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Canopy by Hilton Chicago Central Loop in the 1905 Chicago and North Western Railway building

Canopy by Hilton Central Loop

A stylish modern lifestyle hotel near Willis Tower with
river-and-city views — polished, central, and well-rated.

Chicago and North Western Railway Company Building1904Railway HQ (Frost & Granger)Chicago Landmark 226 W. Jackson Boulevard, across from Willis Tower

Canopy by Hilton Chicago Central Loop. C&NW Railway Office Building, 1905, Frost & Granger, 226 W. Jackson Boulevard. Photo courtesy of Canopy by Hilton Chicago Central Loop.

The historic Loop building
The hotel's historic Loop building at dusk. Photo courtesy of Canopy by Hilton Chicago Central Loop.
A design-forward lounge
A design-forward lounge beneath vaulted ceilings. Photo courtesy of Canopy by Hilton Chicago Central Loop.
The local pantry
The Canopy local pantry. Photo courtesy of Canopy by Hilton Chicago Central Loop.
The lounge bar
The lounge bar. Photo courtesy of Canopy by Hilton Chicago Central Loop.
A guest room
A guest room with vaulted ceilings. Photo courtesy of Canopy by Hilton Chicago Central Loop.

Why this building matters

The hotel occupies the former Chicago & North Western Railway Company Building, a fourteen-story Classical Revival landmark completed in 1905 by Frost and Granger and later home to the City Colleges of Chicago. Preservation Chicago worked closely with the developer throughout the project — encouraging them to value and embrace the building’s historic elements, and helping the adaptive-reuse effort secure its permits and, most importantly, its Chicago Landmark designation, which was essential to allowing the project to move forward. Like so many Preservation Chicago efforts, it is a case of taking a project from impossible to inevitable.

Read the official Chicago Landmarks designation report → (booking directly with the hotel doesn't generate a referral fee that supports our preservation work — the button at right does)

What guests are saying

What guests love

  • A meticulous restoration that keeps the golden-age-of-rail story front and center — original staircases and lobbies retained, with historical pieces and architectural fragments woven through the design.
  • An unbeatable Financial District location directly across from Willis Tower and the Skydeck, a short walk to the Theatre District and Art Institute, with the Riverwalk a 15-minute walk.
  • Lifestyle-brand extras: complimentary Canopy bikes, the Depot 226 restaurant, and the Seville rooftop lounge with skyline views.

What to keep in mind

  • Financial District quiets on weekends
  • A 1904 structure: floor plans and room shapes vary

Best for Travelers who want a stylish, story-rich base in the Loop’s financial core — architecture lovers, and anyone who appreciates that their stay supports a genuine preservation success.

Summary of guest reviews. Sources: Canopy by Hilton Chicago Central Loop, Commission on Chicago Landmarks, Preservation Chicago. Photography courtesy of Canopy by Hilton Chicago Central Loop, used with permission. Details may change over time.