Again in 2020, I wrote about how Chicago was speculated to get a St. Regis. On the time the plan was for the resort to open in 2021, so I wished to supply an replace on that, because it’s a metropolis resort that I’m positive will curiosity many.
Vista Tower was rebranded as St. Regis Chicago
In November 2020, Magellan Growth Group LLC entered into an settlement with St. Regis over the Vista Tower venture. With this, we noticed the complete improvement, together with a resort and residences, rebranded as a St. Regis.
For some context, building on Vista Tower began in 2016. The event consists of 1 large constructing that has 4 stems (in order that it from some angles appears like 4 separate buildings). At 101 flooring, this would be the third tallest construction in Chicago. The primary 11 flooring will include a resort, whereas flooring 13 by means of 93 will include 393 residences, ranging in value from $1 million to $18.5 million.
Initially the resort was speculated to be often called the Wanda Vista Resort (this might have been Wanda’s first resort within the US), however the complete venture was rebranded because the St. Regis Chicago. This contains the residences, which can be branded because the Residences on the St. Regis Chicago.
Fundamentals of the St. Regis Chicago resort
In accordance with Marriott, the St. Regis Chicago is anticipated to open in March 2023. Nevertheless, we see that timeline slip month-by-month, so it’s anybody’s guess when the resort really opens. Moreover, the resort isn’t accepting reservations. I think the resort will nearly definitely open in 2023, however I wouldn’t anticipate the March timeline to stay.
The St. Regis Chicago will characteristic 191 visitor rooms and several other eating choices, together with a positive eating restaurant with non-public rooms and an outside terrace, and an all-day eating restaurant and lounge. The resort can even have an indoor pool with outside terrace, spa, health heart, ballroom, and assembly rooms.
Initially The Alinea Group was speculated to be liable for meals & beverage shops within the constructing. The corporate is behind Alinea Restaurant, Chicago’s three Michelin star restaurant. Sadly in late 2021 the corporate pulled out of the venture, in order that’s now not within the playing cards.
Under are the restricted resort renderings accessible thus far.
Backside line
The St. Regis Chicago is anticipated to open in 2023. It is a rebranding of the Vista Tower venture, which can be one of many tallest buildings in Chicago. Whereas the renderings of the resort look nice, the catch is that the resort in all probability gained’t have essentially the most superb views, because it takes up the primary 11 flooring of a skyscraper.
Nonetheless I’m excited to take a look at this property, because it’s all the time good to have a brand new luxurious factors choice. And admittedly as a Bonvoy elite member, I’m all the time extra excited after I see St. Regis increase, reasonably than Ritz-Carlton, given the implications for elite advantages.
What do you make of the St. Regis Chicago?
