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A Vibrant, Culture-Forward Hotel In The Center Of Chicago
Housed within the historic, 26-story Art Deco Old Dearborn Bank building, Virgin Hotels Chicago welcomes travelers to the city’s central Loop with a cosmopolitan style backed by Midwestern hospitality. Elegant but never stuffy, the hotel’s design engages and delights with signature Virgin red accents enhanced by historic elements such as ornate plasterwork ceilings, brass elevator doors, and a 1920s oak cigar bar which currently serves as the hotel’s front desk. Other highlights of the property include:
- Unique, Chamber-style rooms featuring two spaces that can be separated by privacy doors
- Three spots to dine and drink, including a full-service restaurant and rooftop bar
- Virgin Hotels Patented Lounge Bed offers adjustable positions for rest, work, and relaxation
- A prime location in the center of it all with Millennium Park and Lake Michigan just steps away
Bright and brilliant, Virgin Hotels Chicago envelopes guests in an atmosphere of casual luxury. From its sky-high penthouses down to its ground-floor coffee shop, the hotel embraces the innovative spirit and soul of the city it inhabits through its unique room design, playful dining options, and sincere dedication to service.
Hotel Amenities
Accommodations
With 250 guest accommodations ranging from Double Queen Chamber rooms to Sir Richard’s Penthouse Suite, Virgin Hotels Chicago welcomes every type of traveler visiting the Windy City. Whether it’s a business executive looking for a quiet place to rest and relax between meetings or couples seeking a fun-filled, big-city stay, the hotel delivers signature Virgin accents and amenities everyone can appreciate.
Each room type is outfitted with Virgin’s unique Chamber-style design which features a sliding barn door that separates the room’s sleeping space from its more functional areas. This set-up, with the dressing, bath, vanity, and closet areas able to be closed off from the rest of the room, allows guests to cocoon themselves in quiet and calm.
All accommodations also feature Virgin Hotels Patented Lounge Bed, along with SMEG mini-fridges with market-rate goodies inside, walk-in showers, automatic lighting, a Bluetooth audio tower, a yoga mat, and outlets for smartphones that power Lucy, the hotel’s app. Lucy can be your room key, guest room light and thermostat control, television remote, and more. Use it to request more pillows, turndown service, or anything else you may need during your stay.
Dining
At Virgin Hotels Chicago, great hospitality extends beyond the guest room and into the world of food and drink, with multiple dining options throughout the hotel including a rooftop bar, restaurant, coffee shop, and entertainment venue.
Miss Ricky’s - The hotel’s restaurant delivers a unique atmosphere and space made better by an extensive brunch of classic favorites along with hot coffee, fresh cocktails, beer, and wine.
Cerise - An indoor-outdoor rooftop bar with a menu of cocktails, craft beers, and canapes as delicious as the expansive views, Cerise delights guests and locals alike with live entertainment and vibrant nightlife.
Two Zero Three - Named after the hotel’s address and located on the ground floor, the hotel’s coffee shop brews up an array of coffee and drinks, along with muffins, scones, pastries, juices, and other light bites.
Upstairs - Set high atop the hotel’s 25th floor, Upstairs highlights Chicago’s famed live entertainment scene in a space offering a gorgeous outdoor patio perfect for a private dinner or a breath of fresh air.
Activities at Virgin Hotels Chicago
After an evening dinner and sunset cocktails at Cerise, coffee at Two Zero Three, or brunch at Miss Ricky’s, guests can either head to the gym to stay fit, return to their room for a night of rest and relaxation, or head up to Upstairs for a live concert.
Once guests have availed themselves of all the hotel has to offer, it’s time to step out and see everything that the American Midwest’s largest city has to offer.
Known for its museums, parks, shopping, and friendly culture, Chicago is a beacon of big-city life on the shores of the Great Lakes. While in the city, try a few local food favorites like deep dish pizza and Chicago-style hot dogs before spending a day (or week) seeing iconic landmarks and destinations such as:
Millennium Park – Formerly a series of surface parking lots, Millennium Park is the city’s downtown jewel with acres of waterfront promenades, paths, and lawns. Be sure to get a photo with the famed Cloud Gate sculpture, also known as “The Bean.”
Chicago River Walk – The riverwalk is a continuous 1.25-mile-long public path along the bank of the Chicago River. Stretching from Lake Street to the lakefront, there is no shortage of dining, entertainment, and recreation along the way.
The Art Institute of Chicago – One of the world’s greatest destinations for art welcomes visitors from around the globe to browse its priceless collections featuring works by Monet, Hopper, O’Keeffe, Van Gogh, and more.
Theater District – Home to the Chicago, Nederlander, and CIBC Theatres, the Theatre District is Chicago's hub for world-class productions, premieres, and more.
Navy Pier – A waterfront destination for generations, Navy Pier combines the frivolity and fun of an amusement park with the dining and shopping options of a city street – all floating above the waves of Lake Michigan.
The Field Museum – Set just south of the Loop along Lakeshore Drive, The Field Museum introduces guests to the Eart past and present with exhibitions featuring fossils, cultural artifacts, and scientific specimens.
Location
Set in the heart of downtown Chicago within its famed Loop neighborhood, Virgin Hotels Chicago offers a central location with quick and easy access to the city’s business district and best sights. Enjoy shopping, historic attractions, live theater, and more along Michigan Avenue, The Magnificent Mile, and the Chicago River – all mere steps away.
Address
203 N Wabash Ave. , Chicago, IL, United StatesTransportation
- Public Transit
- State/Lake Subway Station is one block away – approximately 2 minutes on foot.
- Rail
- Millennium Station is two blocks away – approximately 5 minutes on foot.
- Airport
- Midway International Airport is 12.7 mi / 20.5 km away – approximately 25 minutes by car O'Hare International Airport is 17.4 mi / 28 km away – approximately 25 minutes by car.
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