The Park Hyatt Chicago has resumed operations after completing a $60 million redesign of guestrooms and public spaces.
Located in the city's Magnificent Mile neighborhood, the property opened in 1980 as the first Park Hyatt hotel. The hotel has added several new suite categories and 23 new suites to its redesigned 146 guestrooms and 36 suites. The redesign also includes an updated lobby design with a refreshed Library (the hotel’s lounge space), a new art program spotlighting local creators, updates to NoMI (the hotel’s signature restaurant) and enhancements to the spa.
“For this renovation project, we focused on lightening and brightening the hotel’s interiors to create a more modern space, while maintaining the understated luxury of the Park Hyatt brand to offer our travelers a contemporary respite to enjoy alongside our stellar amenities and immersive culinary options,” GM Rike Erdbrink said in a statement.
Design firm Anderson/Miller oversaw the reimagined guestrooms, redesigning everything from the fixtures and furniture to wall and floor coverings. In-room amenity and design features include an integrated media hub with an advanced tablet system for guest service communication and in-room dining, bathrooms with retractable doors and an oversized soaking tub and triple-pane glass windows. Additionally, a Wellbeing Suite will soon be introduced and equipped with exercise equipment for guests to train in their own room.
The hotel's team worked with a variety of local artists and galleries to add new and inclusive works to its program. The property teamed up with local woman-led design firm Sheedy DeLaRosa Interiors to curate art and photography by Chicago-based artists. The collection pays homage to Chicago as the city evolves. As part of the inaugural experience, the selection of contemporary pieces that bring modern-day Chicago into the hotel include custom woven metal sculpture works from local artist Eric Gushee, among others.
Named after its emblematic location on North Michigan Avenue, the hotel’s restaurant, NoMI, has three distinct concepts, all with views of Chicago’s historic Water Tower and Lake Michigan. NoMI Kitchen serves modern American cuisine rooted in French techniques. NoMI Lounge has a bar, new beverage program, and six-seat sushi counter. The restaurant’s open-air terrace space, NoMI Garden, has views and artisanal cocktail program. NoMI is led by Executive Chef Terence Zubieta.
NoMI Spa has opened a new treatment room and a new treatment menu.