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Claridge House in the historic 1923 Claridge building in the Gold Coast

Claridge House

An intimate boutique on a leafy Gold Coast street — spacious
rooms and a residential, neighborhood feel near the Mag Mile.

Claridge Hotel1923W. Ahlschlager 1244 N. Dearborn Parkway, Gold Coast

Claridge House Chicago, Tapestry Collection by Hilton. Gold Coast building, 1923, Walter W. Ahlschlager, 1244 N. Dearborn Parkway. Photo courtesy of Claridge House Chicago, Tapestry Collection by Hilton.

The rooftop bar
The rooftop bar at night. Photo courtesy of Claridge House Chicago, Tapestry Collection by Hilton.
The Claridge House exterior
The Claridge House on the Gold Coast. Photo courtesy of Claridge House Chicago, Tapestry Collection by Hilton.
A design-forward lounge
A design-forward lobby lounge. Photo courtesy of Claridge House Chicago, Tapestry Collection by Hilton.
The bar
The hotel bar. Photo courtesy of Claridge House Chicago, Tapestry Collection by Hilton.
A guest room
A guest room at Claridge House. Photo courtesy of Claridge House Chicago, Tapestry Collection by Hilton.

Why this building matters

Opened in 1923 as the Claridge Hotel and designed by architect Walter Ahlschlager, the 12-story building was conceived as a luxury residential hotel for affluent Chicagoans — apartment-style living with full hotel service, the height of Gold Coast sophistication in the 1920s. Its “CH” monogram and the Claridge name are still carved into the facade. After years as the Hotel Indigo, a 2018 restoration brought the building full circle, reviving both its original name and its intimate, residential character.

What guests are saying

What guests love

  • A genuine pied-à-terre feel — a living-room-style lobby with a marble fireplace, residential-inspired rooms, and a quiet, tree-lined Gold Coast street outside.
  • Juniper Spirits & Oysters, the lobby restaurant and bar, with a Dearborn-facing patio.
  • A prime Gold Coast position: a short walk to the lakefront, the Magnificent Mile, and the Rush and Division dining-and-nightlife district, with Lincoln Park a 20-minute stroll north.

What to keep in mind

  • A 1920s residential building — some rooms are cozy
  • A quiet residential block, a few blocks from the Mag Mile bustle

Best for Couples and travelers who want a calm, design-forward retreat with a neighborhood feel — close to the lake and the Mag Mile, but a step removed from the crowds.

Summary of guest reviews. Sources: Claridge House, Commission on Chicago Landmarks, Preservation Chicago. Photography courtesy of Claridge House Chicago, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, used with permission. Details may change over time.