Chicago
Art Deco meets mid-century modern glamour. Chic and social, with a Gold Coast address that means serious luxury shopping and dining is literally walkable. The vibe skews lively — especially at Pandan on the 18th floor — but rooms are well-insulated and genuinely comfortable.
Somerset Happy Hour runs Monday–Friday 3–6 PM with 50% off wine and beer — a genuine deal at a hotel of this level.
Why It Matters
One of only a handful of Chicago hotels to hold a Michelin Key (awarded 2025). The building itself is a story: a 120-year-old Chicago landmark with the original Cedar Hotel facade reassembled brick by brick around a new glass tower. Pandan, the 18th-floor cocktail bar, was named one of Chicago's 10 Hottest Restaurants by Chicago Magazine in 2024.
Viceroy Chicago lives in a fascinating architectural contradiction. The building is a modernist glass tower rising above a meticulously restored 1920s-vintage Cedar Hotel facade — brick by brick — planted firmly in Chicago's Gold Coast. Inside, 180 rooms and 18 suites lean hard into mid-century modern: think striking gold and black accents, floor-to-ceiling windows, and a lobby that feels more like a well-curated living room than a hotel arrival hall. The hotel earned a Michelin Key in 2025 and holds a Conde Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Award. Two on-site restaurants, a seasonal rooftop pool with Lake Michigan views, and a 18th-floor cocktail bar round out a property that rewards guests who actually want to spend time in the building.
Where You'll Stay
11 room types available
Deluxe King
A step up in both size (395 sq ft) and views — cityscape outlook from floor-to-ceiling windows. Mid-century modern furnishings with gold accents. Has a 360° virtual tour available on the website.
1 King
Deluxe Lake View King
395 sq ft with the upgrade that matters: Lake Michigan in the near distance. Same amenities as Deluxe King with the better view.
1 KingDeluxe Lake View Queen/Queen
Two queens with Lake Michigan views. Ideal for families or two guests who want lake sightlines without suite pricing.
2 Queen Beds
Deluxe Queen/Queen
Same 395 sq ft footprint as the Deluxe King, but with two queens — the better pick for families or friends sharing. City views.
2 Queen BedsGrand King
At 442 sq ft the Grand King gives noticeably more breathing room. Cityscape views and a full suite of in-room amenities. Has a 360° virtual tour on the website.
1 KingGrand Lake View King
The best of the standard guestrooms: 442 sq ft with Lake Michigan views. Generous size for a Chicago hotel at this location.
1 KingJunior Suite
At 497 sq ft, the Junior Suite has a separate soaking tub in the bathroom plus a sofa area that genuinely feels residential. Cityscape view. Good middle ground between a big room and a full suite.
1 KingJunior Suite with Terrace
512 sq ft with the addition of a private outdoor terrace — a rarity in Chicago. Cityscape views inside and out. The terrace is the main draw here.
1 KingOne Bedroom Lake View Suite
675 sq ft with a separate living area, sofa bed for additional guests, and Lake Michigan views. The Suite Escape package (featured offer) is built around this room, including a $100 dining credit.
King bed and sofa bedPenthouse Suite
The top of the house. 1,672 sq ft with Lake Michigan views, a balcony with lounge chairs, soaking tub, separate shower, dual vanities, and two bedrooms. This is the Gold Coast lifestyle at full volume.
Primary bedroom plus additional sleeping configurationSuperior King
The entry-level room. Compact by Chicago luxury hotel standards at 337 sq ft but thoughtfully done — floor-to-ceiling windows, gold and black accents, Nespresso machine, rain shower, and Corpus bath products. City views.
1 KingThe Property
Eat & Drink
4 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
The hotel runs a regular events calendar including holiday brunches, spirit dinners, seasonal celebrations, and tie-in events for major Chicago weekends (e.g., James Beard Awards weekend at Pandan).
Recurring dinner series at Pandan featuring spirit brand collaborations (recent: Don Julio). Ticketed events held multiple times per year.
Fifth floor facility with ellipticals, treadmills, exercise bikes, free and machine weights, and yoga mats. Overlooks the city. Open daily 6 AM–10 PM.
Seasonal hotel bikes available to guests, paired with Rapha-curated cycling routes through the city. Complimentary, based on availability.
A complimentary candy cart stationed in the lobby daily from 11 AM–7 PM. Small detail, but guests mention it.
Rooftop pool with panoramic Lake Michigan and skyline views. Open May 1 through fall, daily 8 AM–5 PM. Pool bar open Friday–Sunday 11 AM–3 PM with craft cocktails. Access weather-dependent.
Monday through Friday, 3–6 PM at Somerset. 50% off all wine and beer. One of the better happy hour deals at a luxury Chicago hotel.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Meeting rooms and conference space with conference equipment. Business Traveler Preferred Corporate Rates available.
Mandatory fee of $27 (plus tax) per night per room. Covers: daily lobby candy cart, San Benedetto water, in-room coffee, fitness center, rooftop pool (seasonal), hotel bike usage, in-room wellness by The Class, wellness partner discounts, and various on-request services (board games, shoeshine, printing, turndown).
Cardio machines, free and machine weights, yoga mats. Open daily 6 AM–10 PM.
Stocked with local and artisanal products.
Body and haircare products by Corpus in all rooms.
Hotel's own loyalty program. Members save 10% on rates and earn up to 7% back in Discovery Dollars.
On-site valet parking available. Can also be bundled with the Valet Parking + Breakfast offer.
Pets welcome with special amenities for furry guests as part of the hotel's pet program.
Outdoor rooftop pool with panoramic Lake Michigan and skyline views. Open May 1 through fall. Pool bar Friday–Sunday 11 AM–3 PM.
Music-driven somatic practice video rituals by The Class (founded by Taryn Toomey), available in-room to all guests. Complimentary, included in amenity fee.
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