Holiday Inn Chicago Mart Plaza $20 Million Redesign
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CHICAGO, IL - The Holiday Inn Chicago Mart Plaza announces the completion of more than $20 million in renovations. Despite the current economic climate, the Chicago Mart Plaza has made a substantial investment in their infrastructure to present a fresh design concept and modernized services.
Each guest room is now equipped with a 32-inch LCD flat screen television, energy efficient shower heads, full bath amenities, complimentary high speed wireless internet, and new Holiday Inn 200 thread bedding linens. Along with all of the amenities of a guest room, the parlor suite includes an oversized living and dining room, sofa bed, and 42-inch LCD flat screen television. The Chicago Mart Plaza offers more than thirteen meetings and banquet rooms, each with hi-speed internet access, on site technicians, audio-visual equipment, banquet services and food provided by their Award-Winning Chef Len Trevino.
In addition to the full renovation of their 25,000 square feet of meeting space, completely redesigned lobby and guest rooms, guests can experience unmatched views of the Chicago skyline from Cityscape Bar, which was redesigned and launched in 2008 and is located in the lobby. Also new to the Chicago Mart Plaza is Italiasia, a "best of both worlds" Italian and Asian fusion concept which opened to rave reviews this May. ing
With 521 hotel rooms, the Chicago Mart Plaza is the thirteenth largest hotel in Chicago and the only one that starts on the fourteenth floor. Boasting expansive views of the river and skyline, the Chicago Mart Plaza now offers fresh views inside and out. "We feel that this redesign reflects our optimism for a better future. With our spectacular views of this great City and new and improved 'views' inside the hotel - we have a fresh outlook everywhere you turn," says Director of Sales and Marketing, France Langan. The Chicago Mart Plaza offers something for everyone; for the business traveler there is free wireless internet, for the family getaway a large indoor swimming pool and for the romantic couple, The Chicago Mart Plaza offers unique restaurants and spectacular views of the city.
About J/Brice
The Chicago Mart Plaza chose to work with award-winning design firm, J/Brice Design. Founder Jeff Brice says "A hotel is a theatrical experience exciting all the senses. At The Chicago Mart Plaza we decided to heighten the senses by playing up the views, incorporating the sights and sound of an indoor waterfall and a dynamic lobby that is the heart of the hotel - not just a pass-through." J/Brice Design International is a multi-faceted group of architects and designers who combine expertise in interior architecture and design with innovative and progressive aesthetics.
CHICAGO MART PLAZA
350 West Mart Center
Chicago IL 60654
312-836-5000
www.martplaza.com
About Holiday Inn Chicago Mart Plaza
A contemporary hotel in River North, the Holiday Inn Chicago Mart Plaza boasts panoramic views of the Chicago River and the famous Chicago skyline. Adjacent to global design hub, The Merchandise Mart and located just blocks from the "Magnificent Mile," Chicago's most coveted attractions and the business district, the Chicago Mart Plaza has something for everyone. Varied dining options include Italiasia, a "Best of Both Worlds" Italian and Asian fusion concept, and Cityscape Bar with unmatched views of the Chicago skyline and award-winning cocktails.
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RESTAURANTS: Arrowhead Golf Course Restaurant, Brasserie JO, Carlucci, Carnivale, Chens Chinese & Sushi, Eivissa: Pintxos, Tapas and Sangria Restaurant, Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse, Gioco, Hugo's Frog Bar, Italiasia, Il Poggiolo, Kohan, Koi, La Madia, March'e, Meson Sabika, Opera, Red Light, Tapas Valencia, Jerry Kleiner Unnamed Well's Street Project,
LOUNGES/BARS/CLUBS: Arrowhead Lounge, Citizen Bar, Cityscape Bar, Duke's Alehouse & Kitchen, Durty Nellie's, Stretch Run Sporting Club & Grille,
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