Tim Cepek Named GM Holiday Inn Express at O'Hare
CHICAGO, IL, February 23, 2009 - Tim Cepek has been named General Manager of the new, five-story, 135-room Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Chicago Airport West - O'Hare in Hillside, IL by S&L Hospitality, management company and co-developer. Cepek will be responsible for the overall successful operation of the new hotel, scheduled to open in March.
Cepek has a wealth of management and operational experience, including more than 15 years in the hospitality industry. A resident of Schaumburg, Illinois Cepek is actively involved in the business community. Most recently, he served on the opening management team as Assistant General Manager of the 127-room AmerSuites conversion to Hyatt Place Hotel in Schaumburg, IL. His extensive management experience includes The Fitzpatrick Hotel in Chicago, the Oak Brook Hills Resort & Conference Center in Oak Brook, IL., and he also served on the opening management team of The Westin Savannah Harbor Resort in Savannah, Georgia.
"We are very pleased to have Tim on board," said Richard Tiedt, Director of Operations for S&L Hospitality. "He brings opening experience, knowledge, and enthusiasm to his new position, and he has put together quite an impressive team to lead our property to award winning success."
Scheduled to open in March, the Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites is located at 200 South Manheim Road, in Hillside, IL., and is part of a new 32-acre mixed-use development project located off Interstate 290. The property joins other businesses also preparing to open in the weeks and months to come, including Super Target, Petco, Staples, Michaels, Panda Express and more.
The hotel is a modern hotel for value-orientated travelers. Fresh, clean and uncomplicated, the new property offers competitive rates for both business and leisure travelers. Amenities include: Fresh Express Start(R) Breakfast Buffet, featuring a full range of hot breakfast items; indoor swimming pool and whirlpool; fitness center; 24-hour business center and Express Market(R); free wired & wireless high speed internet throughout the hotel and free local calls (US Only) and free guest parking. Guest rooms feature queen or king-sized beds; 32" flat panel HDTV's; microwave; refrigerator; hairdryer; iron/ironing board; and safe. The hotel is 100% non-smoking.
Conveniently, the property is only 6 miles from Chicago O'Hare Airport and offers free shuttle service, and only 15 miles from downtown Chicago.
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