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.
Today, we welcomed ChooseChicago for lunch on a beautiful sunny day. We look forward to seeing you at your next event!
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!
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.
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.
In a new article by Blake Thorne on MLive.com, we get the lowdown on where our gorgeous illuminated sign comes from! The Godfrey Hotel’s super modern sign and canopy system was designed and installed by Signs by Crannie out of Flushing, Mich. Read more about the installation here.
As we’re about to swing open our doors tomorrow – February 1, 2014 – we want to highlight John Rutledge, the man behind the building of The Godfrey Hotel. Rutledge is the CEO and founder of Oxford Capital, the hotel real estate and private equity company that led our project through completion.
Michigan Avenue Magazine spotlighted Rutledge and his many accomplishments and hotel projects in its latest article, “Hotelier John Rutledge Opens the Godfrey.” The article leads with foolish gambles versus calculated risks. Put simply, he states, “I’ve never been a cowboy. I’m not a reckless risk taker.”
To read more, please visit:t http://michiganavemag.com/personalities/articles/hotelier-john-rutledge-opens-the-godfrey-in-river-north#lFsl9xC3AFzhSmYw.99.
Building The Godfrey 