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The Warwick Allerton, the 1924 Allerton Hotel, with its iconic Tip Top Tap sign

Warwick Allerton (Allerton Hotel)

A 1924 Italianate landmark on the Mag Mile, famous for
its rooftop 'Tip Top Tap' sign and old-Chicago character.

Allerton Hotel1924Fugard & Knapp, Murgatroyd & OgdenChicago Landmark 701 N. Michigan Avenue, on the Magnificent Mile

Warwick Allerton - Chicago. Allerton Hotel, 1924, Fugard & Knapp, Murgatroyd & Ogden, 701 N. Michigan Avenue. Photo courtesy of Warwick Allerton - Chicago.

The lobby of the Warwick Allerton
The lobby of the Warwick Allerton. Photo courtesy of Warwick Allerton - Chicago.
A guest room
A guest room. Photo courtesy of Warwick Allerton - Chicago.

Why this building matters

Opened in 1924 to the designs of Murgatroyd & Ogden with Fugard & Knapp, the Allerton was one of the first high-rises on North Michigan Avenue and an early example of the “club hotel” — residential-style living with hotel services. Its penthouse “Tip Top Tap” lounge was a 1940s and ’50s hot spot, and though the bar is long gone, its neon sign still glows over the avenue. The building was named a Chicago Landmark in 1998.

Read more on the Warwick Allerton's own history page → (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 1924 landmark directly on the Magnificent Mile, amid the best shopping.
  • The beloved Tip Top Tap sign and Jazz-Age character throughout.
  • Walkable to the Water Tower, the river, and the lakefront.

What to keep in mind

  • A 1920s building — rooms vary in size
  • A busy Michigan Avenue location

Best for Travelers who want a genuine landmark address directly on the Magnificent Mile.

Summary of guest reviews. Sources: Warwick Allerton Hotel, Commission on Chicago Landmarks, Preservation Chicago. Photography courtesy of Warwick Allerton - Chicago, used with permission. Details may change over time.