Pendry Chicago

Why book?

The latest occupant of the Art Deco Carbide & Carbon building gave the Loop landmark a luxe upgrade and added a dining magnet in the French brasserie Venteux worthy of its Michigan Avenue address.

Set the scene

The office-centric stretch of Michigan Avenue south of the Chicago River got an instant upgrade in Pendry Chicagoboth rejuvenating a 1929 architectural icon—purportedly designed in the shape of a champagne bottle in the heady pre-Crash era—and living up to its gilded interiors with social aspects that channel a sense of celebrationfrom the bustling ground-floor brasserie to the absinthe-inspiredbotanical driven rooftop bar peer with skyline icons.

The backstory

The Pendry brand—now standing at nine locationswith the recent opening of Natirar last year—grew out of Montage Hotels & Resorts as a next-gen modern luxury sibling with a design-centric focus.

The rooms

Handsome rooms conjure tuxedoed elegance in a black-and-white color schemeunderscored by black-and-white architectural photos on the walls. The best views are reserved for the specialty suites located on the 34th to 36th floors in the neck of the building’s bottle shape.

Food and drink

Behind 40-foot floor-to-ceiling windowsVenteux (French for “windy” as in “Windy City”) is an exceptional entrée to the esprit of Pendry Chicagowith contemporary takes on French classics like steak frites and trout a la meuniere. But don’t stop there—take one of the gilded elevators to the rooftop Chateau Carbide for refreshing drams and seasonal bites.

The spa

The fitness center is well-equipped with Peloton bikes and Tonal digital training equipment (as are select suites). And while there’s no onsite spathe property has partnered with local R&R sanctuary Aire Ancient Bathsand also includes an in-room wellness menuwith products from Therabody and HigherDOSE available to rent. With thisguests have access to priority reservation availabilitycomplimentary experience enhancementsand Pendry Cadillac transportation.

The neighborhood/area

On the edge of the LoopPendry Chicago’s locale is hard to beatwhether you’re doing business or seeing the sights. The Riverwalk and Millennium Park are both just a block or two awayand the Art Institute of Chicago just a bit farther. Explore the parks with one of the loaner bikes stabled at the hotel (just don’t try this in the traffic-jammed Loop itself).

The service

Service shines at Pendry Chicagowhere concierges use text to keep in touch with guestswhether they want restaurant or running route recommendations. Ask the team about some of the amenities offered (upon availability)including house car serviceUPPAbaby StrollersPendry X State Bikesand their Taylor Academy Guitar Series Program.

Eco effort

Cheers for the bath amenitieswhich come in refillable pumps rather than itty bitty plastic throw-aways. The 24th-floor rooftop bar Chateau Carbide utilizes an on-property seasonal herb gardenand their dining outlets source ingredients locally where possible.

Accessibility

Yes.

Anything left to mention?

Light sleepers should avoid Michigan Avenue-facing rooms due to noise.