The Gwen, A Luxury Collection Hotel

There’s a wonderful sense of place and history at The Gwen, A Luxury Collection Hotel, housed in a 1929 building that fronts Chicago’s iconic Michigan Avenue. The Gwen aims to incorporate the artistry and history of its location with period-specific details that lend the contemporary interiors a decidedly Jazz Age edge. Named after Gwen Lux, a pioneering female sculptor of the 1920s, the hotel was added to the Luxury Collection's group of character-filled hotels. As you enter the fifth-floor lobby, you’re greeted by rich Art Deco touches and an impressive display of works and artifacts by the hotel’s namesake. While there is a focus on the heritage of the building, the guest offerings are thoroughly modern and include an American restaurant, an intimate see-and-be-seen bar, a large outdoor terrace and a fitness center.