Today’s Job Fair

What an exciting day!  Thank you to everyone who attended our Job Fair. More than 700 people attended to apply for positions in anticipation of our February 2014 opening of the hotel and IO Urban Roofscape.  We’re hiring for bartenders, assistant managers, servers, security, housekeeping and more.

We also shared one of our key mantras with the applicants:  Strive to exceed our guests’ expectations – one guest at a time.

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Tune into CBS (WBBM-TV, Ch. 2) this evening during their 5 p.m. news cast to see an interview with our Area General Manager, George Jordan. (12/17 Update: You can learn how to apply for jobs at Chicago’s Godfrey Hotel at CBS online.)

Interested applicants may continue to apply and send resumes with a cover letter to jobs@godfreyhotelchicago.com.

Thank you again to all who attended.

Hotel Double-Down – An Inside Look with our Developer

Crain’s Chicago takes an in-depth look with our developer: CEO and Founder of Oxford Capital John Rutledge.  John shares his development plans, why our rooftop bar (I|O Urban Roofscape) is a must and why the market can handle more hotels.  John provides a tour of both our hotel (great sneak peek!) and another project at 360 N. Michigan Avenue.

He also talks about his other hotel projects, including Hotel Felix, Hotel Cass, The Langham Chicago and the upcoming hotel at 360 N. Michigan. Take a look at the video:

http://bcove.me/xivc6q0l

Plus, we love sharing a few behind-the-scenes photos from the video shoot.  Thanks again for the interview, Crain’s!

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Above:  John is interviewed on the rooftop of the Godfrey Hotel’s space, I|O Urban Roofscape.

I|O In the News

We’re thrilled to announce that Crain’s Chicago Business has the scoop on an inside look at our one-of-a-kind urban roofscape, I|O. To view the article, please follow this link. The piece gives lots of great previews of what’s to come, including info on our future menu, a full-color photo rendering and much more. Thank you Crain’s for featuring the hottest future spot in River North!

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Above: Rendering image of I|O.

Beautiful South View Godfrey Hotel Chicago

Above: Beautiful southern skyline view of Chicago from I|O