St. Louis-based hotel operator, Genuine Hospitality, LLC selected to operate the 137-room Hotel Versey Days Inn by Wyndham - Chicago
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ST. LOUIS - Washingtoner -- Located at 644 W Diversey Pkwy, Chicago, IL 60614, the Hotel Versey Days Inn by Wyndham – Chicago, steps from Wrigley Field, the Hotel Versey Days Inn by Wyndham Chicago offers a unique urban lifestyle experience in the heart of Lincoln Park and Lakeview, connecting guests with the rich cultural tapestry of the Windy City. Distinct striking design, featuring local art intertwined with Chicago's illustrious jazz and rock history, creates a re-imagined hotel that has garnered accolades, including Architectural Digest's recognition as one of "The 12 Best Designed Hotels Opening This Year."

A Historic Chicago Hotel with a cool local vibe, Hotel Versey Chicago services are quirky and bold, urban, and edgy. The Hotel Versey is an eclectic boutique hotel, housed in a historic building - originally The Diversey Arms - that welcomed many jazz, soul and rock 'n' roll artists throughout the past century. The new lifestyle hotel features hip, modern decor with local art in dramatic spaces. Hotel Versey pays tribute to the original name and V-shaped structure at the Clark and Diversey Corridor. Layered historic accents mixed with a playful personality that embraces the city's culture and musical heritage. Truly connected to the Lincoln Park community, the Chicago hotel is a unique destination for music & art lovers, fun-loving families, students, and baseball fans who want to feel like a local.

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Kurt Furlong, CRO & Partner, states "Hotel Versey Days Inn by Wyndham - Chicago, will be our sixth hotel in the Chicago area.  This hotel has a fantastic Chicago neighborhood location, providing a unique, terrific product and elite service to the leisure and corporate travelers."

Rob Willard, President & Partner, states "This opportunity is very exciting as we plan to start our conversion of The Hotel Versey to a Tapestry Collection by Hilton. With the transformation of the property, we will be adding a Restaurant and Lounge, Fitness Center, Meeting Space and renovating the entire property. This will be our 2^nd Tapestry Collection by Hilton property and 7^th Hilton managed property.

About Genuine Hospitality, LLC

Genuine Hospitality was established in 2018 and has quickly become a leading hotel management company in the Midwest. Co-founders Kurt Furlong & Rob Willard joined forces, with over 70 years of experience in hotel development, revenue generation, revenue management, operations, asset management and accounting services.

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Genuine Hospitality executives recognize and understand the intricacies associated with hotel development, asset value and investment risk and through delivering superior results, growing partnerships and investors.

Genuine Hospitality, LLC is a hotel asset operator of hotels with a growing portfolio consisting of 22 hotels, in 6 states, partnering with 7 different global brands. For more information on Genuine Hospitality location and services, please visit www.genuinehospitalitygroup.com