DALLAS—La Quinta Inns & Suites announces the opening of its first hotel in downtown Chicago. It is located inside the Financial District. Following the conversion of the existing structure, the Jewish Federation Building built in 1958, along with the addition of two newly constructed wings, this hotel has a total of 241 guestrooms. The hotel will participate in Chicago’s Green Roof Program which helps conserve energy by lowering air temperatures and reducing “urban heat island effect.” Green roofs help clean and retain rainwater, improve air quality and create conditions for longer-lasting roof systems.
The La Quinta Inn & Suites—Chicago Downtown has three meeting rooms, a business center, an indoor heated swimming pool with spa, and a fitness center. In addition, the hotel features four different room choices: standard room with two full-size beds, king room or king room with a sofa/sleeper for longer stays, and two-room suite for families or business travelers desiring extra space. All king rooms and suites include a refrigerator and microwave oven. Other amenities include a 32-inch flat panel television, in-room coffee maker, hair dryer and iron with ironing board.
“We are thrilled to be a part of all Chicago has to offer with the opening of this newly constructed, downtown hotel,” said Wayne Goldberg, president and CEO for La Quinta. “Now both business and leisure travelers will have an opportunity to experience affordable accommodations plus many of the amenities you have to pay extra for in more expensive hotels. This year, La Quinta will expand by opening more than 80 new locations. Travelers will find we are bigger and brighter than ever before.”
To help reduce its carbon footprint, this La Quinta hotel is doing its part to create a more energy-efficient distribution network by employing “district cooling,” an innovative system that eliminates the need for equipment such as boilers and a central plant located on the property.
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