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PFSuites Covid-19 Response - Reduced Cost Furnished Apartments

Pinnacle Furnished Suites is prepared to aid in hardship and accommodate any current furnished housing needs during the Covid-19 crisis.   While staying home may be the best option, many people are still required to engage in essential travel.  Companies, students, and government wor...

PFSuites Covid-19 Response Plan

With the rapidly changing and evolving COVID-19 situation, we wanted to update everyone on the actions Pinnacle Furnished Suites is taking to help protect your well-being.  The health and safety of our guests, employees, and the communities we serve is our top priority. All Pinnacle Fu...

Evolution of The Most Iconic Skyline: Chicago's New Skyscrapers

Birthplace of the Skyscraper Not only is Chicago the Windy City, but it is also the Birthplace of the Skyscraper. For well over a century, Chicago has been at the forefront of urban architectural design. The world’s first skyscraper, topping the field at 10 stories high, was the Home ...

Pinnacle Furnished Suites Making the Most of Bleisure Travel

Making The Most Of Bleisure Travel “Working holiday” may seem like an oxymoron, but with the recent rise in bleisure travel trends, flying off on a business trip has become a lot less dreadful. The term bleisure has become increasingly popular over the past several ...

Things to do in Chicago this Winter While Staying in your Corporate Housing Apartment

Living in Chicago, even temporarily, affords you some of the best entertainment and attractions in the world. Winter, in particular, in the city is a magical time to be anywhere near downtown, due to the elaborate lights and holiday decor. But besides walking around admiring the twinkling lights...

For the 2nd Consecutive Year, Pinnacle Furnished Suites Appears on the 2019 Inc. 5000 List of Fastest-Growing Companies.

Pinnacle Furnished Suites is making a tradition out of appearing on the Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies, with their second straight appearance. With Matt Singley and Collin Walker at the helm, the team at Pinnacle Furnished Suites o...

Nashville Meets Chicago, Presented by Pinnacle Furnished Suites and Whiskey Jam, Returns to Chicago on August 24th, 2019

Presented & Co-Hosted by Chicago’s Pinnacle Furnished Suites & Whiskey Jam Nashville and Benefitting Move For Hunger, ‘Nashville Meets Chicago’ Will Feature Performances by 5 Up-And-Coming Bands from Nashv...

Avoiding Corporate Chaos: A Guide To Business Travel

Traveling for business means you have a job to do. Whether it’s winning over a new client, overseeing a crucial project or representing your company at an event, you need to bring your “A” game. There’s already a lot riding on your performance, which is why you can’t afford to leave any...

Pinnacle Furnished Suites Wins Coveted 2019 CHPA Tower of Excellence Company of the Year Award

Chicago, IL – Pinnacle Furnished Suites is pleased to officially announce that they have been awarded the coveted “Company of the Year” Tower of Excellence Award during the 2019 CHPA annual conference in San Juan, Puerto Rico.  The award ceremony was held on Wednesday, Feb...

Matt Singley of Pinnacle Furnished Named to NSBA Leadership Council

Chicago, IL – Matt Singley of Pinnacle Furnished Suites was recently named to the National Small Business Association (NSBA) Leadership Council. NSBA is the nation’s oldest small-business advocacy organization and operates on a staunchly nonpartisan basis. Singley, a recognized leader in corp...

Pinnacle Furnished Suites: Company Culture Explained

How we put company culture first In support of our focus on company culture, PFSuites has invested heavily in providing an office and a typical work day that promotes team engagement, discussion, feedback, and fun.  The office layout and design functionally promote constructive conve...

Pinnacle Furnished Suites lands on 2018 Inc. 5000 list at No. 159 with 2,669% Growth

Chicago, IL – Chicago based corporate housing company, Pinnacle Furnished Suites, is excited and humbled to announce that is has made the Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing private companies in America. Pinnacle Furnished Suites was founded in 2014 by...

Pinnacle Furnished Suites Announces Expansion into Nashville, TN

NASHVILLE, TN - Pinnacle Furnished Suites is excited to announce their official launch in Music City.  After years of explosive growth in Chicago, the owners and management team decided that the special brand of corporate housing developed in the Windy City could be expanded and duplicated in o...

5 Things to do in June During Your Stay with PFSuites

June activities not to miss while residing in your Chicago Temporary Housing Are you planning to visit Chicago this June?  Already here? This month marks the dawn of summer when Chicago residents ditch the confines of their warm homes and come out to play. The windy city has all th...

Top 6 Things To Do During your Chicago Visit This Spring

Spring Activities Outside your Chicago Corporate Housing Spring is here! The weather is beginning to turn, which makes it a great opportunity to explore all that Chicago has to offer. Whether you like seeing live sports, strolling through beautiful parks, or watching amazing shows at ...

Best Places to Walk to and From in River North

Where to Walk to from your Corporate Housing in River North The River North area in Chicago used to be a warehouse and manufacturing district that has now transformed into one of the most fashionable neighborhoods in the city. The beautiful, historic architecture blends in perfectly wit...

Fundraiser PFSuites and Move for Hunger in the 2018 Shamrock Shuffle

Pinnacle Furnished Suites and Move for Hunger Take on Chicago's 2018 Shamrock Shuffle DONATE HERE Th...

Travel Tips for Chicago: 5 Windy City Hacks

Are you going to be staying in Chicago during the winter months but you're not sure what there is to do? The Windy City has a reputation for chilling temperatures, but luckily there are countless indoor activities that can be enjoyed by visitors of all interests. Whether you enjoy the arts an...

9 Can't Miss Winter Activities in Chicago

Winter in Chicago can be long and cold, and while you may be tempted to hole up in your comfy corporate suite, home or apartment and hibernate until spring, there are too many exciting activities to take advantage of! Here are nine can't miss winter activities in Chicago: Free Ice ...

A Day in the Life of a Corporate Housing Traveler

Statistics report that only about 10 percent of Americans travel frequently for business, but if you're among that relatively small percentage, you might also be ...

Best Places in Chicago to Kick Off The Holiday Spirit

If you weren't in Chicago to partake of the Game 7 Cubs Victory that engulfed the city, you might want to go out to Wrigley Field just for nostalgia's sake. And there are lots of ways to join i...

7 Things You Should Do This Fall in Chicago

Fall is the season in Chicago. More than 2.7 million Chicagoans love the foliage, the football, and the touch of frost in the air (hopefully later in the fall than earlier, however). Writer Nelson Algren described the city perfect...

What To Do Before You Leave Your Corporate Housing Stay

If you have spent any time "on the road" for business travel, you probably have a routine that you follow before you leave your hotel: Unplug your phone charger, grab your appointment calendar and your paperback book, make sure you have your flight schedule or the car rental documents, ...

6 Must See Sites Worth Driving to Near Chicago

Summer is an incredibly exciting time to stay in Chicago.  The city is jam-packed with things to see and do, both in the evening and throughout the weekend.  However, while you’re making the Windy City your home, there are dozens of sites worth driving to for fun outside the city limits.  He...

5 Important Tips For Getting Around Chicago

One of the best things about the city of Chicago is that navigation is a breeze. State Street divides the city east and west; whereas, Madison Street divides it north and south. Addresses were determined using the intersection of State and Madison; therefore, the address 3400 North Clark means it...

4 Of The Most “Chicago” Places To Eat In… Chicago

Chicago is the third largest city in the United States with more than 2.5 million people and more than 7,300 restaurants to choose from, it can be a little daunting. So, if you are looking for true Chicago experience during your short-term stay, then I advise you to keep reading. Whether it be th...

5 Corporate Short-term Amenities Your Employees Will Love

At Pinnacle Furnished Suites, we offer furnished temporary corporate housing solutions to employers: Employee stays can last from as little as 30-days, to as long as 24-months, and any length of time in between. ...

Best Public Parks to Visit While Staying in Chicago

Chicago is one of the four greenest cities in the country. It is also the only one of these fours cities located east of the Rocky Mountains.  There are more than 8000 acres throughout Chicago that make up 570 parks, not including the 31 beaches, two famous conservatories, and at least 50 nature...

What to Know About Bringing Your Pet Along for Corporate Apartment Travels

The prospect of a temporary, job-related stay in a new city quickly makes most pet owners wonder what to do with their furry best friends. With proper planning, the two of you should be able to enjoy the experience together. Taking a dog or a cat on corporate travel is very different from...

5 Giant Chicago Events to Attend This Summer

Summer in Chicago is hot, busy, and exhilarating. If you’re one of the nearly 40 million people who visit America’s third-largest city each year, you might find so many interesting things to explore that you have trouble choo...

4 Essential Questions to ask a Potential Corporate Housing Provider

Often, executives on the go leave it to an HR representative or an executive assistant to make their travel arrangements, including lodging. If you are one of the people who do this for executives or other members of the company team, you should always consider short-term furnished housing. ...

3 Reasons You Need a Flexible Chicago Corporate Housing Provider

When your employees travel on company business for training, an extended stay at a client site or other business reasons requiring an employee to be away for 30 days or more, consider temporary corporate housing rather than a hotel. There are a number of reasons that make this the preferred short...

Finding the Best Temporary Apartment in Chicago For You

If you’re in the market for a short-term lease in Chicago, you’ve probably considered all the variables: commute time, your budget, the size of apartment you’ll need, the lease length, as well as countless other concerns. While you’re deciding where to stay, don’t forget to consider the...

Ditch the Hotel: 4 Reasons Short-term Furnished Housing in Chicago is Worth It

Short-term furnished housing in Chicago is a far better choice than staying at a hotel. Corporate travelers and vacationers can enjoy all the amenities of hotel living without the stress. Staying in short-term furnished housing in Chicago allows you to choos...

Strolling Streeterville: 4 Things You Need to See on Navy Pier

In 1916, Chicago’s Navy Pier opened under a different name: “Municipal Pier.” During World War I, Municipal Pier housed a jail for men who were dodging the draft. In 1927, the pier received its current name as a means to recognize Navy personnel who served in WWI. Then, in 1977,...

5 Ways To Personalize Your Short-term Housing in Chicago

One thing folks living in short-term furnished housing in Chicago can improve is the personalization in their temporary apartment. Pinnacle Furnished Suites follows up with residents and has found there are many ways to personalize your short-term furnished housing in Chicago. ...

Home Away From Home: Discover 3 Comforts of Short-Term Corporate Housing in Chicago

Short-term corporate housing offers a home away from home that far surpasses the benefits provided by an extended stay hotel or regular hotel stay. Professionals who are constantly on the go can enjoy convenient, furnished and centrally located short-term corporate housing in Chicago outfitted wi...

5 Tips and Tricks for Home Cooking During Your Extended Stay

Your Pinnacle Furnished Suite has everything you need for an enjoyable stay—including an amazing kitchen. Anyone who travels regularly is familiar with the challenges of cooking when the ingredients and products that are considered staples may not be readily available (e.g. olive oil,...

Gallery Stroll: 4 Galleries to Visit in River North

Among the many things to see in Chicago, Chicago’s River North neighborhood has the highest concentration of art galleries outside of Manhattan, New York. River North's role as an art hub started out during the Imagist art movement that flourished there during the 1960s and 1970s. Many ...

The Definitive Guide to the Top 5 Chicago-Style Hot Dogs

No Ketchup Allowed! First and foremost, I am obsessed with Chicago Style Hot Dogs. As a Managing Broker in residential real estate, I very often plan visits to hot dog stands around the neighborhoods I am working in. What’s more, on my 29th birthday my lovely wife, ...

Short-term Corporate Housing in Chicago: What to Expect

Short-term corporate housing is the best solution for business travelers that travel often and will be in Chicago for 30 days or more. The go-to company for short-term corporate housing in Chicago is Pinnacle Furnished Suites (PFS). Downtown hotel st...

The Essential Chicago - Four Places You Want to Visit

In 1883, Mark Twain said, "It is hopeless for the occasional visitor to try to keep up with Chicago. She outgrows his prophecies faster than he can make them." This adage still holds true to this day, with our ever-changing sky...

The Right Neighborhood for Your Temporary Apartment Stay in Chicago

If you’re in the market for a short-term apartment lease in Chicago, you’ve probably considered all the variables: commute time, your budget, apartment size, lease length, as well as countless other concerns. While you’re deciding where to stay, don’t forget to consider th...

The Value of Pinnacle Furnished Suites for the Long-Term Renter

While corporate housing and vacation rentals are normally synonymous with a shorter term stay, there are some major benefits to utilizing these avenues for those looking for a longer term apartment in Chicago, as well. Long term furnished housing at Pinnacle Furnished Suite...

Restaurant Week 2016 and Pinnacle Furnished Suites

Next week signals the start of Chicago’s ninth annual Restaurant Week (actually two weeks). The event lasts from January 22nd to February 4th.Restaurant Week is kicked off with its First Bites Bash at Union Station on January 21st. This event features a small selection of Restau...

Chicago Corporate Housing General Information

The travel industry is big business – especially in a large city such as Chicago. Correspondingly, you are able to find various varieties of lodgings to suit your length of stay. In response to demand, Chicago's corporate housing industry has rise...

9 Benefits of Chicago Fully Furnished Short Term Housing vs. Hotels

Expecting a new business guest can be a very stressful time for a company. You want to ensure that this individual is accommodated well, has a great experience, and leaves impressed with your company and work. One of the best ways to ensure that they have a positive experience is to mak...

OneEleven Video Tour

Check out Pinnacle's first video tour at OneEleven in Chicago! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sEhwSrEc4mA

Pinnacle celebrates 1 year in business

Pinnacle Furnished Suites recently celebrated it's 1 year anniversary!  Check out the press release below: http://freebusinesswire.com/162784/2015/09/11/Pinnacle-Furnished-Suites-Celebrates-One-Year-in-Business

Pinnacle Moves into Arkadia Tower!

Pinnacle has moved into the brand new Arkadia Tower in the West Loop!  Check out the new listings below: Arkadia Tower

PFS Takes Our First Unit at EnV Chicago

Pinnacle furnished our first unit at EnV Chicago this weekend!  The Merchandise Mart is just steps away from this great location. Check it out! EnV Chicago

www.pfsuites.com is Live!

As of 1/1/15, www.pfsuites.com is live!  This marks a historic occasion for Pinnacle Furnished Suites as we move from a smaller startup to a mainstream Corporate Furnished Housing Provider!  We’d like to thank everyone that has made it possib...