The Ritz-Carlton Chicago, a Four Seasons Hotel, will unveil a new $25 million renovation during the first week in May. The project showcases a new lobby, restaurant and bar, promenade, ballroom and Presidential Suite. (The re-design of the hotel's guestrooms and suites was completed in 2009.) The Ritz-Carlton Chicago renovation was designed by Brayton Hughes Design Studios. The renovated lobby features deep woods and earth tones as well as upholstered wall coverings; large graphic-patterned carpeting in hues of gold, champagne, caramels and chocolate browns; and Breccia Oniciata marble flooring.
Stepping off the 12th floor elevator, the lobby's captivating views of the city's skyline come to life. A sky-lit fountain centrally anchors the room, surrounded by natural scenes of Art Nouveau plaster relief; stylish sofas; glass-topped, antique bronze hammered coffee tables; glass floor lamps; pedestal rosewood tables with marble insets; and Paris-influenced lounge chairs. Other aspects of the renovations include the new Deca Restaurant & Bar, which offers classic dishes with twists and locally sourced ingredients, a redesigned 9,000-square-foot ballroom, and a new 2,900-square-foot, two-story Presidential Suite with floor-to-ceiling two-story window views of Lake Michigan. The spacious two-bedroom Suite also includes a kitchen; living, dining and study rooms; and three full and two half baths. A media room, baby grand piano and Bose surround-sound stereo system add to the Suite's splendor. Amenities include a 24-hour personal assistant with in-room business center, transportation to and from the local airport via a Rolls Royce Phantom, and a daily in room 90-minute massage. For more information or reservations, call 312-266-1000 or visit www.fourseasons.com/chicagorc.
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