CHICAGO
Viceroy Hotel Group announced that Viceroy Chicago, the latest addition to the Viceroy Icon Collection and the brand's first property in the Midwest, will open its doors to locals and guests on Friday, Sept. 1.
Located in the heart of the Gold Coast neighborhood, the 180-room modern luxury hotel is located on the site of the former historic Cedar Hotel and features culinary concepts from Boka Restaurant Group.
Positioned at the intersection of Cedar and State Streets, this urban resort rises a magnificent 18-stories and is home to the neighborhood's first rooftop pool. This rooftop space, in addition to floor-to-ceiling windows throughout the hotel, affords guests sweeping views of Lake Michigan and the cityscape.
Viceroy Chicago is also steps away from top Chicago attractions including Lake Michigan, the Magnificent Mile, and some of the city's favorite high-end storefronts and boutiques on Oak Street.
"A hub for culture, cuisine, and style, Chicago is the ideal location to start Viceroy Hotel Group's journey into the Midwest," said Bill Walshe, CEO of Viceroy Hotel Group. "We're proud to make our Chicago debut in partnership with hotel owner Convexity Properties, with whom we share a passion for creating distinct, memorable experiences, and who are a team with a unique knowledge of this incredible city."
Viceroy Chicago includes the highly-anticipated restaurant Somerset, helmed by James Beard Award finalist Lee Wolen of Chicago-based Boka Restaurant Group. The restaurant is located adjacent to the hotel and hosts a large landscaped and tree-lined patio. Wolen's curated menu features flavor-forward and approachable dishes and highlights the best in seasonal, local ingredients.
In addition to making all of the pastries and breads in-house daily, James Beard-nominated pastry chef Meg Galus will serve seasonal desserts, specialty sundaes, parfaits and homemade chocolate bars. Chef Wolen also oversees the culinary offerings for the hotel's year-round rooftop lounge Devereaux, as well in-room dining, catering and events. In addition, the hotel has 3,600 square feet of meeting and event space, including the 2,200-square-foot Cedar Ballroom and adjoining outdoor Lakeview Terrace.
