Riu Hotels & Resorts, well-known spanish company dedicated to hospitality based in Palma de Mallorca founded by the Riu family in 1953 by the Riu family, has opened the Riu Plaza Chicago, the group's fifth urban hotel in the United States of America and the eleventh city hotel in the world.
Very significant is this expansion in Chicago, a destination of great appeal, a fascinating metropolis located on Lake Michigan in the state of Illinois, one of the largest cities in the United States of America famous for its eclectic, bold and avant-garde architecture with an impressive skyline dotted with skyscrapers as the iconic Hancock Center, the Willis Tower and the neo-Gothic Tribune Tower as well as boasting its renowned museums including the Art Institute of Chicago containing famous Impressionist and Post-Impressionist works.
The Hotel, a newl building, is located in the beating heart of Chicago, in the famous shopping area of the Magnificent Mile, premier commercial district, bustling area that houses luxury fashion outlets, trendy restaurants, exclusive shops, elegant hotels and near the distinctive The Bean, an emblematic stainless steel sculpture located in Millenium Park and with excellent connection to Navy Pier,historic site famous for its entertainment venues, bars and restaurants.
This privileged location in a city that boasts one of the best transportation networks in the United States of America, particularly at 150 E Ontario Street, allows the visitro to reach all the major areas of Chicago thanks to magnificent connectivity and is an excellent accommodation for both business and leisure travelers.
The four-star hotel, developed on 28 floors, has a remarkable highlight in the interior design inspired by the Chicago School, where the imposing mural that runs along the frieze of the Lobby stands out and evokes the iconic and attractive Art Deco style in an eclectic combination in the use of noble decorative materials such as wood, marble and also recycled elements in spaces where natural light stands out, giving brightness to the entire environment.
The Hotel provides 390 rooms equipped with all facilities, tastefully decorated with stylish details offering a modern and comfortable space allowing natural light to flow from the bedroom to the bathroom, with a special highlight to the furniture with a clear shade with iron structures and walk-in showers.
Guests have access to The Rooftop bar on the 27th floor which will open in September and will offer magnificent 360-degree views of Chicago's impressive skyline. In addition to offering bar service and various gastronomic options, the glass balcony stands out, an element that matches the one established in the Hotel Riu Plaza España in Madrid.
Guests have access to a fully equipped gym, a welcoming restaurant that offers a rich buffet breakfast included in the room rate, the lobby bar that offers the Grab&Go service, a wide and varied selection of snacks, drinks and coffee.
This opening positions Riu Hotels & Resorts in one of the world's capitals with one of the most important and internationally competitive real estate markets and is undoubtedly an exciting step by the group in consolidating its presence and brand in North America.
Riu Hotels & Resorts currently owns 11 city hotels in major cities such as two hotels in New York, Berlin, London, Dublin, Madrid, Miami, Panama, San Francisco, Guadalajara and now Chicago, undoubtedly an outstanding portfolio of international urban destinations.
The hotel company has other goals planned in relation to its expansion plans such as in Canada with the future Riu Plaza in Toronto and a third hotel in New York where it recently acquired land in the shining area of Broadway.
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