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Park Hyatt Chicago
Chicago, Illinois, United States · Park Hyatt · Grand Luxury
The first Park Hyatt ever opened, Jay Pritzker's 1980 original concept, now occupies the lower floors of the 2000 Park Tower at 800 North Michigan, rated Travel + Leisure's #1 Hotel in Chicago in 2025, with NoMI Kitchen's floor-to-ceiling views framing both the Water Tower and Lake Michigan.
- 182 rooms
- Opened 1980
- Neighborhood: The Loop
- Rooms from 380 sq ft (35 m²)
- Architect: Lucien Lagrange Architects
- Interiors: Anderson/Miller Ltd.
About Park Hyatt Chicago
- It became the template the entire Park Hyatt brand was built from.
- The hotel occupies the base of Park Tower, completed in 2000 to a design by Lucien Lagrange Architects.
- A $60 million renovation in 2022, led by Anderson/Miller Ltd., reworked all 146 guestrooms and 36 suites in a residential style.
- NoMI Kitchen is run by executive chef Terence Zubieta.
- Travel + Leisure named it the #1 hotel in Chicago in 2025.
History
Opened in 1980 as the inaugural Park Hyatt by founder Jay Pritzker, this landmark property on Chicago's Magnificent Mile set the standard for understated luxury and residential elegance within the brand. Housed in the base of the soaring Park Tower skyscraper, completed in 2000 and designed by Lucien Lagrange Architects, it blends urban sophistication with Midwestern warmth. A transformative $60 million renovation in 2022, led by Anderson/Miller Ltd., reimagined its 146 guestrooms and 36 suites with contemporary residential style, curated local artwork, spa-inspired bathrooms, and panoramic views—cementing its status as a distinctive urban sanctuary amid the brand's global portfolio.
The setting
Park Hyatt Chicago occupies the first eighteen floors of Park Tower, Lucien Lagrange's 844-foot limestone skyscraper at 800 North Michigan Avenue, completed in 2000 at the northern gateway of the Magnificent Mile adjacent to the 1869 Chicago Water Tower. The Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago is five minutes on foot, and the Chicago Riverwalk sixteen minutes, while Armani and Bottega Veneta occupy street-level retail. The hotel's views encompass Lake Michigan and the Gold Coast skyline, and its position amid a dense cluster of five-star neighbors confirms 800 North Michigan as the pinnacle of Chicago's luxury hospitality district. 2 miles from Art Institute of Chicago.
Restaurants and bars
- NoMI Kitchen — Restaurant · Chef Terence Zubieta
- NoMI Lounge — Café
- NoMI Garden — Restaurant
Amenities
- 25-yard indoor lap pool and hot tub with city views
- NoMI Spa with custom massages/facials and steam room
- 24/7 7th-floor fitness center (Tonal, Pelotons, Technogym)
- Spa-inspired bathrooms with Le Labo amenities and soaking tubs
- Curated collection of local Chicago art
- Pet-friendly with dedicated concierge
Awards
- AAA Four Diamond (2026)
- Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star (2026)
- MICHELIN One Key (2026)
- #1 Hotel in Chicago, Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards (2025)
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