Wischermann Partners Appoints Paul E. Cardona General Manager of Le Meridien Chicago - Oakbrook Center
CHICAGO, IL. February 2, 2017 - Wischermann Partners, Inc., is thrilled to announce the appointment of Paul E. Cardona as General Manager of Le Meridien Chicago - Oakbrook Center. Combining his extensive background with luxury and lifestyle hotels, Paul will bring over 22 years of hotel expertise to Chicago to spearhead the operation of the 172-room property.
“Paul's experience working with luxury, world-class brands, such as the Four Seasons and Park Hyatt Chicago, makes him the perfect addition to our Le Meridien Chicago - Oakbrook Center team and has further solidified the hotel as one of the best in the Chicagoland area,” says Paul Wischermann, President and CEO of Wischermann Partners, Inc.
With an extensive career in the hospitality industry, Glen Ellyn resident Paul E. Cardona joins the Le Meridien Chicago - Oakbrook Center team from previous executive roles at hotels including Four Seasons Hotel & Resorts, Rosewood Hotels and Resorts, Soho House & Co., Miami's SLS Hotel and the Park Hyatt Chicago. There, he lead the team at NoMI to its first and only one star Michelin rating.
“I am extremely proud and excited to join the team at Le Meridien Chicago - Oakbrook Center,” said Cardona. “As a local resident, I look forward to truly embracing the vibrant communities surrounding the hotel through Le Meridien brand's hallmark of providing personalized service by showcasing our location and culture.”
Located in Greater Chicago directly adjacent to Oakbrook Center and steps from sophisticated shops and upscale dining, Le Meridien Chicago- Oakbrook Center is a destination of choice for visitors to the western Chicago suburbs. From floor plan to room key, Le Meridien Chicago- Oakbrook Center brings a new lens on Oak Brook through the work of local Chicago artists and abstract installations representing notable Chicago symbols. Mies Van der Rohe inspired furnishings greet arriving guests, along with a grand, one-of-a-kind mural depicting the architecture of the city by famed muralist Justus Roe. Floor by floor, guests rise to uncover moments that are uniquely Chicago, including images taken from Chicago's signature “L” train, stunning photographs portraying Chicagoland locals caught in the rain, and custom graphic patterns throughout, created by Starwood's award-winning design team, abstract designs of local contextual nuances, including original Daniel Burnham city plans for Chicago and maps of the public spaces of the Windy City.
About Le Meridien Chicago - Oakbrook Center
Le Meridien Chicago - Oakbrook Center offers 3,500 square feet of event space and 172 artfully designed guestrooms and suites including two luxurious Spa Suites, unparalleled in the Western Suburbs. The ninth floor features spectacular panoramic views from floor to ceiling windows, a 3,000 square foot Grand Salon Ballroom, Executive Club Lounge, and the area's hottest new restaurant, El Tapeo, offering authentic Spanish cuisine, infused with bold and authentic flavors. Le Meridien Chicago- Oakbrook Center offers all the benefits of the Starwood Preferred Guest Loyalty program. For more information, visit www.lemeridienoakbrook.com or call 877.782.0116.
About Wischermann Partners, Inc.
Wischermann Partners, Inc. is a national hospitality firm, focused on the operations of upper upscale and luxury hotels. Recognized by clients, peers, and industry experts, Wischermann Partners brings a unique mix of knowledge, experience, and insight to hospitality management, development, and acquisitions. Currently, Wischermann Partners operates a hotel portfolio of nearly 3,500 rooms. For more information about Wischermann Partners, visit www.wischermannpartners.com.
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