FIRST HOSPITALITY GROUP TO MANAGE HISTORIC HOTEL IN OAK BROOK, ILL.

OAK BROOK, ILL. — Rosemont, Ill.-based First Hospitality Group (FHG) Inc. will manage The Drake Oak Brook Hotel in Oak Brook, the suburban counterpart of Chicago’s famous Drake Hotel. Originally built in 1961, The Drake Oak Brook is currently closed and is undergoing a significant revitalization of the exterior, entrance, public space, office space and guest rooms. Under FHG’s management, the property will offer 80 guest rooms and 50 suites for long-term stays that are designated as Residences at the Drake. The renovation also includes 11,300 square feet of meeting space and a 2,000-square-foot outdoor patio overlooking the fountain, along with several ballrooms and meeting rooms. The Drake Oak Brook Hotelis scheduled to reopen as an independent hotel this fall. The hotel is in close proximity to O’Hare International Airport and more than five luxury golf resorts. The Drake Oak Brook joins 20 other Illinois hotels in FHG’s growing national management portfolio.