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Sports Illustrated Chicago in the 1928 Art Deco Old Dearborn Bank Building

Sports Illustrated Resorts Chicago

The 1928 Old Dearborn Bank Building — a playful design hotel
with a rooftop and some of the comfiest beds downtown.

Old Dearborn Bank Building1928Art Deco 203 N. Wabash Avenue, in the Loop

Sports Illustrated Resorts Chicago. Old Dearborn Bank Building, 1928, Rapp & Rapp, 203 N. Wabash Avenue. Photo courtesy of Sports Illustrated Resorts Chicago.

Afternoon tea service
Afternoon tea service in the lounge. Photo courtesy of Sports Illustrated Resorts Chicago.
The hotel exterior
The hotel exterior in the Loop. Photo courtesy of Sports Illustrated Resorts Chicago.
The fitness center
The fitness center. Photo courtesy of Sports Illustrated Resorts Chicago.
A guest room with skyline views
A guest room with skyline views. Photo courtesy of Sports Illustrated Resorts Chicago.
A suite living area
A suite living area. Photo courtesy of Sports Illustrated Resorts Chicago.

Why this building matters

The hotel occupies the Old Dearborn Bank Building, a 1928 Art Deco high-rise just steps from the Chicago River and the State Street shopping and theatre districts. Carefully restored when Virgin Hotels opened here in 2015, the building keeps its Jazz-Age bones while the hotel layers in a lively, contemporary spirit.

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 genuine Art Deco tower with character, restored for a modern, playful stay.
  • A central Loop address steps from the river, State Street, and the theatre district.
  • Buzzy bars and a rooftop scene with skyline views.

What to keep in mind

  • A slim historic tower — rooms vary
  • A busy Loop block, lively at night
  • Mid-conversion to a Sports Illustrated points-ownership resort (open during the works; completion expected late 2026)

Best for Design- and nightlife-minded travelers who want a characterful Art Deco base in the center of the Loop.

Summary of guest reviews. Sources: Sports Illustrated Chicago former Virgin Hotel Chicago, Commission on Chicago Landmarks, Preservation Chicago. Photography courtesy of Sports Illustrated Resorts Chicago, used with permission. Details may change over time.