Hyatt Place Milwaukee/Downtown Welcomes New General Manager

Tony Beer. Photo courtesy of Janko Hospitality, LLC.

(April 3, 2018, MILWAUKEE, Wis.) – As Janko Hospitality, a Chicago-based operator of upscale, select- and full-service hotels, prepares to open the new Hyatt Place Milwaukee/Downtown, the company has added General Manager Tony Beer to its team.

As General Manager, Beer is responsible for hiring and managing associates, overseeing operations and ensuring guests enjoy their experience at Hyatt Place Milwaukee/Downtown. Prior to joining Janko Hospitality, Beer was general manager at Courtyard by Marriott Milwaukee Downtown for 16 years, and he has worked at various Marriott properties for nearly 30 years.

“Tony’s impressive background and friendly demeanor were driving reasons we wanted him on our team,” said John Brooke, Janko Hospitality COO. “He’s incredibly hands on and always ready to go the extra mile to care for his employees and guests. I’m confident his leadership will deliver authentic hospitality by making a difference in the lives of the guests we serve every day.”

The construction of the new Hyatt Place Milwaukee/Downtown is ahead of schedule, and the hotel is expected to open on June 26, just in time for Summerfest. Located at the eastern edge of Milwaukee’s historic brewery district at 800 W. Juneau Avenue, the contemporary, upscale select-service hotel is just blocks away from the new Milwaukee Bucks’ arena. The hotel’s intimate Coffee to Cocktails Bar and inviting patio will be open to guests and to the public, and features a VIP view of the brand new arena along with a full menu of soups, sandwiches, bar bites, and more.

“Every day is a new, fast-paced adventure, and I’m excited to contribute to the growth of downtown Milwaukee as general manager of the new Hyatt Place hotel,” said Beer. “Plus, the view of the new Bucks’ arena from our bar area makes it all the more exciting!”

The 150-room hotel features contemporary design, advanced technology and 1,721 square feet of flexible meeting space, and its prime location make it the perfect spot for leisure and business travelers. In addition to bright, comfortable and spacious guestrooms, the new Hyatt Place hotel also will offer complimentary breakfast, a business center, free Wi-Fi, smart TVs, a 24-hour Gallery Market, and a spacious fitness center.

For more information, please visit www.hyattplace.com.

About Hyatt Place

Hyatt Place, a brand of Hyatt Hotels Corporation, combines style, innovation and 24/7 convenience to create a seamless stay with modern comforts. There are more than 300 Hyatt Place locations in Australia, Armenia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Costa Rica, Honduras, India, Mexico, Morocco, Nicaragua, Panama, Puerto Rico, Thailand, The Netherlands, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, and the United States. For more information, please visit hyattplace.com. Join the conversation on Facebook and Instagram, and tag photos with #HyattPlace and #WhySettle.

About Janko Hospitality

Founded in 1999, Janko Hospitality is a Chicago-based operator of upscale, full-service, extended-stay and select-service hotels throughout the Midwest. The firm, since its inception, has managed 25 hotels and has played an active role in the development or redevelopment of each property. Currently, Janko Hospitality manages hotels in Illinois, Wisconsin, and Iowa. The portfolio includes a variety of hotel types, including properties operating under the brands of Hyatt, IHG, Hilton, Marriott, and Choice. Janko Hospitality manages hotels for Janko Financial Group and Janko Group as well as third-party owned hotels. To learn more, visit www.jankohotels.com

About Janko Group

Janko Group, founded in 1988, is a well-capitalized, privately-owned real estate investment company based in Riverwoods, IL. The firm’s primary focus is adding value to real estate through strategic acquisition, land development, vertical development, and structured finance. Product types include hospitality, industrial, office, retail and both single and multi-family residential. Markets include Chicago, Kansas City, Indianapolis, Madison/Milwaukee, Minneapolis, and the San Francisco Bay area. Janko Group’s experienced senior management team has more than 100 years of collective investment, development and management experience. In the hospitality sector, Janko Group has acquired, managed and developed hotels totaling more than 1,600 keys across all major brands including Hyatt, Marriott, Hilton and IHG.

Janko Group was awarded Hyatt’s 2017 Developer of the Year award. To learn more, visit www.jankogroup.us.

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