SCHAUMBURG, Ill.
Hyatt Regency Schaumburg, Chicago concluded the first phase of a $15 million renovation and now features a redesigned lobby, meetings and event space, signature restaurant, marketplace and bar. The second phase of the renovation includes a full refresh to all 468 guest rooms and is slated to conclude in 2018. The hotel’s renovation is being led by VOA/Stantec, a Chicago-based architecture and planning firm.
Hyatt Regency Schaumburg, Chicago guests now enjoy a streamlined arrival experience featuring a modernized lobby with ample seating and communal spaces, new hotel restaurant, bar and marketplace. Subtle gray tones, black granite and white vein countertops, and a satin finish give the lobby a sleeker, contemporary feel.
The lobby’s new design also features unique elements, including a floating cube positioned in the middle of the atrium ceiling that is anchored by a large communal table for guests to enjoy cocktails and food or to relax.
“We are thrilled with the fresh updates and new features that revitalize Hyatt Regency Schaumburg, Chicago,” said Timothy Gallagher managing partner of the hotel’s ownership group, First Equity Group, LLC. “The renovation was designed to create fresh new spaces where guests can gather in a comfortable [setting].”
The redesigned restaurant features Chicago-style cuisine with seasonally inspired specialties crafted from fresh, local ingredients. The restaurant now opens up to the lobby space and features walnut hardwood floors and chalkboard-painted walls to allow for seasonal art designs. It is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner daily.
The Marketplace and Bar also have a fresh look with a clean, white and gray design and marble accents. The Marketplace and Bar and offers a convenient experience for guests on the go, with sandwiches and salads, in addition to Starbucks Coffee and hot, ready breakfast items.
The hotel’s remodeled function space includes the 8,450-square-foot Mahogany Ballroom with 12 new chandeliers. The meeting and event space features the latest AV equipment, technology and Wi-Fi.
Slated for completion in 2018, the hotel’s refreshed guest rooms will feature enhanced lighting, decor and accents. The rooms will offer new amenities including refrigerators, free Wi-Fi, new seating and a coffeemaker. The bathrooms will have rain showers with natural stone countertops.
“The simple and clean modern design allows guests to feel relaxed and comfortable in our newly refurbished spaces,” said Jim Marino, general manager, Hyatt Regency Schaumburg, Chicago.