Andrea Mayer Appointed GM for Hilton Garden Inn Chicago Downtown
CHICAGO, IL, December 18, 2009 - Crestline Hotels & Resorts, Inc. today announced the appointment of Andrea J. Mayer as General Manager for the 357 guestroom Hilton Garden Inn Chicago Downtown/Magnificent Mile. The hotel is located in the heart of Chicago's Magnificent Mile, just steps to North Michigan Avenue shops and restaurants. It offers 5,727 square feet of flexible meeting space located on the first and 12th floors with spectacular views of Chicago's skyline.
Ms. Mayer brings more than 20 years of hospitality industry management experience to her new position. She joins Crestline Hotels & Resorts from The Allerton Hotel Chicago where she was the General Manager. She has also held management positions at The Kor Hotel Group - Hotel Blake & Hotel 71, The Marriott Hotel Chicago and Marriott Suites, Deerfield, MI.
"Andrea is a professional who brings an exceptional track record for excellence in performance, service and guest standards," said James Carroll, Chief Operating Officer, Crestline Hotels & Resorts. "We look forward to adding her dynamic leadership and experience to our team," added Carroll.
Ms. Mayer holds a B.S. in Finance from Pepperdine University and serves on the Board of Directors of the Chicago Convention & Visitors Bureau. She has also won numerous industry accolades. Ms. Mayer can be reached at Andrea.Mayer@crestlinehotels.com.




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