"It's just great to be home," said Suttile.  "There's no other city in the world like Chicago, and I'm proud to again be a part of its vital hospitality community," he added.
While Suttile just completed a three-year assignment as General Manager for the Oshkosh, Wisconsin Pioneer Resort & Marina, he has a long history of hospitality industry experience in Chicago.  Prior to relocating to Wisconsin, Suttile served as vice president and general manager for MetroGolf-Chicago, the country's first metropolitan golf center.  He also previously served as general manager for the Ambassador West and the Knickerbocker Hotels for Grand Heritage Hotels International.

Suttile maintains an active role in the community through civic organizations including the Greater North Michigan Avenue Association, where he has served on the Board of Directors as well as the past Operations Chairman for the annual Magnificent Mile Lights Festival.  He is a member of the Chicago Convention & Tourism Bureau and served on the planning committee for the Celebrate Chicago Ball fundraiser.  He actively supported fundraising efforts for a new playground at the Ogden School in Chicago as well as the Chicago Food Depository through his volunteer efforts.  
He currently serves on the board of directors of the Chicago chapter of the National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame and is an active member of the National Italian American Foundation.

The Claridge Hotel is an elegant boutique hotel that celebrates its 76th anniversary in 2002.  Located on an elegant tree-lined street in Chicago's famed Gold Coast neighborhood, the hotel offers a complimentary continental breakfast for all guests, and spacious queen and king-size rooms feature carefully selected appointments and accessories including custom-designed mahogany furniture, in-room cinema, and mini-bar. Three rooms feature cozy fireplaces, while one and two-bedroom suites are complete with a parlor and whirlpool bath.

Hotel services include the Foreign Affairs Café & Restaurant, Lobby Bar, room service, valet service, no smoking floors, complimentary daily local or Japanese newspapers, and Japan TV.  Business Services offer private meeting rooms that can accommodate up to 80 attendees.  A public parking garage is conveniently located directly beside the property.