The Gwen, A Luxury Collection Hotel
Roger Vazquez is an experienced professional in the hospitality industry, currently serving as an intern at CONTRATIEMPO since June 2022 and as a bellperson at The Gwen, A Luxury Collection Hotel since October 2021. Prior experience includes working as a shipping specialist at Hotel Chicago Downtown, Autograph Collection from November 2016 to March 2020, and as a concierge at Hard Rock Hotel Chicago from September 2013 to September 2016. Roger Vazquez holds a Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design from Columbia College Chicago, where studies were completed from January 2019 to July 2023, and also attended City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College from September 2006 to December 2008.
The Gwen, A Luxury Collection Hotel
Perfectly situated in the heart of the Windy City, The Gwen, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Chicago is housed within the landmark McGraw-Hill Building on Michigan Avenue. The reimagined icon is adorned with allegorical panels created in 1929 by the innovative sculptress Gwen Lux, the hotel’s namesake. Embracing her artistic spirit, the 311-room hotel, featuring 34 suites, also celebrates the energy and glamour of Chicago in the 1930s. Offering the best of Chicago from right outside its doors, The Gwen is located on the Magnificent Mile, minutes away from premier shopping, world-class dining and exciting cultural and entertainment hotspots, such as Navy Pier and Millennium Park. Connected to The Shops at North Bridge, The Gwen provides guests with enclosed access to upscale retailers, such as Nordstrom Michigan Avenue, Stuart Weitzman and Hugo Boss.