The European-style boutique hotel remains a landmark destination in Chicago city centre, offering a very European sense of grace and grandeur.
Step inside and experience all the style and luxury of this charming, historic hotel - a symphony of tufted leather chairs, shimmering chandeliers and elegant wood paneling, much of which has been restored to its original beauty from the 1920’s.
Thanks to meticulous restorations, The Whitehall Hotel has returned to its original splendor, earning rave reviews as "one of the eight great small hotels of the U.S." according to Fortune Magazine.
Hotel information
The legendary Whitehall Hotel possesses a rich and treasured history in Chicago dating back to 1928, when the shoreline of Lake Michigan was one block west of Michigan Avenue, Lake Shore Drive began at Oak Street, and the tallest building in Chicago at the time, the Palmolive Building, was nearing completion on the corner of Michigan and Walton. Continuous construction activity in the area marked the beginning of one of the most exciting shopping boulevards in the country – “The Magnificent Mile.”
Today, The Whitehall Hotel provides guests with unsurpassed service and unrivaled charm and intimacy. The Whitehall enjoys an international reputation as one of the great boutique hotels in the United States. Hotel guests have included such celebrities as Katharine Hepburn, Richard Burton, Sophia Loren, Paul Newman, Robert Redford, Barry Manilow, The Beatles, Mick Jagger and many world leaders and powerful corporate presidents.
Room information
The Whitehall Hotel features stylish and beautifully appointed accommodations, including 222 magnificent guestrooms that deliver an atmosphere of sublime comfort and soothing ambiance.
Experience the grandeur of our historic hotel complemented with modern, urban luxury. All of the unique, European inspired accommodations feature artful décor and an array of lifestyle.
Food & beverage
Fornetto Mei, located in Chicago’s Gold Coast, is just steps off Michigan Avenue and offers a relaxed, dining experience. Enjoy the cozy, intimate dining room or relax in the warm, sexy ambience of the atrium pizza bar. Fornetto Mei’s innovative menu is a departure from the current fashion of fusing foods of different cultures.
With all dishes being prepared in a natural style, this new pan-Italian restaurant pays distinct homage to Neo-Milanese cuisine while directly acknowledging the contributions of Oriental cooking and influences of Marco Polo to Italian cooking. Look for the thoughtful, fun, and hard-to-find wine pairings to accompany dishes.
Area information
Right in the heart of the Gold Coast, and just steps away from the Magnificent Mile, John Hancock Center, Water Tower Place, Chicago's lakefront, and Oak Street Beach, The Whitehall Hotel also has easy access to the Loop, the Merchandise Mart, Apparel Center, and McCormick Place. Guest are only steps away from great restaurants including our very own Italian restaurant, Fornetto Mei.
Important information
Upon check-in photo identification and credit card are required. All special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
General
Parking, Restaurant, Bar, 24-Hour Front Desk, Non-Smoking Rooms, Rooms/Facilities for Disabled Guests, Elevator, Safety Deposit Box, Valet Parking, Heating, Luggage Storage, Gay Friendly, Airconditioning
Activities
Fitness Centre
Services
Room Service, Business Centre, Babysitting/Child Services, Breakfast in the Room, Internet Services, Fax/Photocopying
