Le Viceroy Chicago occupies an Art Deco building from 1929 in Gold Coast, between Lake Michigan and the brownstones of State Street.
Viceroy Chicago
From
279.991 €
“Rooftop with heated pool open year-round, views over the lake and skyline, accessible to residents.”
Le Viceroy Chicago occupies an 18-storey limestone and brick building, built in 1929 for upscale apartments. We tested a lake-view room: solid oak parquet flooring, midnight blue velvet headboard, Carrara white marble bathroom with deep bathtub. Morning light streams through the original sash windows, double glazing filters the noise from State Street. The rooftop with heated pool stays open even in winter, clear views over Navy Pier and the lake. The service is efficient without being intrusive, typical of well-run chain hotels. From 280 € per night, it offers good value for Gold Coast.
Who is it for?
Who we recommend it to
We recommend the Viceroy to travellers seeking a design pied-à-terre in Gold Coast without paying palace prices on Michigan Avenue. It suits thirty-something couples, shopping weekends, business trips with free time. Families with dogs appreciate the pet-friendly policy at no extra cost and proximity to the lake.
The building
Architecture and interiors
The building dates from 1929, constructed as an upscale residence in Chicago's sober Art Deco style. Indiana limestone facade, red bricks, original ironwork in the lobby. Interiors refurbished in 2017: solid wood flooring, velvet, brushed brass, midnight blue and anthracite grey palette. Rooms measure between 28 and 45 m², ceiling height 2.80 m, preserved sash windows.
At the table
Restaurants, bar, service
Le Somerset, the ground-floor restaurant, serves a contemporary American menu: Wagyu beef burgers, Chesapeake Bay oysters, cocktails at the black marble bar. Continental breakfast included in some packages, otherwise 22 $ per person. The rooftop bar offers tapas and cocktails until 23h on weekdays, midnight at weekends. Room service available 24/7, reduced menu after 22h.
Highlights
- Rooftop with heated pool open 365 days, loungers facing Lake Michigan
- Rooms with solid oak parquet flooring, original sash windows (1929)
- Technogym-equipped fitness centre, accessible 24/7
- Gold Coast: eight minutes on foot from Oak Street Beach, twelve minutes from Magnificent Mile
- Pets welcome at no extra charge, basket and bowls provided
Location & access
Where the hotel sits in Chicago
Le Viceroy stands on North State Street, a residential artery in Gold Coast between Rush Street and the lake. Oak Street Beach eight minutes on foot, Magnificent Mile twelve minutes away. Chicago metro station (red line) ten minutes, O'Hare forty minutes by taxi. The neighbourhood is quiet after 20h, very residential, with early 20th-century brownstones and a few local restaurants.
Good to know
Before you book
- Pets
- Welcome at no extra charge, basket and bowls provided on request.
- Parking
- Valet service on site, 65 $ per night, limited spaces.
- Pool
- Rooftop heated, open year-round, 7h–22h.
- Wi-Fi
- Free throughout the hotel, 100 Mbps fibre speed.
- Check-in
- From 16h, check-out at 11h, late check-out subject to availability.
Facilities
1 pool
Non-smoking rooms
Fitness centre
Facilities for disabled guests
Room service
Pets allowed
Restaurant
On-site parking
Wi-Fi available throughout
Private parking
Free Wi-Fi connection
Location
Where Viceroy Chicago is located
Exact address
Viceroy Chicago
Address
1118 North State Street
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