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Here's What The Chicago Hotel Boom Looks Like Right Now

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2013 was a huge year for Chicago hotels. Guests occupied 6.303 million rooms last year generating $1.18 billion for the hotel industry in the Windy City, smashing all previous records. Rahm feels positive about the prospects for Chicago's tourism industry in the next couple of years and has announced efforts to make the city even more attractive to tourists.

Exciting news right? This year is already shaping up to become a boom for hotel projects in the city feeding Chicago's addiction to shiny new hotel rooms. Big openings for this year include the Virgin Hotel and Soho House. Some have asked, can Chicago sustain all of these projects? Whether another project pops up or or one gets axed, we will keep our dear readers up to date on the latest. With the Godfrey Hotel and Kinzie Hotel opening in the next week, and many more on the way, we will continue following the hotel boom. So Take a peek at our updated map with all new projects and not-yet-open hotels, and if there are any we missed, tip us off.


· Mapping Chicago's Hotel Boom: Openings in 2014 and Beyond [Curbed Chicago]
· Mayor Emanuel and Choose Chicago Announce Record Hotel Performance for 2013 [City of Chicago]
· Previous Hotel Boom Town [Curbed Chicago]

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The Godfrey Hotel Chicago

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This year's first big opening is a striking Cubist-inspired marvel which spent 2008-2012 dubbed "The Mummy of River North" while construction was stalled. At long last it will open February 1 2014; it was designed by Valerio Dewalt Train architects.

Kinzie Hotel

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The former Amalfi Hotel is getting an aesthetic overhaul and will reopen as the Kinzie on February 4th. It may not add rooms to the construction boom, but it ups the game.

Hotel Indigo Chicago-Millennium Park

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The Atlantic Bank Building got a $20M renovation to become the new Hotel Indigo Chicago-Millenium Park, which opens in spring 2014. The 101-year-old building first opened as the Federal Life Building; four floors were added for the Indigo, bringing it up to 16 stories.

Soho House Chicago

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The 1907 Chicago Belting Factory will be reborn as the third Soho House Hotel in the US. The 35-room boutique's amenities include a 12,000-square-foot gym and full-size pool, 40-seat screening room, glass-enclosed rooftop bar and courtyard, and three eateries. It is expected to open in August 2014.

Virgin Hotel

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Sir Richard Branson's new hotel is being built out in the former Dearborn Bank Building, built in 1928. We're told that they will restore and recreate significant historic and architectural elements of the 27-story building.

McCormick Place Marriott Marquis

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Designed by Gensler, This 1,200-room convention hotel won't open until late 2016, but the renderings are out and it is predicted to be a whopping 50 stories.

Loews Hotel Chicago

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There is a new 52-story tower going in just one block north of the Chicago River and it will open in 2015.

Unnamed: Chicago Athletic Association

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The designers of NYC's riotously hip Ace Hotel have been signed to the redevelopment of the Chicago Athletic Association building as a 240-room boutique hotel. It is expected to open in late 2014.

Hyatt Hotel

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The developer paid $3.7 million just for the parcel; the hotel has not released renderings yet, but have said it will be 18 stories.

Hyatt Chicago The Loop

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A former 22-story office building is being adapted in to a Hyatt Hotel which will open in 2015.

Lincoln Park Hotel Chicago

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Salita Development, led by Developer Eric Nordness, is known for the Carriage House and Bedford restaurants in Wicker Park. Now they planning the company's second hotel project, a 156-room, $40 million project with an opening slated for summer 2015. A hotel brand had not been named as of this map.

London Guarantee Building

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This 21-story office building is becoming a boutique hotel; the developer paid $57 million for it.

Nobu Hotel

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The details of this one are still sketchy, but last we heard there are plans in the works for a boutique hotel and actor Robert DeNiro is part of the development team. There will be a Nobu restaurant project by chef Nobu Matsuhisa.

UNNAMED Chinatown Project

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This one is still in the early stages, but someone filed permits for a 72-room hotel. A tipster reports that the hotel seems to have a code name of "Jason Hotel" or "Jason No. 1 Hotel."

Hilton Garden Inn

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Renderings were released last fall for this 27-story hotel designed by GREC Architects. It is expected to open in spring 2015.

Northwest Tower

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Last September, plans were announced to convert this 12-story vintage office building into a boutique hotel.

Unnamed: Giordano's Building

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Just steps away from Mag Mile shopping, the building at Rush and Superior that houses a popular Giordano's restaurant was recently scooped up and the developer has stated intentions of replacing the pizza joint with a hotel.

AC Hotel

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The 217 room Four Points Sheraton in River North will be getting a makeover as the AC Hotel. Though not a new construction, the hotel's owner is hoping its new Euro styling will attract younger business travelers. Expect a Spring 2015 opening for the AC.

Unnamed McCormick Place Hotel

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In addition the the new Marriott Marquis opening at McCormick Place, a second, smaller hotel is also planned for the new arena and entertainment district. This 500 room hotel will sit directly across from its bigger Marquis brother.

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The Godfrey Hotel Chicago

This year's first big opening is a striking Cubist-inspired marvel which spent 2008-2012 dubbed "The Mummy of River North" while construction was stalled. At long last it will open February 1 2014; it was designed by Valerio Dewalt Train architects.

Kinzie Hotel

The former Amalfi Hotel is getting an aesthetic overhaul and will reopen as the Kinzie on February 4th. It may not add rooms to the construction boom, but it ups the game.

Hotel Indigo Chicago-Millennium Park

The Atlantic Bank Building got a $20M renovation to become the new Hotel Indigo Chicago-Millenium Park, which opens in spring 2014. The 101-year-old building first opened as the Federal Life Building; four floors were added for the Indigo, bringing it up to 16 stories.

Soho House Chicago

The 1907 Chicago Belting Factory will be reborn as the third Soho House Hotel in the US. The 35-room boutique's amenities include a 12,000-square-foot gym and full-size pool, 40-seat screening room, glass-enclosed rooftop bar and courtyard, and three eateries. It is expected to open in August 2014.

Virgin Hotel

Sir Richard Branson's new hotel is being built out in the former Dearborn Bank Building, built in 1928. We're told that they will restore and recreate significant historic and architectural elements of the 27-story building.

McCormick Place Marriott Marquis

Designed by Gensler, This 1,200-room convention hotel won't open until late 2016, but the renderings are out and it is predicted to be a whopping 50 stories.

Loews Hotel Chicago

There is a new 52-story tower going in just one block north of the Chicago River and it will open in 2015.

Unnamed: Chicago Athletic Association

The designers of NYC's riotously hip Ace Hotel have been signed to the redevelopment of the Chicago Athletic Association building as a 240-room boutique hotel. It is expected to open in late 2014.

Hyatt Hotel

The developer paid $3.7 million just for the parcel; the hotel has not released renderings yet, but have said it will be 18 stories.

Hyatt Chicago The Loop

A former 22-story office building is being adapted in to a Hyatt Hotel which will open in 2015.

Lincoln Park Hotel Chicago

Salita Development, led by Developer Eric Nordness, is known for the Carriage House and Bedford restaurants in Wicker Park. Now they planning the company's second hotel project, a 156-room, $40 million project with an opening slated for summer 2015. A hotel brand had not been named as of this map.

London Guarantee Building

This 21-story office building is becoming a boutique hotel; the developer paid $57 million for it.

Nobu Hotel

The details of this one are still sketchy, but last we heard there are plans in the works for a boutique hotel and actor Robert DeNiro is part of the development team. There will be a Nobu restaurant project by chef Nobu Matsuhisa.

UNNAMED Chinatown Project

This one is still in the early stages, but someone filed permits for a 72-room hotel. A tipster reports that the hotel seems to have a code name of "Jason Hotel" or "Jason No. 1 Hotel."

Hilton Garden Inn

Renderings were released last fall for this 27-story hotel designed by GREC Architects. It is expected to open in spring 2015.

Northwest Tower

Last September, plans were announced to convert this 12-story vintage office building into a boutique hotel.

Unnamed: Giordano's Building

Just steps away from Mag Mile shopping, the building at Rush and Superior that houses a popular Giordano's restaurant was recently scooped up and the developer has stated intentions of replacing the pizza joint with a hotel.

AC Hotel

The 217 room Four Points Sheraton in River North will be getting a makeover as the AC Hotel. Though not a new construction, the hotel's owner is hoping its new Euro styling will attract younger business travelers. Expect a Spring 2015 opening for the AC.

Unnamed McCormick Place Hotel

In addition the the new Marriott Marquis opening at McCormick Place, a second, smaller hotel is also planned for the new arena and entertainment district. This 500 room hotel will sit directly across from its bigger Marquis brother.