(TAN): IHG Hotels & Resorts has opened voco Chicago Downtown and Holiday Inn Chicago Downtown – Wolf Point. Located in the city’s River North district, the property marks voco hotels’ first location in Chicago and sixth in the US. Previously a Holiday Inn, the newly opened hotel underwent a full transformation to become IHG’s first dual-branded voco hotel and Holiday Inn property, IHG said in a news release.
One of 17 brands in the IHG Hotels & Resorts portfolio, voco hotels is IHG’s fastest-growing premium offering. The new dual-branded hotel reflects this commitment to delivering elevated comforts, occupying 10 floors and 521 rooms of a historic building that has been a Chicago icon for more than four decades. With Holiday Inn being one of the most recognized and trusted travel brands in the world, bringing people together for moments that matter, and voco hotels’ distinct premier offerings and hosted service, the property offers an unmatched experience for leisure and business travellers.
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The hotel’s significant renovations under developer Murphy Real Estate Services include the ground floor lobby and public spaces on the 15th floor featuring a soaring atrium, modern event spaces, and a new signature restaurant, Waterview Kitchen + Bar serving inspired global eclectic fare, as well as Chicago favourites. With floor-to-ceiling panoramic views of the Chicago River and skyline, the heart of the space includes an impressive bar which is perfect for social gatherings with family, friends or colleagues. There’s also a lively weekday Happy Hour.
Wayne Leming, general manager, voco Chicago Downtown and Holiday Inn Chicago Downtown – Wolf Point, said: “As the first voco hotels property in Chicago, we look forward to providing an unexpected yet reliable experience for travellers staying with us, whether for business or pleasure.”
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Ginger Taggart, vice president, voco hotels, IHG Hotels & Resorts, added: “With Chicago a perennially popular destination, we recognized an opportunity to cater to the increasing traveller demand for accommodations that offer reliability, comfort, convenience, and modern amenities. Blending the trusted hospitality that Holiday Inn is known for with voco hotels’ thoughtful, unstuffy, and charming style under one roof, the new property is an ideal destination for visitors to Chicago.”
