W Chicago — City Center Reveals Multimillion-Dollar Renovation

Renovated living room viewed from above.

W Chicago — City Center, 172 W Adams, has unveiled a transformation reflecting the design of the iconic downtown Chicago Loop, as well as the hotel’s landmark 1928 Beaux Arts building, with the introduction of an all new lobby and restaurant, Midland Social Club, named after the building’s original use as The Midland Club. The design highlights historic touchpoints to illustrate the hotel’s early Chicago ties, while speaking to the diverse cultural neighborhoods of the Windy City.

Reflecting the city’s cultural history, the entry into the hotel pays homage to The Great Chicago Fire, with charred wood walls, glowing sconces and a suspended gold bucket, a nod to Mrs. O’Leary’s Cow. As guests continue into the lobby, they are led by an up-lit infinity ceiling. To the left of the entrance stands the check-in area, with re-designed front desks to reflect the sculptural public art of the Loop. Adjacent to check-in, there is a dramatic, two-story back bar. The Plateau, the second floor seating area, provides guests with the ultimate viewing experience of the loop inspired shape of the bar when looked down upon, connecting back to the city’s famed transit system, the “L.”

Graffiti art, commissioned by local Chicago street artists, greets guests as they are seated in the dining area of the Midland Social Club. The new menu by Executive Chef Mark Powierski allows guests to experience a vast array of food options inspired by Chicago neighborhoods.

Side banquette — one of W Chicago’s updated seating areas.

W Chicago — City Center continues to offer W’s signature contemporary lifestyle programming for guests and locals alike, including Urban inspired cuisine by acclaimed Chef Mark Powierski at Midland Social Club, Fit state-of-the-art fitness facility, Wired 24-hour business center and more than 14,000 sf of ultra-modern meeting and event space, including 13 meeting rooms and a 4,000-sf Great Room (W’s twist on the hotel ballroom), perfect for accommodating large-scale events. The hotel also offers W Hotels’ Whatever/Whenever service promise, offering guests whatever they want — from a private boat tour of the city along the shores of Lake Michigan to a pair of jogging shoes at 2 am.

W Chicago – City Center hotel is just steps away from the Willis Tower, the Chicago Art Institute, music at Millennium Park, Block 37, Downtown Chicago shopping and the Chicago Theatre District. For more information, please visit W Chicago — City Center.