Announcements and independent coverage of Berk’s hospitality developments in Chicago and coastal Southern California.
IHG Hotels & Resorts · January 26, 2026
IHG and Ruby Group announced plans to transform the historic Inn of Chicago into the first U.S. Ruby hotel, with Berk Properties as a development partner. Plans include 412 guestrooms, redesigned social spaces and a rooftop terrace and bar.
Read IHG’s Announcement ↗Hotel Management
January 26, 2026
Industry coverage of the planned Inn of Chicago conversion and Berk Properties’ development role.
Read the Article ↗Hotel Project Leads
November 20, 2025
Coverage of Berk’s planned Wave hotel on the Dana Point Headlands.
Read the Article ↗Orange County Business Journal
February 21, 2021
Reporting on Dana Point hotel development, including The Wave and The Strand.
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