Gold Coast Chicago, Illinois
Renovated
2013
Price
$$$
Rated for
Design Luxe SocialOutside the door
The house
HyattMoody Gold Coast refuge
Exposed brick, dark American wood paneling, and jewel-toned velvet surround a cozy fireplace in the Gold Coast lobby.
“The Thompson’s sought after floor-to-ceiling windows cast views down Michigan Avenue and across the Magnificent Mile.”
What it’s good at
Notable
Interiors by Tara Bernerd combining dark American wood paneling, exposed brick, jewel-toned velvet, and curated contemporary artwork.
Notable
Four-hundred-thread-count Sferra bed linens, plush Frette bathrobes, rainfall showers, and weekday house car service.
Notable
A two-story outpost of Tavern on Rush and a back lobby bar draw evening cocktail crowds.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Forbes Recommended
Forbes Travel Guide
2026
Also in Wallpaper* and AFAR.
equal parts classic, eye-catching modernism, luxe yet attainable comforts, and inviting, magnetic public spaces, where travelers and locals meet and mingle over a cocktail or a meal.
In a lively part of town
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Tucked onto tree-lined Bellevue Place, you are steps from Oak Street boutiques, iconic steakhouses, and the shores of Lake Michigan.
The rooms
Floor-to-ceiling glass looks out to Lake Michigan and the skyline, accompanied by 400-thread-count bed linens and rainfall showers.
The gym
- Gym
- 24/7 fitness center with Peloton bikes, rowing machines, cardio equipment, and free weights.
Dogs stay too.
Restaurant
Tavern on Rush
The two-story steakhouse serves prime cuts and fresh seafood towers beside an open kitchen and mezzanine dining room.
from the first step off the tony Gold Coast streets and into the industrial-turned-chic lobby, you are enveloped in an atmosphere that feels unmistakably cool.
At the table
The two-story lobby lounge pours evening cocktails beneath a glass skylight and a vertical living wall.
How it began
Built in 1987 as the Sutton Place Hotel, the brick tower was reimagined in 2013 as a stylish boutique destination.
“The 247-room hotel is dark and moody, drawing artists of every generation to its swanky lobby bar at the back, peppered with colorful canvases.”
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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.