Hilton Chicago Countdown to Re-Opening

Hilton Chicago, the historic hotel that first opened its doors in 1927 reopened to guests on June 10, 2021 following a year-long temporary closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This marked the start of the reopening of the city of Chicago and was highlighted with a countdown on the façade of the hotel.

As a member of Historic Hotels of America®, Hilton Chicago has served as one of the city’s most cherished establishments for over 90 years. Its rich history boasts everything from hosting a banquet for Queen Elizabeth II to holding press conferences for former President Barack Obama. The hotel is conveniently located along the city’s cultural mile on South Michigan Avenue, overlooking the beautifully landscaped grounds of Grant Park and Lake Michigan. Hilton Chicago’s historic building offers 1,544 guest rooms and suites, including the famous two-story Conrad Hilton Suite, one of 13 residentially inspired suites and the largest hotel suite in the Midwest.

The reopening of a hotel of this size and capacity required a heavy operational lift. John Wells, General Manager for Hilton Chicago and the entire team spent months preparing for this day. With 4 miles of carpeting to vacuum, over 17,000 batteries to change, 14,000 gallons of water to add to the swimming pool, and 10,000 lightbulbs to replace – and much more - the reopening is a significant responsibility that the team was relieved to undertake.

“It brings us immense joy to announce that Hilton Chicago will be welcoming guests again on the heels of our city’s reopening,” said John Wells, General Manager, Hilton Chicago. “We are proud to say that we have overcome the most difficult challenge our industry has faced, and we look forward to continuing to make memories for our loyal guests and allowing our legacy as one of the most iconic hotels in Chicago to live on.”

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