Hilton and The Madison Square Garden Company (NYSE: MSG) are pleased to announce that Hilton has been named the official hotel partner of The Chicago Theatre. The iconic theater is located near several Hilton properties, including: The Palmer House, a Hilton Hotel; LondonHouse Chicago, Curio Collection by Hilton; and theWit Chicago – a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel.
Located in the heart of the Loop’s theatre district, The Chicago Theatre is a historic landmark that opened in 1921 as a lavish movie palace. The venue now hosts more than 150 events each year and is the fifth highest grossing venue of its size in the world, according to Billboard’s 2018 year-end charts. The approximately 3,600-seat auditorium is seven stories high and more than one-half of a city block wide. The vertical sign, “C-H-I-C-A-G-O,” at nearly six stories high, is a symbol of State Street and Chicago.
“Our partnership with The Chicago Theatre further reinforces our commitment to the city’s dynamic tourism industry and the importance of partnering with established local attractions and brands to showcase Chicago’s culturally rich experiences,” said Andrew Flack, vice president, regional marketing & eCommerce Americas. “Partnerships that support the local arts and theatre community help our guests connect to the destination even more to gain a better understanding of the city’s past, present and future.”
“We are thrilled to welcome Hilton as the Official Hotel Partner of The Chicago Theatre,” said Darren Pfeffer, executive vice president, Live, The Madison Square Garden Company. “The Chicago Theatre is a destination for live events, attracting audiences and artists from around the world. We look forward to working with Hilton, a partner that shares our commitment to delivering world-class hospitality and an unparalleled customer experience to guests.”
As the official hotel partner of The Chicago Theatre, Hilton Honors rewards members enjoy access to exclusive benefits at The Chicago Theatre.
Across the city, visitors planning a Chicago getaway can choose from Hilton’s 98 hotels, ranging from iconic properties such as The Drake, a Hilton Hotel and Hilton Chicago to boutique-style hotels like LondonHouse Chicago, Curio Collection by Hilton and theWit Chicago – a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel to new Hilton hotels such as the Home2 Suites by Hilton Chicago River North or the family-friendly DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Chicago – Magnificent Mile, home to the city’s first Five Feet to Fitness™ rooms.
Nearby guests can also plan a staycation and enjoy the show with a weekend getaway with Hilton’s “Park and Stay Package,” available at participating hotels, which includes complimentary parking with a confirmed reservation.