CHICAGO MARRIOTT AT MEDICAL DISTRICT / UIC DEBUTS NEW GUEST ROOM DESIGN

Chicago, April 23, 2018 -- the Chicago Marriott at Medical District/UIC reveals its full-scale guest room renovation. Designed to further enhance the famous world-class Marriott guest experience, all 113 spacious guest rooms now feature an artistic aesthetic reflective of Chicago’s famed blended architecture styles. Combining style and comfort, rooms have been completely refurbished with a new comprehensive soft and case goods package that features contemporary mahogany-toned furniture, large-screen LCD TV, micro-fridge, plush deep pillow-top mattresses, soothing bedding, luxurious linens, and high-speed WiFi.

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In 91 of the guest rooms a walk-in shower, with an invigorating shower head and hand-held massager awaits, while a relaxing sculptured soaking tub is featured in other guest rooms. This luxurious spa-like experience is complete with modern granite vanities with enhanced LED vanity lighting, stylish tiled floors, decorative fixtures, and indulgent designer amenities featured in all bathrooms.

Located at 625 South Ashland Avenue at Harrison Street, the full-service Chicago Marriott at Medical District/UIC is in the heart of the Medical District. Situated less than two miles from Chicago's central business community, the Medical District is home to four world-class hospitals, two universities, a biotech business incubator, more than 40 health care-related facilities, and the Chicago Technology Park. A complimentary shuttle is available for locations within one mile of the hotel.

Chicago Marriott at Medical District/UIC is the only full-service hotel located on the UIC campus and is directly across the street from the Rush University Medical Center. The hotel enjoys a long partnership with UIC, hosting a plethora of guests ranging from visiting professors, lecturers, parents, and collegiate sports teams.

Considered the Medical District’s top hotel, Chicago Marriott at Medical District at University of Illinois Chicago is near the Veteran Affairs Office, Jesse Brown VA Health Center, UIC Pavilion, Willis Tower and the United Center, home of the NBA Chicago Bulls, the NHL Chicago Blackhawks, and concerts.

Convenient to O’Hare and Midway airports, Chicago Marriott at Medical District/UIC offers almost 3,500 sq. ft. in seven flexible spaces including a ballroom for weddings, social events, UIC commencement parties, business meetings, medical conferences, and training seminars. Experienced event planners are available to help with planning every detail, and on-site catering is available.

Signature cocktails, a huge selection of local brews and seasonal ales make the Rooks Corner Lounge popular before and after nearby UIC Pavilion and United Center events.

Summer is just around the corner, and Memorial Day kicks off with many special events such as one of the nation’s largest Memorial Day parades, weekend fireworks displays at the Navy Pier, and many art, food and beer festivals every weekend. Take advantage of Chicago Marriott at Medical District/UIC’s central location while exploring the Windy City’s many museums, sporting and family activities: sailing, swimming and picnicking at Lake Michigan beaches, golfing, Millennium Park free concerts, Art Institute of Chicago, Shedd Aquarium, White Sox baseball at Guaranteed Rate Field, Chicago Cubs baseball at Wrigley Field, Willis Tower Skydeck and many more popular attractions.

For reservations or more information, contact Chicago Marriott at Medical District/UIC at 1-312-491-1234.

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About Davidson Hotels & Resorts

Davidson Hotels & Resorts is an award-winning, full-service hotel management company providing management, development/renovation, acquisition, consulting and accounting expertise for the hospitality industry. Amassing one of the purest full-service hotel portfolios in the industry, Davidson's proficiency ranges from the upper-upscale to near-luxury segments including 39 hotels, nearly 12,300 rooms and 1.4 million square feet of meeting space across the United States. A trusted partner and preferred operator of Marriott, Hilton, Hyatt and Starwood hotels, Davidson delivers hospitality and creates value for owners with every single hotel. More information can be found at www.davidsonhotels.com.

About Xenia Hotels & Resorts, Inc. Xenia Hotels & Resorts, Inc. is a self-advised and self-administered REIT that invests primarily in premium full service and lifestyle hotels, with a focus on the top 25 U.S. lodging markets as well as key leisure destinations in the United States. The Company owns 38 hotels, including 36 wholly owned hotels, comprising 10,852 rooms, across 17 states and the District of Columbia. Xenia's hotels are primarily in the luxury and upper upscale segments, and operated and/or licensed by industry leaders such as Marriott®, Hyatt®, Kimpton®, Fairmont®, Hilton®, and Loews®, as well as leading independent management companies including Sage Hospitality, The Kessler Collection, Urgo Hotels & Resorts, and Davidson Hotels & Resorts. For more information on Xenia's business, refer to the Company website at www.xeniareit.com.

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Aaron Thomas, CHSP – Director of Sales & Marketing
Marriott Chicago at Medical District/UIC
312.529.6008
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