Navy Pier hotel hires general manager

Rendering of Sable Hotel currently being built for Maverick Hotels & Restaurants at Navy Pier.

July 6, 2020 – The hotel being built at Navy Pier has hired a general manager.

Laurent Boisdron will be the 222-room Sable Hotel’s first GM. The Sable will be a Hilton hotel, part of its Curio Collection brand.

“I was attracted to this project as I believe it will truly take lodging and hospitality in Chicago to a completely new level,” said Boisdron. “Opening the doors of this property at possibly the most iconic destination in the city is a great honor and I promise to lead our team to bring extraordinary service, innovation, and experiences to all those that pay us a visit.”

Boisdron was previously general manager of the Conrad Hilton in Manila.

Steven Dahlman is the editor and publisher of Loop North News. With over 40 years of experience as a journalist and 20 years as a commercial photographer, his career includes work as a radio news director, reporter, and anchor. He is the co-author of three books on Chicago’s evolution, including Chicago’s River: At Work And At Play and Changing Chicago: A Portrait in Postcards and Photos. His first solo book, Marina City: The Definitive History of a Chicago Landmark, is scheduled for publication by Trope Publishing Co. on October 28, 2026.