Hotel Zachary at Gallagher Way is inspired by its namesake, famed Chicago architect, Zachary Taylor Davis, who designed the esteemed Wrigley Field in 1914.
LOS ANGELES – Davidson Hotels & Resorts – one of the nation's leading hotel management companies for delivering hospitality and creating value – has announced the addition of Hotel Zachary at Gallagher Way, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel, to its highly curated portfolio. Situated in the heart of Chicago's renowned Lakeview neighborhood, Hotel Zachary at Gallagher Way is inspired by its namesake, famed Chicago architect, Zachary Taylor Davis, who designed the esteemed Wrigley Field in 1914. Owned by Hickory Street Capital, this exciting new lifestyle hotel will be managed by Pivot Hotels & Resorts – Davidson's lifestyle and luxury division.
"My family and I are truly honored to bring the Hotel Zachary to Lakeview and the city of Chicago," said Tom Ricketts, who is chairman of Hickory Street Capital. "Hotel Zachary will pay homage to the neighborhood's rich history and to Chicago's architecture and design legacy. We're excited to offer new chef driven restaurants and unique, year-round experiences for neighbors, families, fans, and visitors."
Tom Ricketts further states, "We are proud to announce our partnership with the exceptional Pivot team, knowing they will bring authenticity, passion and intuitive service to Hotel Zachary. Through this exciting new hotel, we hope to pay homage to Lakeview's rich history as one of Chicago's liveliest neighborhoods, while thoughtfully pushing the envelope through creative design, exciting new restaurants and uniquely crafted experiences for locals and visitors alike."
Located adjacent to historic Wrigley Field, the 173-room Hotel Zachary at Gallagher Way joins a community quickly emerging as an exciting year-round lifestyle and culinary destination complemented by the Park at Wrigley. Hotel Zachary is situated within a 238,000-sq-ft mixed-use development that also features some of Chicago's best-known chefs and restaurants, including West Town Bakery & Tap, Big Star, Smoke Daddy, and Matthias Merges' new eatery, Mordecai. Hotel Zachary will deliver authentic local experiences on Chicago's North Side, as a new in-town hub for city explorers, business travelers, visiting families and baseball enthusiasts to find entertainment, great dining and a distinctively personalized lodging experience.
"We're thrilled to grow Pivot with an incomparable owner like the Ricketts family, as they have demonstrated significant progress in restoring Wrigley Field and developing and enhancing the surrounding neighborhood. Our selection to be part of this community is a tremendous privilege and we will uphold this responsibility by delivering heartfelt service through inspired team members," said John Belden, president and CEO of Davidson Hotels & Resorts. "The Hickory Street Capital team has created an extraordinary destination for guests to enjoy year-round, allowing visitors to live like locals. Whether walking from a few blocks away, driving in from the heartland or traveling from around the globe, guests will enjoy a unique and lively new social hub at Hotel Zachary."
Davidson Hotels & Resorts, and its lifestyle and luxury operating division, Pivot Hotels & Resorts, is one of the industry's preeminent hotel operators, specializing in branded and lifestyle full-service and upscale urban select-service.
The now open, boutique hotel welcomes general manager, Anna Anderson and director of sales and marketing, Camille Garcia. Together, the two bring over 30 years of hospitality expertise to the new boutique hotel.
Anna Anderson, a 20-year veteran of the hotel industry, was appointed general manager of Hotel Zachary in 2018. Anderson’s extensive experience and knowledge of the market, new hotel openings and brand positioning are essential in her new position. As general manager, Anna will oversee the hotel’s day-to-day operations and ensure Hotel Zachary welcomes guests with true character and hospitality, while providing an experience that is always memorable and never manufactured.
Most recently, Anderson was general manager of the Halcyon Hotel Denver under Sage Hospitality, which was voted the #2 hotel in Colorado by Conde Nast Traveler’s 2017 Readers’ Choice Awards. Previously, she was general manager of Virgin Hotels Chicago, where she was instrumental in introducing the new brand from the Virgin portfolio to the world, and helping the property make its mark in Chicago. Under Anderson’s direction within its first two years of operation, Virgin won numerous industry awards from Conde Nast Traveler, Travel + Leisure, U.S. News & World Report, and USA Today. Throughout her career, Anderson has also held positions with other reputable brands including Starwood Hotels & Resorts, Noble House Hotels & Resorts and Gemstone Collection.
Anderson is excited to return to Chicago, the city that originally captured her heart. Anderson is an avid Chicago sports fan and as a testament, she named her three dogs Wrigley, Addison and Payton.
Camille Garcia, a Chicago native and tenured hospitality sales professional, joins the Hotel Zachary team as the director of sales and marketing. In her new role, Garcia will oversee the sales, marketing and catering teams at the new boutique hotel opening in March 2018. Inspired by the designs of world-renowned Wrigley Field architect and Chicagoan, Zachary Taylor Davis, Hotel Zachary delivers a genuine Chicago neighborhood experience, whether you’re a baseball fan, curious traveler or local in-the know.
Most recently, Garcia worked under the Davidson Hotels & Resorts umbrella as director of sales for Marriott Chicago at Medical District / UIC. Prior to that role, she was senior sales manager of Embassy Suites Chicago Downtown, where she brought her hybrid selling style and Chicago market knowledge to the position. Since beginning her career in the hospitality industry in 2002, Garcia has held positions with reputable hotel properties including the Palmer House Hilton and lifestyle property Hotel Sax Chicago.
Garcia is a 2006 Hilton Circle of Excellence Award Winner and 2005 Hilton eAdvantage Award Winner for her work with the Palmer House Hilton, and an advocate for Give Kids The World through Davidson Hotels & Resorts. In her spare time, Camille is an avid golfer.
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