New Eastside Chicago, Illinois
Renovated
2023
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Heritage SocialOutside the door
The house
ArloGlass-crowned Loop revival
A faceted glass crown rises over restored terracotta on North Michigan Avenue, drawing guests into a warm, loft-inspired social hub.
“A major restoration introduced updated design elements and five glass-wrapped upper floors.”
What it’s good at
Notable
A faceted glass addition tops restored masonry, framing loft-style rooms with hardwood floors.
Notable
Restored 1916 terracotta and exposed brick honor the former Atlantic Bank building.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler.
Lifestyle hotel brand Arlo has taken over Chicago’s landmark 1916 Atlantic Bank building to make its entry into the Windy City.
In a lively part of town
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Set along North Michigan Avenue in the Loop, the hotel sits moments from Cloud Gate, the Art Institute, and Millennium Park.
The rooms
Loft-style rooms pair hardwood floors and leather headboards with rainfall showers, while upper floors frame wide views across Millennium Park.
The gym
The 24-hour fitness center is equipped with Peloton bikes, TRX suspension straps, and Nautilus strength machines.
Dogs stay too.
Restaurant
About Last Knife (ALK)
The ground-floor bistro serves steakhouse fare and smash burgers beside an original brick wall, opening onto a sidewalk patio.
How it began
Completed in 1916 as the Atlantic Bank Building, the historic terracotta structure gained a modern five-story glass expansion a century later.
Good to know
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.