June 21, 2017 – La Quinta Holdings Inc. (NYSE: LQ) announced the completion of an extensive renovation to the La Quinta Inn & Suites – Chicago Downtown located at One South Franklin in the heart of Chicago’s financial and theatre district, nearby many of the city’s top attractions. The 239-room hotel now has a completely new interior that ensures guests an enhanced level of comfort and service whether traveling for business or leisure. All guestrooms and common areas have been updated with a stylish, contemporary design that includes new furniture and linens, flooring, artwork, lighting and wall coverings. The hotel’s lobby has been fully transformed with the addition of modern check-in counters, comfortable seating areas and communal gathering tables with charging stations where people can connect. A Bright Side Market has been added offering snacks, quick meals, sundries and personal care items for guests who may have left an item behind or are looking for an impulse item to eat or drink.
On the hotel’s second floor is an enlarged dining area where complimentary Bright Side Breakfast is served each morning featuring a rotation of bacon, sausage, scrambled eggs and freshly prepared oatmeal and toppings along with cereals, fresh fruit, waffles and muffins. The Company also added a full-service restaurant called Market Creations, that offers guests onsite options for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The fitness center was expanded and includes the latest exercise equipment, free weights and cardio machines with individual monitors. This location also offers four spacious meeting rooms, a business center and high-speed internet access that is always free at all La Quinta hotels.
“Our guests will enjoy the new look and refreshed feel of the La Quinta Chicago Downtown the moment they walk in the door,” said La Quinta’s chief operating officer John Cantele. “The completion of this renovation represents the continued progress we are making on our key strategic initiatives to drive consistency in our product and in the delivery of an outstanding guest experience as well as to drive increased engagement with the La Quinta brand. This is an exciting time at La Quinta. The team is focused on elevating our product and elevating La Quinta’s position within each market where a hotel is undergoing a significant renovation like the one in Downtown Chicago – all with an eye toward delivering an outstanding experience for our loyal guests and attracting new customers to the brand.”
The Chicago Downtown hotel participates in the redesigned La Quinta Returns frequent guest program that offers members free nights and other great rewards, fast. Points are earned for every dollar spent on eligible rates at La Quinta hotels or on purchases made with the La Quinta Returns Visa Card. As a member, points can be redeemed for free nights at La Quinta and everyday purchases using Redeem Away! as well as at world-class resort hotel partners, airline miles/points toward free travel and gift cards/certificates for shopping, dining and entertainment at over 100 national and local restaurants and retailers. Guests can enroll at www.LQ.com/Returns, the front desk of any La Quinta hotel or by calling 1-800-RETURNS (800-738-8767).
About La Quinta Holdings Inc.
La Quinta Holdings Inc. (LQ) is a leading owner, operator and franchisor of select-service hotels primarily serving the upper-midscale and midscale segments. The Company’s owned and franchised portfolio consists of more than 885 properties representing approximately 87,400 rooms located in 48 states in the U.S., and in Canada, Mexico, Colombia and Honduras. These properties operate under the La Quinta Inn & Suites™, La Quinta Inn™ and LQ Hotel™ brands. La Quinta’s team is committed to providing guests with a refreshing and engaging experience. For more information or to make a reservation, visit: www.LQ.com.
