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Hotel Felix, a restored brick boutique hotel in River North

Hotel Felix

Chicago's first LEED-certified boutique hotel — a green-minded,
design-led retreat on a quiet River North street.

1926 111 W. Huron Street, River North

Hotel Felix River North/Magnificent Mile. building (first LEED hotel), 1926, Levy & Klein, 111 W. Huron Street. Photo courtesy of Hotel Felix River North/Magnificent Mile.

The design-forward lobby
The design-forward lobby with its signature orb installation. Photo courtesy of Hotel Felix River North/Magnificent Mile.
The Hotel Felix entrance
The Hotel Felix entrance in River North. Photo courtesy of Hotel Felix River North/Magnificent Mile.
The lounge
The lounge with a fireplace. Photo courtesy of Hotel Felix River North/Magnificent Mile.
The Hotel Felix building
The 1926 building in River North. Photo courtesy of Hotel Felix River North/Magnificent Mile.
A guest room
A guest room at Hotel Felix. Photo courtesy of Hotel Felix River North/Magnificent Mile.

Why this building matters

Built in 1926 as the Hotel Wacker — a single-room-occupancy hotel designed by the firm of Levy & Klein — the building was reborn in 2009 as Hotel Felix, pairing preservation with sustainability: rather than build new, the developers kept and restored the brick structure (itself a green act that diverted tonnes of material from the landfill) and earned the city’s first LEED certification for a hotel. The result is an understated, contemporary boutique that quietly nods to Chicago’s history of architecture and design.

What guests are saying

What guests love

  • A genuinely green hotel in a reused historic building, with an understated, unpretentious style.
  • A prime River North address among the galleries and restaurants, a short walk to the Magnificent Mile.
  • Cozy, well-designed rooms plus Troquet, an indoor-outdoor French bistro.

What to keep in mind

  • A green boutique — rooms are cozy rather than large

Best for Design- and sustainability-minded travelers who want a boutique River North base with character and a conscience.

Summary of guest reviews. Sources: Hotel Felix, Commission on Chicago Landmarks, Preservation Chicago. Photography courtesy of Hotel Felix River North/Magnificent Mile, used with permission. Details may change over time.