Hilton Chicago

Classic now meets cool as the historic 1,544 room Hilton Chicago, located on Michigan Avenue across from Grant Park, announces today the completion of a $7 million renovation. The newest revamp that enhances the third-floor meeting spaces and Salon C in the Stevens Meeting Center leading to the finalization of an all-encompassing $150 million renovation and restoration initiative.

Recognized as one of the city"s most revered addresses since 1927, Hilton Chicago continues to celebrate its storied past by blending the hotel"s classic architecture with a new contemporary style as it celebrates its 90^th anniversary. Conceptualized by Looney & Associates, the newly debuted design was inspired by Chicago's founding motto, Urbs in Horto, which translates to City in a Garden.

The renovation brings a full transformation to the third floor, which is home to seven separate meeting rooms ideal for organic networking of small meetings to medium sized conferences accommodating up to 850 guests. Designed with a cool color palette, the interior décor is inspired by Lake Michigan incorporating shades of purple and blue in bold, geometric patterns. Grand Waldorf chandeliers and modern pendants adorn the renovated spaces, adding depth and classic sophistication with a balance of style throughout the third floor. The new aesthetic continues into the outer corridors with details such as striking blue carpeting, dramatic lighting fixtures and sleek grey and gold armchairs to modernize the community space.

Spanning over 28,000 square feet, Salon C is one of four meeting rooms in the 119,000-square-foot Stevens Meeting Center. Conceptualized to be utilized as one large room or six separate spaces, the versatile area has been fully revitalized using a warm red and gold palette. The meeting room incorporates a bold floral carpet, sleek white armchairs, suspended ceilings, graphic column screen accents and new soundproof HufCor Movable Walls.

The property completed a renovation of its 10,080-square-foot Continental Ballroom, bringing contemporary touches with cool blue and grey huescomplemented with lighting that provides the best balance of illumination. With a capacity of up to 1,350 guests, the flexible reception area can double as registration and reception.

Other notable renovations totaling to $150 million include 600 accommodations featuring two beds and two bathrooms, thirteen specialty suites that each have an individual aesthetic and design, and a $1.8 million restoration of the 5,000-square-foot Conrad Hilton Suite, the largest suite in the Midwest. Additionally, the property features a newly revamped, fully furnished sun deck, located adjacent to the pool, complete with outdoor daybeds, lounge chairs and views of the cityscape.

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