How to choose the perfect amenity – Hotel News Now

Think selecting the soap for a hotel is pretty easy?  Not so fast.

George Jordan, SVP of Operations at Oxford Hotels & Resorts, shares how a lot of thought and consideration goes into selecting the soaps and alarm clocks.   For example, in-shower soap and shampoo pump systems didn’t test well with female travelers for a particular hotel.

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George Jordan, SVP of Operations at Oxford Hotels & Resorts and Area General Manager of The Godfrey Hotel
George Jordan, SVP of Operations at Oxford Hotels & Resorts and Area General Manager of The Godfrey Hotel

More about George Jordan:  He is the senior vice president of operations for Oxford Hotels & Resorts, and Chicago area hotel cluster general manager for Hotel Cass, Hotel Felix and Godfrey Hotel (opening early 2014). Over the past 30 years, he has held key management roles with The Arizona Biltmore, The St. Paul, The Marquette, The Drake and The Raffaello Hotel. Jordan rose through the ranks while attending college at University of Southern California and Arizona State University, where he obtained a B.S. in Finance. He served as area food and beverage director for Hilton International, based out of The Drake Hotel Chicago, and also as hotel manager at The Drake. Today, he contributes his extensive operational, revenue management and marketing expertise to Oxford’s national acquisition activities.

Amenity Announcement

One important aspect of building The Godfrey includes selecting the best washroom amenities that most closely align with our property’s brand. It’s a decision that’s based upon a variety of factors and extensive industry research. Not surprisingly, The Washington Post reports that high end bath amenities are a key distinguishing factor that separate luxury properties from budget hotels. When the time came to determine the brand that would supply our bath amenities we wanted a name that future customers would trust; a company whose products are luxurious, indulgent and of the utmost quality. We’re pleased to announce the supplier of our bath amenities is…

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So how exactly do you pronounce this French line of natural health and beauty products? Watch the fun video below to find out!