The Willows Hotel
Lake View East, Chicago
Vibe
Black awnings mark a quiet residential refuge where a central fireplace and zoo-inspired animal silhouettes warm the cozy lobby.
“Prohibition-era residential hideaway”
A 1924 Rissman & Hirschfeld building with classic black awnings and Prohibition-era hideaway history.
French Country furnishings paired with custom animal artwork and a central fireplace in the lobby.
A century of hospitality on a quiet residential street, serving continental breakfast by the hearth.
On a tree-lined residential street in Lake View East, minutes from the Lincoln Park greenery and Diversey station.
Rooms
French Country accents and custom wood furnishings shape compact, classic rooms tucked away inside a narrow four-story brick retreat.
Backstory
Built in 1924 by Rissman and Hirschfeld as the Hotel Surfridge, the building served as a Prohibition-era hideaway for Al Capone.
Eat & drink
Mornings start by the lobby fireplace with a continental spread, followed by fresh afternoon cookies and around-the-clock coffee.
The neighborhood
Set along tree-lined Surf Street in Lake View East, the hotel sits steps from Diversey station and Lincoln Park greenery.
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