Hyatt Place and Hyatt House Chicago Medical/University District, the first combined Hyatt Place and Hyatt House hotels located in Chicago, has officially opened its doors to the public today, Tuesday, July 28,
in the Beaux-Arts classical-style landmark formerly the site of the
remarkable 106-year old Cook County Hospital, at 1835 W. Harrison St. on
the near west side. The hotels are operated by Aimbridge Hospitality.
“We
are beyond thrilled to finally open our doors to the public today,”
said General Manager Nilesh Pandey. “This special project has been a
long time in the making, and we look forward to everyone seeing how we
maintained the beautiful history within the building, while also
creating a welcoming and warm space for families visiting loved ones in
the medical district, as well as travelers coming from near and far.”
This
342,000 square foot adaptive reuse project is part of a $1 billion
multiphase plan spearheaded by Murphy Development Group, Walsh
Investors, and MB Real Estate. SOM and Walsh Construction, in a design
build collaboration, as well as, Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc., and KOO came together to restore the building, which features
over 4,000 sq. feet of meeting space, open concept public spaces, a
24-hour fitness center, Dr. Murphy’s Food Hall, 75,000 SF medical
offices with Cook County Health, a daycare with Bright Horizons, and a
museum paying tribute to the hospital’s legacy.
Located in the epicenter of one of the most robust medical districts in the world, Hyatt Place Chicago Medical/University District and Hyatt House Chicago Medical/University District embodies
the sense of rebirth of a true landmark, a resurgence of life and a
sense of inclusion in the neighborhood and surrounding communities.
Closeto
many well-known medical institutions including Rush University Medical
Center, the Cook County Hospital is the symbolic heart of the Illinois
Medical District that consists of over 560 acres of medical facilities
and labs, with over 29,000 employees and 50,000 daily visitors. With
close proximities to the United Center, Fifth Third Arena – Chicago
Blackhawks Community Ice Rink, UIC and Rush University, the hotels serve
not only the medical district, but also anyone else traveling in and
out of town for upcoming events, leisure and much more.
Hyatt Place Chicago Medical/University Districtoffers the following, with safety guidelines in place to adhere to the health and well-being of all guests:
- 103 spacious guest rooms with separate spaces to sleep, work and play, as well as a Cozy Corner sofa-sleeper
- Free Wi-Fi throughout hotel and guest rooms
- Necessities program for forgotten items that guests can buy, borrow or enjoy for free
- Event Spaces with more than 4,000 square feet of flexible, high-tech meeting/function space
- Fitness Center featuring cardio equipment with LCD touchscreens and free ear buds
Hyatt House Chicago Medical/University District also offers:
- 107 stylish apartment-style Kitchen Suites with
fully-fitted kitchens, comfy living rooms, spacious bedrooms and
stylish bathrooms with complimentary skin and hair care amenities from
KenetMD™
- Free Wi-Fi throughout hotel and guest rooms
- 24-hour Workout Room to keep fitness routines going
- Gathering Rooms with
more than 4,000 square feet of flexible meeting spaces, a thoughtful
food and beverage menu, audiovisual equipment and a House Host to make
sure events are a success
- Borrows Menu with often-forgotten items from phone charges to razors
- A Very Important Resident (VIR) program,
which includes a complimentary welcome amenity, H Bar dining credit,
laundry credit, and other personalized perks, for guests staying 21 or
more consecutive nights
- Additional conveniences, including 24-hour Guest Laundry
- A pet-friendly policy that welcomes dogs or cats
Reservations with opening rates/offers are now available. Please click here for more details.
