The Talbott, a 1926 John Archibald Armstrong boutique hotel in the Gold Coast

The Talbott

A 1926 boutique gem on a quiet Gold Coast street — spacious,
beautifully renovated, and full of old-Chicago character.

1926John Archibald ArmstrongRenaissance 20 E. Delaware Place, in the Gold Coast

The Talbott, Autograph Collection. 1926, John Archibald Armstrong, 20 E. Delaware Place. Photo courtesy of The Talbott, Autograph Collection.

The Talbott exterior
The Talbott exterior view. Photo courtesy of The Talbott.
The Talbott exterior
The Talbott exterior view. Photo courtesy of The Talbott.
The Talbott exterior
The Talbott exterior view. Photo courtesy of The Talbott.
The Talbott exterior
The Talbott exterior view. Photo courtesy of The Talbott.
The Talbott exterior
The Talbott exterior. Photo courtesy of The Talbott.
The Talbott exterior
The Talbott exterior view. Photo courtesy of The Talbott.
The Talbott exterior
The Talbott exterior view. Photo courtesy of The Talbott.
Lobby at The Talbott
The lobby at The Talbott. Photo courtesy of The Talbott.
Lobby at The Talbott
The The Talbott lobby. Photo courtesy of The Talbott.
Lobby at The Talbott
The The Talbott lobby. Photo courtesy of The Talbott.
Lobby at The Talbott
The The Talbott lobby. Photo courtesy of The Talbott.
Lobby at The Talbott
The The Talbott lobby. Photo courtesy of The Talbott.
Restaurant and bar at The Talbott
Dining and cocktails at The Talbott. Photo courtesy of The Talbott.
Restaurant and bar at The Talbott
The restaurant and bar at The Talbott. Photo courtesy of The Talbott.
Restaurant and bar at The Talbott
The restaurant and bar at The Talbott. Photo courtesy of The Talbott.
Restaurant and bar at The Talbott
The restaurant and bar at The Talbott. Photo courtesy of The Talbott.
Restaurant and bar at The Talbott
The restaurant and bar at The Talbott. Photo courtesy of The Talbott.
Restaurant and bar at The Talbott
The restaurant and bar at The Talbott. Photo courtesy of The Talbott.
Restaurant and bar at The Talbott
The restaurant and bar at The Talbott. Photo courtesy of The Talbott.
Restaurant and bar at The Talbott
The restaurant and bar at The Talbott. Photo courtesy of The Talbott.
Restaurant and bar at The Talbott
The restaurant and bar at The Talbott. Photo courtesy of The Talbott.
Restaurant and bar at The Talbott
The restaurant and bar at The Talbott. Photo courtesy of The Talbott.
Restaurant and bar at The Talbott
The restaurant and bar at The Talbott. Photo courtesy of The Talbott.
Restaurant and bar at The Talbott
The restaurant and bar at The Talbott. Photo courtesy of The Talbott.
Restaurant and bar at The Talbott
The restaurant and bar at The Talbott. Photo courtesy of The Talbott.
Guest room at The Talbott
A guest room at The Talbott. Photo courtesy of The Talbott.
Guest room at The Talbott
The Talbott guest accommodations. Photo courtesy of The Talbott.
Guest room at The Talbott
The Talbott guest accommodations. Photo courtesy of The Talbott.
Guest room at The Talbott
The Talbott guest accommodations. Photo courtesy of The Talbott.
Guest room at The Talbott
The Talbott guest accommodations. Photo courtesy of The Talbott.
Guest room at The Talbott
The Talbott guest accommodations. Photo courtesy of The Talbott.
Guest room at The Talbott
The Talbott guest accommodations. Photo courtesy of The Talbott.
Guest room at The Talbott
The Talbott guest accommodations. Photo courtesy of The Talbott.
Guest room at The Talbott
The Talbott guest accommodations. Photo courtesy of The Talbott.
Guest room at The Talbott
The Talbott guest accommodations. Photo courtesy of The Talbott.
Guest room at The Talbott
The Talbott guest accommodations. Photo courtesy of The Talbott.
Guest room at The Talbott
The Talbott guest accommodations. Photo courtesy of The Talbott.
Guest room at The Talbott
The Talbott guest accommodations. Photo courtesy of The Talbott.
Guest room at The Talbott
The Talbott guest accommodations. Photo courtesy of The Talbott.
Guest room at The Talbott
The Talbott guest accommodations. Photo courtesy of The Talbott.
Guest room at The Talbott
The Talbott guest accommodations. Photo courtesy of The Talbott.

What guests are saying

What guests love

  • An intimate, characterful boutique on a quiet Gold Coast street, steps from Rush and Oak Street shopping.
  • Architectural pedigree from John Archibald Armstrong, with a warm, residential feel.
  • Easy walking to the Magnificent Mile, the lake, and the Gold Coast’s best dining.

What to keep in mind

  • A 1920s boutique — rooms vary; read recent reviews
  • A quiet residential block, a short walk off Michigan Avenue

Best for Travelers who want an intimate, characterful Gold Coast base with genuine 1920s pedigree.

Summary of guest reviews. Sources: The Talbott Hotel, Preservation Chicago. Photography courtesy of The Talbott, Autograph Collection, used with permission. Details may change over time.

Why this building matters

Built in 1926 to the designs of John Archibald Armstrong in an Italian Renaissance spirit, The Talbott has been a Gold Coast fixture for nearly a century, long beloved for its intimate, residential feel and antique-filled charm. A series of renovations — most recently a transformation into a Marriott Autograph Collection hotel — have refreshed it while keeping its boutique character.

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