Hampton Inn Chicago Downtown/N Loop/Michigan Ave Appoints Ross Guthrie as General Manager and Kelly Sujka as Director of Sales

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. January 25, 2016

CHICAGO, IL. January 25, 2016 - Located in the historic Chicago Motor Club building at 68 E. Wacker Place, Hampton Inn Chicago Downtown/N Loop/Michigan Ave announces today the appointments of Ross Guthrie as General Manager and Kelly Sujka as Director of Sales. Just steps from the Magnificent Mile, Millennium Park and the Theater District, Hampton Inn Chicago Downtown/N Loop/Michigan Ave opened in May 2015, featuring a grand, three-story Art Deco lobby, a 67-seat 1920's-style cocktail bar, and intricate architectural details throughout the property.

“We are very excited to welcome Ross and Kelly to our team,” said Carl Dees, Vice President of Operations. “Their combined experience with the Hilton and Hampton Hotel brands, as well as their strong leadership skills will be incredible assets to this property.”

A Memphis, Tennessee native, Ross Guthrie brings his extensive management expertise to Hampton Inn Chicago Downtown/N Loop/Michigan Ave as General Manager. Guthrie began his career in the industry as a Pool Attendant at Imperial Palace Hotel & Casino in Biloxi, Mississippi, quickly turning the summer job into a career. Ross went on to become General Manager of Hampton Inn - Memphis/Sycamore View, the worlds' first Hampton Inn. In 2014, Guthrie was nominated for Illinois Hotel Lodging Association's “Hotelier of the Year.”

“I am excited to be working for such a unique property, one that is part of Chicago's rich architectural history,” says Guthrie. “The Chicago Motor Club building's glory has been preserved and I'm honored to be able to share the story of the Art Deco gem with our guests.”

A lifetime Chicago native, Kelly Sujka joins Hampton Inn Chicago Downtown/N Loop/Michigan Ave after having served as Regional Director of Sales & Marketing for multiple branded properties throughout Illinois. Most of her career had been associated with the Hilton family of brands in the Chicago area. Sujka is a well-practiced and a dedicated sales professional, and has vast expertise on building client relationships that result in a "win-win situation" for everyone involved in the sales process, Revenue Management and brand culture. Sujka has received several awards, including the Chicago Southland Convention & Visitors' Linda Morgan Award for Volunteerism, and the Doubletree by Hilton's Spirit of Care Award, one of the brand's highest forms of Team Member recognition.

Standing 17-stories high, Hampton Inn Chicago Downtown/N Loop/Michigan Ave features 143 guestrooms, each featuring complimentary WiFi, a 42-inch flat-screen HDTV, an ergonomic desk and a coffeemaker. The LEED Certified hotel offers guests state-of-the-art cardio equipment in the 24-hour fitness center, a 24-hour business center, and two versatile meeting rooms with the latest A/V technology.

Known as one of Chicago's finest Art Deco-style skyscrapers, the former Chicago Motor Club building was completed within 265 days in 1928. More than just a social and sporting group, the Chicago Motor Club wielded power in advocating for city improvements, including the widening of North Michigan, the installation of a public parking garage in Grant Park, and the transformation of Wacker Drive into a double-decker motorway.

About Hampton Hotels

Hampton Hotels, including Hampton Inn, Hampton Inn & Suites and Hampton by Hilton, is an award-winning leader in the mid-priced hotel segment, serving value-conscious and quality-driven travelers. With over 1,900 properties totaling more than 195,000 rooms in 16 countries and territories, Hampton Hotels is part of Hilton Worldwide, a leading global hospitality company. All Hampton hotels offer a friendly service culture, defined as Hamptonality, delivered by more than 50,000 Team Members and backed by the 100% Hampton® Guarantee, reinforcing its commitment to providing excellent service to business and leisure travelers alike. High quality and consistent accommodations and amenities, such as complimentary Wi-Fi, Hampton's On the House® hot breakfast, the latest technology and innovations like multi-unit Power Cubes and the brand's signature Clean and fresh Hampton bed®, combined with numerous locations globally have made Hampton a leader in its segment and one of the fastest growing hotel brands worldwide. Please visit http://www.hampton.com or http://news.hampton.com for more information.

About Murphy Asset Management LLC

Murphy Asset Management, LLC, represents the investor group that owns the hotel and focuses on generating development opportunities in the multifamily, hospitality and office sectors across the country. Through sound investment strategies and extensive due diligence, the dynamic development team at Murphy Asset Management with support from the MB Real Estate platform assists with identifying, evaluating and executing the projects by combining sound financial modeling, economic analysis and entrepreneurial creativity. Murphy Asset Management and the MB Real Estate team have supported numerous developments owned by affiliates of Murphy Asset Management, including: Lincoln Park 2550, Hyatt Centric The Loop Chicago and the Oriental Theater redevelopment.

About Crescent Hotels & Resorts

Crescent Hotels & Resorts, the operator of the hotel, is a nationally recognized, top-5 operator of hotels and resorts. Crescent currently operates over 100 hotels and resorts in 36 states in the US and 4 provinces in Canada. Crescent is one of the few elite management companies approved to operate upper-upscale and luxury hotels under the brand families of Marriott, Hilton, Starwood, Hyatt and IHG. Crescent also operates a collection of legendary independent hotels and resorts. Crescent's clients are made up of hotel REITs, private equity firms and major developers. For more information, please visit http://www.chrco.com.

Contact:
Lianne Wiker Hedditch / Ellen Molina
[email protected] / [email protected]
773-969-5200