CHICAGO, March 16, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Sable
at Navy Pier, which marks the 100th property milestone for Curio
Collection by Hilton, a portfolio of one-of-a-kind hotels and
resorts in premier destinations around the world, is officially
opening its doors to the public on Thursday,
March 18. Sable at Navy Pier is the first hotel to break
ground and make waves on one of the city's most iconic and historic
landmarks, offering sweeping, unparalleled views of Lake Michigan and the Chicago skyline, truly unlike any other.
Developed and operated by Maverick Hotels and Restaurants and led
by ACRON USA, this remarkable
project that only comes around once also joins local favorite
Offshore, the World's Largest Rooftop Bar as recognized by the
Guinness Book of World Records, and numerous restaurants, shops and
boutiques at Navy Pier.
This high-end oasis at 900 East Grand Ave combines lush
accommodations with elegance and comfort. With an innovative and
historically sensitive design by KOO, the hotel features 223 guest
rooms and suites beautifully-appointed with a nautical theme that
incorporates the naval history of the city's pier, with weathered
brass, ship building materials and the use of smooth curves to
illustrate that of a ship's interior cabin, along with a color
palette of mixed neutrals which are highlighted by a spectrum of
blues and blue-greens to pay homage to the lake. Each room boasts
floor to ceiling windows with unparalleled lake and skyline views,
along with corner room upgrades, serenity beds, and spacious living
room areas. The angled surfaces of each room's window seat create a
textured exterior that allows the ever-changing range of light,
shadow, and color of the lake to reflect within the space, offering
a truly unique perspective for locals and out of towners alike.
"I could not be more thrilled to be at the helm of such a unique
and monumental hotel. The Sable will truly serve as an
international destination in Chicago, considered one of the top cities in
the world," said Laurent Boisdron, general manager, Sable at Navy
Pier Chicago. "We look forward to sharing the extraordinary views,
design and excellent service that Curio Collection is known for and
always achieves."
Boisdron and his team will open the hotel with a splash: an
exclusive experience with the property's first five inaugural
guests receiving VIP check-in, a complimentary upgrade to one of
the hotel's 27 corner rooms, complimentary breakfast for two, and a
bottle of Spanish Cava.
"We have long envisioned a hotel transforming this iconic
cultural destination into a place where overnight guests can
experience the most spectacular views of our lakefront and city. We
are so thrilled that it has come to fruition," said Marilynn Gardner, president and CEO, Navy Pier.
"The opening of this one-of-a-kind destination hotel and
accompanying restaurant comes at a time when our city is ready to
recover from the COVID-19 pandemic and guests from the region look
to resume travel. Sable at Navy Pier will serve as the perfect
respite and complementary addition to the many other treasured
experiences at the Pier year round."
With more than 4,300 square feet of meeting and event space,
Sable at Navy Pier is poised to host the city's most elegant
weddings, parties and functions. The hotel was strategically
designed to have three separate towers so guests looking to host an
event have the option to rent an entire wing of the hotel to enjoy
extra space and privacy.
"As we celebrate the 100th Curio Collection opening, we are
delighted to welcome guests to Sable Navy Pier, a truly
extraordinary property that sits on one of Chicago's most iconic landmarks," said
Jenna Hackett, global brand head,
Curio Collection by Hilton. "Embracing the storied heritage and
culture of its locale, this new property is another example of how
Curio Collection serves travelers seeking one-of-a-kind, curated
experiences and continues to expand our portfolio in the world's
most sought-after destinations."
The name Sable is an homage to the historical vessel. During
World War II, Navy Pier served as a training center for new
recruits in the United States Navy
and the homeport for USS Sable. Today, Lake Michigan surrounding Navy Pier is said to
host over 143 aircraft assemblages that still remain within its
depth, representing the largest and most preserved groups of U.S.
Navy sunken historic aircraft in the world.
As part of Curio Collection by Hilton, Sable at Navy Pier
embraces the industry-leading Hilton CleanStay and Hilton
EventReady with CleanStay programs, reinforcing a commitment to the
wellbeing of both guests and team members. Guests can travel with
peace of mind from check-in to check-out and enjoy an even safer
and cleaner stay, with new procedures including contactless digital
check-in and a Hilton CleanStay room seal to indicate that the room
has not been entered since being thoroughly cleaned.
"ACRON considers The Sable Hotel at Navy Pier to be one of our
"trophy projects" over our 40-year history," stated Peer Bender, CEO of ACRON. "We are thrilled to
present this spectacular hotel to the City of Chicago and all of its visitors."
Sable at Navy Pier is also part of Hilton Honors, the
award-winning guest-loyalty program for Hilton's 18 distinct hotel
brands. Hilton Honors members who book directly through preferred
Hilton channels have access to instant benefits, including a
flexible payment slider that allows members to choose nearly any
combination of Points and money to book a stay, exclusive member
discounts, free standard Wi-Fi and access to the Hilton Honors
mobile app.
Please visit http://www.sablehotel.com or call 872.710.5700 to
learn more or make a reservation. For more information on Curio
Collection by Hilton, visit newsroom.hilton.com/curio.
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About Sable at Navy Pier, Curio Collection by Hilton
Perched astride one of Chicago's
most beloved and iconic destinations, Sable at Navy Pier, Curio
Collection by Hilton, is poised to become one of the city's most
iconic hotels. Bringing together world-class accommodations and
spectacular city and Lake Michigan
views, the property offers patrons 223 guest room and suite options
which feature floor to ceiling windows that allow for unbeatable
views in every room, along with corner room upgrades, serenity
beds, and spacious living room areas, plus over 44,150 square feet
of corporate, banquet, and restaurant event space, as well as
on-site dining concepts including the world's largest rooftop
restaurant & bar recognized by Guinness Book of Records,
Offshore Rooftop & Bar. With walking proximities to The Navy
Pier Fireworks, the Children's Museum, The Crystal Gardens and
Chicago Shakespeare Theater, Sable at Navy Pier will serve patrons
in need of a safe staycation option, as well as those traveling in
and out of town for business, leisure, and upcoming events as they
begin to appear.
About Maverick Hotels & Restaurants
Headquartered in Chicago and
Boston, Maverick Hotels &
Restaurants is a national developer and operator of distinctive
hotel, resort and dining properties, focused on impeccable
operations, understanding the unique needs of owners and
unparalleled appeal to consumers. The firm's portfolio and
development pipeline include flagship property Sable at Navy Pier,
a Curio Collection by Hilton, which is home to the world's largest
rooftop bar. Company Founder & CEO Robert J. Habeeb, CHA and President & COO
Robin Kirk have more than 60 years
combined institutional and entrepreneurial experience in the hotel
industry, including in development, investment and operations.
For more information, visit
http://www.maverickhotelsandrestaurants.com
About Curio Collection by Hilton
Curio Collection by Hilton is a global portfolio of nearly 100
one-of-a-kind hotels and resorts. Curio Collection properties offer
travelers authentic, curated experiences through distinctly local
offerings and elevated amenities, while providing the benefits of
Hilton and its award-winning guest loyalty program Hilton Honors.
Read the latest brand and hotel stories at
newsroom.hilton.com/curio, and connect with Curio Collection on
Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
About Hilton
Hilton (NYSE: HLT) is a leading global hospitality company with a
portfolio of 18 world-class brands comprising more than 6,400
properties and more than one million rooms, in 119 countries and
territories. Dedicated to fulfilling its founding vision to fill
the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality, Hilton has
welcomed more than 3 billion guests in its more than 100-year
history, earned a top spot on the 2020 World's Best Workplaces
list, and was named the 2020 Global Industry Leader on the Dow
Jones Sustainability Indices. In 2020, Hilton CleanStay was
introduced, bringing an industry-defining standard of cleanliness
and disinfection to hotels worldwide. Through the award-winning
guest loyalty program Hilton Honors, the more than 112 million
members who book directly with Hilton can earn Points for hotel
stays and experiences money can't buy, plus enjoy instant benefits,
including contactless check-in with room selection, Digital Key,
and Connected Room. Visit newsroom.hilton.com for more information,
and connect with Hilton on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram
and YouTube.
About ACRON
ACRON Group, a USA and Swiss based
Real Estate Owner and Investment Manager, is developing and
building the four-star hotel 'The Sable at Navy Pier' coupled with
THE exclusive rooftop bar called 'OFFSHORE'. 'OFFSHORE' is the
largest rooftop bar and restaurant in the
United States. According to Greg W.
Wilson, President and CEO of ACRON Group's USA operations, the Hotel along with
Chicago's best-known hotspot,
'OFFSHORE', will no doubt be one of the top destinations in
Chicago. Further, Peer Bender, CEO of ACRON AG and responsible for
ACRON Group's operations in Europe, additionally noted that ACRON is
particularly unique in that where other companies might see
difficulties, we discover untapped potential. To the point, no one
has ever built a Hotel and the like of the 'Offshore' Roof-Top
venue before on the famous Navy Pier.
About Navy Pier
Located on Lake Michigan, Navy
Pier is the top nonprofit tourism destination in the Midwest,
stretching more than six city blocks and typically welcoming nearly
9 million annual guests. Originally opened in 1916 as a shipping
and recreation facility, this Chicago landmark showcases more than 50 acres
of parks, restaurants, attractions, retail shops, sightseeing and
dining cruise boats, exposition facilities and more. The Pier
recently celebrated its 100th anniversary with the unveiling of the
iconic Centennial Wheel, Polk Bros Park, Fifth Third Bank Family
Pavilion and Peoples Energy Welcome Pavilion. In 2021, Navy Pier
continues to usher in its second century with ongoing Pier-wide
redevelopment efforts—including Sable, a 223-room Hilton hotel, new
restaurants and partnerships, and thrilling additions to Pier Park.
The Pier is also proud to continue providing free, year-round arts
and cultural programming designed to inspire, educate and connect
communities across the city and globe. While Navy Pier has been
temporarily closed due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the iconic
destination is slated to reopen later this spring with ample public
health and safety measures in place. In the meantime, click here to
donate to Navy Pier, a mission-driven 501(c)(3) organization, in
support of the organization's post-pandemic revival and free public
programming. For more information, visit
http://www.navypier.org.
Navy Pier Mission Statement
Navy Pier is the People's Pier, Chicago's lakefront treasure, welcoming all
and offering dynamic and eclectic experiences through partnerships
and programs that inspire discovery and wonder.
Media Contact
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7086464082, kathy@heronagency.com
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