Silversmith Hotel Chicago Downtown
Chicago, Illinois
Silversmith Hotel Chicago Downtown
10 S. Wabash Ave, Chicago, Illinois 60603 Original Property Opened in 1897 Historic Hotels of America member since 2016Tucked in the heart of downtown Chicago, steps from Millennium Park, shopping on the Magnificent Mile, and cultural attractions like the Art Institute of Chicago, the newly renovated Silversmith Hotel Chicago Downtown is a rare gem in the Windy City. Built in 1897 by Peter J. Weber in the city’s Jewelers Row District, this boutique hotel beautifully blends historic architecture with modern amenities. It offers a new choice in luxury with a service-oriented team ready to assist with any detail and contemporary, spacious guestrooms featuring 12-foot ceilings. The Silversmith Hotel Chicago Downtown is the premier choice for those wishing to experience the very best in culture, arts, dining, and sports.
Discover
- Discover the authentic Romanesque-inspired architecture of Silversmith Hotel Chicago Downtown. Venture out the hotel’s front doors into the heart and soul of the Windy City. Stroll through downtown and admire the classic architecture mixed with modern flair to create one of the most visually appealing and sophisticated cities in the world.
- Walk through the hotel lobby and admire the high ceilings and historic design elements that make the space a perfect mix of both sophisticated and inviting.
- Stroll along the Chicago Riverwalk, a wide sidewalk above the beautiful Chicago River channel that meanders through the city, a mere 10-minute walk from the hotel.
Explore
- Visit the Shedd Aquarium, one of the world’s largest indoor aquariums, and view more than 32,000 animals alongside historic Neoclassical architecture that celebrates aquatic life.
- Explore the Field Museum, one of the largest natural history museums in the world, whose collection grew out of the items on display at the World’s Columbian Exposition in Chicago more than a century ago.
- Take a guided tour of Millennium Park. While there see Cloud Gate, one of the world’s largest permanent outdoor art installations, lovingly nicknamed “The Bean” for its unique shape.
Experience
- Experience the Lincoln Zoo, a family-friendly attraction offering an array of animal exhibits and habitats to explore and learn about including rare mammals, birds, and reptiles.
- Stroll along Michigan Avenue’s Magnificent Mile. Discover an endless list of high-end shopping destinations and gourmet restaurants that together make one of the world’s greatest retail experiences.
- Enjoy live comedy at The Second City Theater, the improvisational theater and training conservatory for many of the world’s funniest and memorable comedians in the world including Tiny Fey, Steve Carell, and Steven Colbert.
Taste
- Taste the best that Chicago has to offer by sampling the iconic Chicago-style deep dish pizza. This beloved dish is found all around the city though a standout is Lou Manaliti’s Pizza. No trip to Chicago is ever complete without this local culinary pastime
- Board a water taxi and sail down the Chicago River to Chinatown to dine on authentic cuisine prepared fresh each day. There are a variety of restaurants, cafés, dim sum spots, and tea houses to choose from.
- Savor a classic Chicago-Style hot dog at Portillo’s, a Chicago mainstay since 1963. Portillo’s has a wide and tasty menu. Don’t leave without also trying the smoothie of the day.
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Book the Best Available Rate at this property on HistoricHotels.org and receive a complimentary one-year family membership (a $30 value) to the National Trust for Historic Preservation.
