River North Chicago, Illinois
Renovated
2020
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Social LocalOutside the door
Curated art depot
Multi-floor gallery spaces showcase rotating contemporary exhibitions, creating a gallery-hotel crossover steps from the Magnificent Mile.
What it’s good at
Notable
Multi-floor public galleries and clean-lined guest rooms showcase original contemporary art alongside subtle industrial metal tones.
Listed
Lure Fishbar pairs sushi and seafood with craft cocktails alongside open public gallery exhibition halls.
Listed
Rotating public exhibitions feature work by local Chicago artists across several floors of dedicated gallery space.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
It's one part luxury boutique hotel and one part expertly curated art gallery, both faithfully tailored to the location.
In a lively part of town
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Set in River North, you are surrounded by lively dining and just half a mile from the city's concentrated gallery district.
The rooms
Interiors pair subtle metallic tones with curated original artwork, high-end linens, and Malin+Goetz bath amenities.
The gym
A colorful wall mural brightens the 24-hour gym, equipped with cable machines, exercise balls, and free weights.
Dogs stay too.
Restaurant
Lure Fishbar
Curved banquettes and wire sailboat sculptures line the dining room, where the kitchen turns out fresh sushi and oysters.
How it began
Originally launched in 2006 with Deborah Berke interiors, the building later evolved into a dedicated platform for contemporary regional art.
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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.