Gold Coast Chicago, Illinois
Renovated
2024
Price
$$$
Rated for
Design Luxe SocialOutside the door
The house
ViceroyPleated glass perch
A thirty-foot teal art wall inscribed with Marcel Proust quotes anchors the triple-height marble lobby beneath an eighteen-story pleated glass tower.
“Look up and there sprouts Goettsch Partners’ folded glass tower, which emerges from the ornate terra-cotta like a pleated party dress.”
What it’s good at
Remarkable
A pleated glass tower rises above a reconstructed 1920s facade, framing a soaring Marcel Proust lobby tableau.
Notable
Warm hospitality meets spacious rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows, marble bathrooms, and bespoke Corpus amenities.
Notable
The eighteenth-floor rooftop lounge pairs Southeast Asian bites and cocktails with panoramic views across Lake Michigan.
What they say
One Michelin Key
Michelin
Forbes Recommended
Forbes Travel Guide
2026
Also in Condé Nast Traveler, Wallpaper* and AFAR.
The building, a gently undulating glass tower, is pure luxe modernity, but the lower floors blend effortlessly into Chicago’s Gold Coast.
“At street level, the terracotta and masonry architecture of the Viceroy blends with the traditional Chicago vernacular, yet look up, and you’ll see a soaring 18-storey glass tower...”
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Set at State and Cedar streets in the Gold Coast, tree-lined residential avenues and Oak Street Beach sit just blocks away.
The rooms
Floor-to-ceiling glass frames Lake Michigan, paired with mid-century lines, multi-tone marble bathrooms, and private walk-out terraces on select high-floor suites.
The rooftop pool
Bring a swimsuit.
Heated water and sun loungers sit behind glass windbreaks on the eighteenth floor, looking out over the skyline.
The gym
Fifth-floor treadmills, ellipticals, and Peloton bikes face large windows overlooking surrounding brick architecture and Lake Michigan.
Dogs stay too.
Restaurant
Somerset
Two floors of geometric parquet, curved leather banquettes, and a vintage Cedar Hotel neon sign host all-day dining.
A rich palette of gold and that same alluring teal in the Proust piece shades the 180 rooms and suites, midcentury furniture lends a timeless feel.
At the table
Pandan mixes craft cocktails and Southeast Asian bites on the eighteenth floor, surrounded by caramel leather and potted greenery.
How it began
Architects meticulously dismantled the 1920s Cedar Hotel facade and reconstructed its red-brick terra-cotta base brick by brick beneath the new tower.
“Contemporary chic, with a retro Chicago façade and midcentury furnishings within. Quotes from Marcel Proust reproduced on the lobby's 30-foot wall set a cultured tone.”
Good to know
Stay here
Viceroy Chicago
Choose your dates to see every room and rate, and book in a few steps.
Add dates to see the price for your stay.
Or book with
Booking.com ExpediaWe may earn a commission when you book through Booking.com or Expedia. It never decides which hotels we include or how we rate them.
Chicago
More like this
The Langham Chicago
“Modernist riverfront showpiece”
The Peninsula Chicago
“Polished skyline beacon”
Trump International Hotel & Tower
“Soaring riverfront flagship”
Waldorf Astoria Chicago
“Gold Coast couture refuge”
Four Seasons Hotel Chicago
“Lakeside tower retreat”
Park Hyatt Chicago
“Water Tower art hideaway”
Thompson Chicago, by Hyatt
“Moody Gold Coast refuge”
Nobu Hotel Chicago
“Industrial Japanese roost”
The app
Like this one? There are so many more.
Swipe any city’s hotels and heart the ones you love. The app gets your taste.
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.