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A 222-room hotel proposed for the east end of Chicago’s Navy Pier is preparing to officially break ground—or wharf?—as early as January 2018 in anticipation of a summer 2019 delivery date. The construction timetable was announced today by Chicago-based developer First Hospitality Group and comes on the heels of a pre-construction demolition permit that was issued for the project in October.
The news was accompanied by updated renderings from Chicago architecture firm KOO LLC. The Jackie Koo-led outfit designed the glassy seven-story hotel with floor to ceiling windows to maximize views of Lake Michigan and space for a 30,000-square-foot rooftop bar in addition to a restaurant at promenade level.
Though the name of the hotel has yet be be revealed, it was confirmed that Curio Collection by Hilton will serve as its operator. Switzerland-based real estate firm Acron will act as equity partner on the Navy Pier project.
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The hotel development is just one of many improvements to come to the popular tourist destination. Recent upgrades include a larger climate-controlled ferris wheel, an expansion of the Chicago Shakespeare Theater, a major overhaul of the Pier’s landscaping, and the addition of a performance lawn and play fountain at Polk Bros. Park.
Future plans are also on the table for an elevated semi-circular walkway that would rise over a shallow reflecting pool located east of the planned hotel. This scenic overlook comes from James Corner Field Operations, the architect behind New York’s High Line linear park.
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