Chicagoland’s hotel Arista launches “My Arista” tech option

Jul 21, 09 | 1:52 am

Hotel Arista, the state of Illinois' first LEED® certified hotel, is launching "My Arista," an innovative, web-based system which allows guests to personalize their visit to fit their unique preferences. Using "My Arista," guests tell Hotel Arista's dedicated staff exactly which amenities and options they desire, including the latest in electronics and exercise equipment, specialty bedding, and personalized touches for occasions like birthdays and honeymoons. This interactive feedback helps to ensure that every visit is ideally suited to each guest's preferences-just one more way Hotel Arista fulfills the promise in its name, which means "the best" in Greek.

After making a reservation at Hotel Arista, and prior to arrival, confirmed guests receive an e-mail prompting them to log in to "My Arista." There the soon-to-be guest is greeted by a menu of diverse amenity options, both big and small. Need a crib, a Blackberry charger, or just some extra hangers? Let Hotel Arista know with "My Arista," and the item will be in your room the moment you walk through the door. Ask for a copy of your favorite newspaper and Hotel Arista will make sure to have it at your doorstep so that you are up-to-date on the latest from around the world. Celebrating a birthday, anniversary, or another special event? Tell "My Arista," and the hotel will be certain your big day isn't soon forgotten.

But the service doesn't just end there at this destination that has gained a reputation for groundbreaking eco-friendly design and personal care. For guests looking to keep active during their stay, "My Arista" allows guests the option to select an in-room Nintendo Wii, Wii Fit, treadmill, or exercise bike. Additionally, the program gives guests their choice of ten different pillows, including a hypo-allergenic pillow, the "Anti-Snore" (saves marriages), or the "Buckwheat," which touts easing tension and reducing back pain. For bedtime preparation, the new tech option offers books of poetry or philosophy, a yoga DVD or an iPod pre-programmed with soothing music. With unprecedented attention to detail and a commitment to total guest service, Hotel Arista's "My Arista" program is expanding the boundaries of what guests expect when they choose "the best" in luxury boutique travel.

Hotel Arista, located in Naperville, IL, is the state's first hotel property to receive LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification, and is also the recipient of a Four Diamond Award® in 2009 from the Automobile Association of America (AAA). The boutique eco-chic property features 144 modern designed residential-style accommodations, as well as signature restaurant, SugarToad. Offering urban sophistication in a suburban setting, Hotel Arista artfully balances luxury with eco-friendliness by using 30% less water and 21% less energy than hotels of comparable size by adhering to LEED standards and to operational practices designed to conserve. All cleaning products are chemical-free, and abundant natural lighting contributes to the hotel's energy savings. In development, the year-old property committed to recycling 70% of construction waste as well.

Hotel Arista is located just off I-88 in Naperville, IL, a city 30 miles outside Chicago that twice was named to Money Magazine's annual list of "Best Small Cities in America." The property, affiliated with Preferred Hotels & Resorts, is managed by CGC Management, LLC, and was designed by Chicago-based Lohan Associates LLC. Hotel Arista serves as the focal point of CityGate Centre, a one-million-square-foot, mixed-use lifestyle center. The hotel features 10,000 square feet of meeting space, and a signature restaurant called "SugarToad." Additional information about the property can be found online at www.hotelarista.com.