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NexGen acquires Claridge House in Chicago

It will join the Tapestry Collection this summer

NexGen Hotels Chicago acquisition

Chris Patel-led NexGen Hotels acquired the 165-room Claridge House Chicago in Chicago’s Gold Coast Historic District.

Vishnu Rageev R.
By Vishnu Rageev R.May 14, 2025
Vishnu Rageev R.

Vishnu Rageev R is a journalist with more than 15 years of experience in business journalism. Before joining Asian Media Group in 2022, he worked with BW Businessworld, IMAGES Group, exchange4media Group, DC Books, and Dhanam Publications in India. His coverage includes industry analysis, market trends and corporate developments, focusing on retail, real estate and hospitality. As a senior journalist with Asian Hospitality, he covers the U.S. hospitality industry. He is from Kerala, a state in South India.

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NexGen Hotels Expands with Claridge House Chicago Acquisition

NEXGEN HOTELS ACQUIRED the 165-room Claridge House Chicago in Chicago’s Gold Coast Historic District. The hotel will rebrand this summer as part of Hilton’s Tapestry Collection.

NexGen, based in Itasca, Illinois, is led by President Chris Patel.

“We are excited to bring the remarkable Tapestry Collection by Hilton brand to the Gold Coast section of Chicago,” said Patel. “This hotel is a testament to our dedication to providing exceptional accommodations for our guests. With its prime location and upscale amenities, we are confident that it will become a premier destination for visitors coming to Chicago.”

The property is near Wrigley Field, 360 Chicago, the Lakefront Trail, Lincoln Park Zoo, the Magnificent Mile, Soldier Field and Navy Pier, NexGen said in a statement. The hotel includes a fitness center, spa and 685 square feet of meeting space.

In December, NexGen acquired the 120-key Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Fort Lauderdale Northwest in Tamarac, Florida, its third acquisition of the year.

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