Streeterville Chicago, Illinois
Opened
1920
Price
$$
Rated for
Heritage Classic DesignOutside the door
Lakeside grand dame
An Italian Renaissance icon where vintage elevator seating, multi-level promenades, and lake views recall Roaring Twenties grandeur.
What it’s good at
Remarkable
An Italian Renaissance landmark from 1920, listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Remarkable
Century-old afternoon tea at Palm Court, and unbroken galas in the Gold Coast Ballroom.
Notable
Multilevel Italian Renaissance lobby spaces, with traditional woodwork and marble baths in rooms.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Oak Street Beach sits directly across Lake Shore Drive, while Magnificent Mile shopping and Gold Coast brownstones begin right outside the entrance.
The rooms
North-facing rooms overlook Lake Michigan and Lake Shore Drive, finished with traditional woodwork, generous ceiling heights, and Italian marble bathrooms.
The gym
- Gym
- Dedicated 3,000 sq. ft. health club equipped with cardiovascular machines, strength training, and endurance equipment.
Dogs stay too.
At the table
Palm Court serves tiered afternoon tea accompanied by a live harpist, continuing a tradition started in 1920.
How it began
Architect Benjamin Howard Marshall designed the property on Potter Palmer estate grounds, welcoming two thousand gala guests on New Year's Eve 1920.
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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.