Chesapeake Buys $129M Chicago Center

Chesapeake Lodging Trust has bought the W Chicago -City Center for $128.8 million.

Chesapeake Lodging Trust has bought the W Chicago -City Center for $128.8 million. The property, which is located in Chicago, was acquired from Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide.

Maryland-based Chesapeake funded the acquisition with earnings from its recent equity sale and a borrowing under its revolving credit facility. Starwood will continue to manage the hotel under the W banner.

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