CHICAGO — Construction is complete for Hotel Felix, a 12-story boutique hotel located in Chicago. The hotel, which was originally built in 1926, was previously known as Hotel Wacker before Oxford OBG Hospitality Investment Partners launched a green redevelopment of the property. The hotel is applying for LEED-Silver certification, and it would be the first hotel in the city to receive the designation. Sustainable features include in-room motion sensors that control the thermostat, energy-efficient HVAC and plumbing systems, a recycling program, and the use of recycled, renewable and low-emitting materials in the construction process. Hotel amenities include a lobby bar, the Asha wellness spa and three small conference rooms. The hotel’s restaurant, Elate, is scheduled to open this summer. The project was designed by Cubellis. Oxford OBG Hospitality Investment Partners is a value-added acquisition and redevelopment group led by Chicago-based Oxford Capital Group. Other principals include Park Ridge, Ill.-based Bricton Group and locally based Gettys.
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