New Crowne Plaza Chicago Metro Set to Open July 15 in West Loop

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. October 14, 2008

CHICAGO, IL, July 6, 2005. The Crowne Plaza Chicago Metro Hotel (733 West Madison at Halsted, Chicago; telephone 312-829-5000), the newest luxury hotel to hit the Windy City, will open July 15 in Chicago's West Loop neighborhood, near downtown.

The Crowne Plaza Chicago Metro Hotel (Chicago Metro, for short), operated by Mid-City Plaza, LLC and managed by F&F Realty, Ltd., which also operates the Crowne Plaza Silversmith and the Crowne Plaza North Shore, will be Chicago's newest urban oasis-where chic design meets form, function and versatility. It is the ideal venue for mixing business and pleasure in the ever-burgeoning West Loop area, just walking distance to Chicago's central business (and shopping and dining!) districts.

The Chicago Metro offers 398 guest rooms, including 42 suites (Presidential, Ambassador, and 40 Executive suites). All rooms provide the functional amenities in perfect step with today's plugged-in traveler-flat screen high definition television; high speed Internet access; cordless telephone; CD clock radio; coffee maker; in-room safe (large enough to fit a lap-top computer); individually controlled thermostat and weekday newspaper delivery-as well as the little luxuries that make a good night great: every room is outfitted with a private balcony (breathtaking skyline view of Chicago included!) and a sound-blocking double glass door that lets fresh air in and keeps the hustle-and-bustle of the city out. Additional luxuries include a "sleep kit" (eye mask, soothing sleep CD, lavender spray...and more), and spa-like "rain" nozzle for every shower...and that's just a sampling of the traveler's treats.

The hotel was designed by Ronna Friedman of Designsense and Courtney Doyle of Lane Studios. The architect is Maemar, P.C. of MehranFarahmandpour.

The Chicago Metro recently announced its arrival in a BIG way, with a 6,800 square-foot sign reading Your room will be ready soon...Summer 2005 in anticipation of the grand opening. The giant doorknob hanger was more than just an announcement of its opening, though. "The over-sized image conveyed-to the world-that this space is edgy and different, and it said it loud and clear," said Leonard Mendiola, the hotel's general manager.

The hotel epitomizes sophisticated luxury; it sports an ultra-contemporary interior design, rich in color and texture, and has been masterfully crafted detail-by-detail. From the black French limestone flooring in the lobby to the dimmer-switch lamps in each guest room, Chicago Metro welcomes the traveler for a premium overnight experience-from floor to ceiling.

Chicago Metro is the ideal home-away-from-home for weekday business travelers and an ideal venue for meeting and convention planners. Available guest services include full concierge, valet, laundry and dry cleaning services; a fully-equipped fitness center; high-speed WI-FI in public spaces, a business center; more than 8,000 square feet of meeting and banquet facility space and an executive board room. All meeting rooms are wired with WI-FI and state-of-the-art sound and lighting. A/V and videoconferencing equipment, secretarial assistance and other business services, like photocopy/fax or additional meeting supplies, are also available.

Chicago Metro is certain to be a popular spot for the locals, too. Chicagoans seeking the perfect weekend spot will relax in this urban getaway destination that is close to many of Chicago's finest attractions (pets are even welcome!).

Dine, the new restaurant adjacent to the hotel, will be a retro-1940's American brasserie and martini bar that is destined to become a popular dining destination. Dine is scheduled to open on September 1. The restaurant was designed by Robert Polacek of Puccini Group.

Dine presenting an exciting 1940's inspired d'ecor and serving exceptional food at a moderate price point, will be a favorite choice for a business meal as well as personal dining. The restaurant was conceived to serve the needs of the young, dynamic and sophisticated residents of the West Loop area-Dine will be open seven days a week and serve breakfast, lunch and dinner in stylish, relaxed in- and outdoor settings.

The chef is the versatile and talented Trevor Hoyte, 31, who trained under Chicago chefs Rick Tramonto at 4-star Tru and Rick Gresh at 3-star Caliterra restaurants.

More information on the hotel opening, its unique interior design, its high- and low-tech amenities, and the new adjacent restaurant Dine will be forthcoming this September.