Godfrey Hotel Chicago – Page 5 – Building The Godfrey

Name The Element Contest

Did you hear? Scientists discovered a new element – and it needs a name! Help us name our Element 139 for a chance to win a low rate ($139 for an entire year!) and more.

Entering is easy: Just “Like” our Facebook page, and submit the Element name and your reasoning (1-2 sentences max).

Need some ideas? At The Godfrey Hotel Chicago, we created a rare spot where guests will feel entirely at easy and will “Discover Your Element.” The hotel’s 42-element chart allows guests to define their own travel experiences.

Here’s a few of our existing Elements for your creative inspiration:

– Io with the Element number of 4 and the name of “Roofscape” represents I|O Urban Roofscape, Chicago’s largest indoor/outdoor lounge perched on the hotel’s 4th floor.

– Sp with the Element number 5 represents Spa●Boutique located on the 5th floor.

So tell us – what do you think Element 139 should be named and why?

The winner will receive 1 complimentary night, plus a great rate of just $139/night plus tax for all of 2014 (some restrictions and blackout dates apply) and a $25 gift card to I|O Urban Roofscape. The second place winner will receive a one-night complimentary stay (some restrictions and blackout dates apply). The third place winner will get a $25 gift card to I|O Urban Roofscape (www.facebook.com/iogodfrey).

Contest runs from Jan. 7 – Jan. 21, 2014.

The Godfrey Hotel wants to hear which Element you like the most. Please vote and let us know – the management will take all voting into consideration. Winners will be selected by hotel management. Some restrictions and blackout dates apply in this contest. Be creative – no profanity please. Must be 21 or over. You must enter by 11 p.m. CST, Jan. 21, 2014. One entry per person. You are supplying this information to The Godfrey Hotel Chicago, not to Facebook. This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Facebook. By participating, you hereby release and hold harmless Facebook from any and all liability associated with this promotion.

Good luck!

New Year’s Resolution to Stay Healthy

With health and fitness on everyone’s mind this New Year, we want to share an update on our fitness center. It will be open 24/7 for hotel guests, and includes treadmills, ellipticals, and strength and weight training equipment.

The fitness center at The Godfrey Hotel.

Start 2014 the right way with strength and weight training equipment.

Happy New Year to everyone from The Godfrey Hotel! Set a goal to stay active and eat healthy this year, and come visit us in 2014.

Delicious Tasting for I|O Urban Roofscape

Some projects and decisions with opening a hotel and restaurant are difficult – and some are downright delicious. On Friday, we conducted a fantastic tasting, and the combination of flavors from Chef Riley Huddleston is unique and inspired. From the dressed-up comfort food favorite Truffled Mac and Cheese to the beautifully executed Salmon with Fingerling Potatoes and Citrus Onion Marmalade, guests at The Godfrey Hotel and I|O Urban Roofscape will find the perfect culinary treat for every occasion.

Salmon with Fingerling Potatoes and Citrus Onion Marmalade

The new I|O Burger will surprise Chicago burger connoisseurs, and the fries alone would be a excellent late-night snack.

Imagine amazing food and a unique Chicago skyline view… We look forward to seeing you in 2014!

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.

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.

What Ladies Like When They’re On The Road – Site Visit

Today, we conducted a site visit to check out the latest and greatest at the hotel. With so many changes happening, we could hardly decide where to focus. But, we reflect back on the female guests and frequent travelers who we surveyed and questioned months ago about their travel preferences.

We consistently heard three requests for amenities in the room:

Full length mirror
Luxurious bathroom products
Abundant counter space in the bathroom

We can now say: Check, check and check.

First, we learned many ladies (and likely our gentleman too) want a full length mirror in the hotel room. We certainly understand – even when you’re on the road, you still want to look stylish. Here’s a look at the full length mirror:

You're looking good! A picture of our full length mirrors. — You’re looking good! A picture of our full length mirrors.

Second, we know bathroom products matter. Guests love quality products and L’Occitane delivers nothing short of a “beauty phenomenon,” as we’ve heard others say. We previously blogged about how excited we are to offer these products in our guest bathrooms – you can view the blog post here.

Last, for the counter space, we heard many female (frequent) travelers say they preferred the extra counter space in the bathroom. The extra space allows them to set up their hair products and tools, along with their makeup bags and other needs. The extra space (shown below) allows for at least two people to easily share the space with their travel kits and make up.

Enjoy, ladies! And we know the male travelers won’t mind either. Enjoy, all!