The Bricton Group Assumes Management of Chicago's North Shore Marriott Lincolnshire Resort and Theatre
LINCOLNSHIRE, IL. February 15, 2016 - The Bricton Group today announced that the firm is the new management company for the iconic Marriott Lincolnshire Resort and Theatre. The team at The Bricton Group, which has partnered with Marriott on multiple properties over the past decades, is honored to be entrusted with management of the 175-acre resort which features 389 luxurious guest rooms, 40,000 square feet of stunning meeting space and outdoor venues, an 18-hole championship golf course and the multi-award winning Marriott Theatre, which has the largest subscription base of any live musical theatre in the country.
“This is one of the more famous properties in the Chicagoland area, and we're proud to be a part of it,” said Edward Doherty, president of The Bricton Group. “Managing the hotel, the golf club and the theater is a natural extension of our experience in operating hotels on the North Shore and dovetails well with our track-record in managing the Chicago Marriott Naperville and Eagle Ridge Resort and Spa in Galena, Illinois.”
Part of the new management team at the hotel includes General Manager Eric Bates, who has worked for The Bricton Group for eight years and Marriott for 15. Bates has extensive experience with resort properties, including his most recent position at Eagle Ridge Resort and Spa, which features a multitude of recreational offerings, including three 18-hole golf courses.
Terry James, who has been associated with the Marriott Theatre for more than 25 years, will continue as executive producer. “The Marriott Theatre is one of the most loved and unique live theaters in the U.S.,” said James. “I'm looking forward to continuing to innovate at the theater and produce great shows for our subscribers, as The Bricton Group takes the hotel and the property into the next decade and beyond.”
Part of The Bricton Group's vision for the hotel's future includes a $22 million renovation planned for late 2016 or early 2017. The renovation will include all parts of the resort including upgrades to the exterior of the building, new signage, King's Wharf restaurant, and reinventing the public spaces including the lobby and rooms. Award-winning global design firm The Gettys Group will provide its interior design, branding, procurement and program management expertise for the extensive renovation of the resort.
Significant investors in the transaction include Realty Financial Partners from Boston and other private equity funds.
About the Marriott Lincolnshire Resort and Theatre
The Lincolnshire Marriott Resort and Theatre is a hotel in Chicago's North Shore area for business, weddings, leisure and romantic weekends. Thirty minutes from downtown Chicago and O'Hare International Airport, the hotel features 389 guest rooms and suites as well as extensive options for recreation: a PGA golf course, tennis center, two pools, and hiking and trails that extend 37 miles to Wisconsin. The hotel is also home to the highly acclaimed Marriott Theatre, which has performed some of the region's best live musical theatre for more than 40 years. The hotel also includes four distinct restaurants and lounges as well as 40,000 square feet of meeting and event space. The Marriott Lincolnshire Resort and Theatre is part of Marriot International, based in Bethesda, Maryland, one of the world's leading lodging companies with nearly 3,700 properties in 72 countries and territories worldwide.
About The Bricton Group
The Bricton Group, based in suburban-Chicago, is one of the leading hotel management groups in the Midwest, operating and managing successful hotel properties for over 25-years. Bricton Group's undivided attention to success and service in the hospitality industry includes services such as on-site management and operation, hotel business analyses, site evaluations, market demand studies and funding and lending assistance. For more information visit www.bricton.com.
About The Gettys Group
The Gettys Group is an award-winning global design firm with an expert understanding of the hospitality industry. The firm offers a comprehensive suite of services including interior design, procurement, branding and consulting serving clients in the Americas, Asia Pacific, the Middle East/North Africa and Europe. The Gettys Group operates at the intersection of design, implementation and strategic thinking; breathing new life into environments and reinvigorating brands. For more information, please visit www.gettys.com.
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