Art Deco throwback
A sweeping marble staircase, brass fixtures, and geometric chandeliers set a theatrical Roaring Twenties mood above the busy Loop.
What it’s good at
Notable
Original 1926 Art Deco shell featuring a grand marble staircase and geometric chandeliers.
Notable
Second-floor Legato Lounge hosts morning espresso, light fare, and pre-theatre craft cocktails.
Listed
Theatrical Art Deco styling with geometric wallpapers, plush velvet seating, and brass lighting accents.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
The look of the rooms and suites pays homage to Art Deco, a throwback to the optimistic era when Chicago’s skyscrapers were first sprouting.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Set in the Chicago Loop Theatre District, the front doors open directly alongside City Hall and the historic Cadillac Palace Theatre.
The rooms
Bold geometric wallpapers and vintage-glam Art Deco furnishings give the quarters a classic theatrical feel in the city center.
The gym
- Gym
- 24-hour fitness center equipped with cardio equipment, free weights, balance balls, and yoga mats.
Dogs stay too.
Bar
Legato Lounge
Plush velvet armchairs gather around a marble fireplace on the second floor, where bartenders pour classic pre-theatre cocktails.
At the table
The adjoining restaurant, 312 Chicago, serves regional Italian classics and curated wines across marble floors and tufted banquettes.
How it began
Hoteliers Emil and Karl Eitel opened the building in 1926 as the Bismarck Hotel, replacing their earlier 1890s establishment.
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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.