Sage Hospitality Appoints Pierre-Louis Giacotto as General Manager of The Blackstone

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USA, Chicago, Illinois. April 03, 2018

Sage Hospitality, one of the leading hotel management and investment companies in the country, today announces the appointment of Pierre-Louis Giacotto to general manager of The Blackstone. A true luxury hospitality professional, Giacotto brings over 30 years of experience to his position, including a 23-year tenure with the Sofitel Luxury Hotels where he worked in all aspects of hotel operations.

“I've been lucky to call Chicago my home since I began my career in hotel operations, and The Blackstone is the epitome of everything I love about this city,” says Giacotto. “I look forward to continuing The Blackstone's legacy as Chicago's iconic host and sharing the hotel's unique stories with guests, clients, and the local community.

In his new role, Giacotto oversees all aspects of hotel operations for the historic, 335-room hotel. Prior to his appointment with Sage Hospitality, Giacotto held the general manager position with Hotel Arista in Naperville, the only 4-Star Forbes rated Illinois hotel outside of Chicago. Giacotto is also known for his work as the first general manager for Carlson-Rezidor Hotels' flagship North American Radisson Blu property, Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel, Chicago. He successfully oversaw the construction of the iconic Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel and participated in opening other locations during his five-year tenure with Carlson-Rezidor.

Giacotto received formal European training from the Hotel Catering Schools of Grenoble and Paris in France and attended the Professional Development program at Cornell University. He is a current member on the Board of the Illinois Hotel Lodging Association, and Giacotto also serves on the Triton College Community Board and the Hospitality Industry Administration Advisory Board.

For more information on The Blackstone call 312.447.0955 or visit  www.theblackstonehotel.com.

About The Blackstone, Autograph Collection

Located in the heart of the city's Cultural Mile and adjacent to the world class Millennium Park, The Blackstone, Autograph Collection, features 335 stylish downtown Chicago hotel rooms and suites, including the famed Suite of Presidents and Smoke-filled Room, 19,670 square feet of event space, including the lavishly restored Crystal Ballroom, and upgraded fitness club. The hotel also features an innovative collection of over 1,600 original artworks, primarily by Chicago artists, on permanent display throughout the guest-rooms, Art Hall and public spaces lending a decidedly contemporary twist to the ambiance of the hotel. A street-level Starbucks Cafe with outdoor seating serves hotel guests, the local business community and neighborhood residents. Sage Restaurant Group operates the popular independent Spanish Restaurant at the Michigan Avenue entrance, Mercat a la Planxa, offering modern Catalan cuisine. New to the hotel with the completion of the 2017 renovation, Timothy's Hutch anchors a nostalgic cocktail program in the hotel's lobby. The 1600 CLUB, The Blackstone's new concierge lounge, is unveiled just steps down from the first floor lobby featuring artwork and decor which gives a nod to the property's former name “The Hotel of Presidents”. For more information or to make a reservation, call 312-447-0955 or visit www.theblackstonehotel.com.

About Sage Hospitality

Founded in 1984, Sage Hospitality has grown into one of the largest privately held hospitality investment, management and development companies in the nation operating more than 65 premium branded and premier and lifestyle hotels. Today, Sage Hospitality manages hotels under the Marriott, Starwood, Hilton and Hyatt brands in addition to operating a growing number of independent, non-branded properties.  For more information on Sage Hospitality, please visit www.sagehospitality.com.