The River North neighborhood of Chicago welcomed a new hotel brand, Marriott International’s Moxy Chicago Downtown. Developed by White Lodging and Friedman Properties, and managed by White Lodging, the 156-bedroom hotel is situated on the corner of Grand Avenue and LaSalle Drive, offering streamlined rooms and public spaces, as well as experiences that cater to the “free-spirited” traveler, according to Marriott.
Designed by Texas-based Flick Mars and integrated global design firm DLR, the public and private areas follow Moxy’s design-forward sensibility with tech-enabled bedrooms and lobby, lounge and bar spaces. More efficient guest rooms provide the basics that travelers need, with modifications that make more room for essentials like the 49” Smart TV and bed with fine linens and pillows.
In the lobby, guests will discover communal spaces filled with a mix of modern and vintage-inspired furniture and light fixtures.
Bar Moxy in the lobby will be the hub of the hotel, serving as the “front desk” where guests check in, receive their room key and enjoy a complimentary "Got Moxy" signature cocktail. The bar will also be the place to drink, eat, and socialize. In the morning, guests can enjoy the local premium coffee, Passion House. During the day, the bar will be a place to hang out, work, and meet, but later, it will become more vibrant for happy hour and features a music program into the evening with activations including spinning DJs and the Moxy SoundOff booth, featuring live podcasting and psychic readings.
Moxy Chicago Downtown will be home to Zombie Taco, which is a 24-7 food truck inspired concept with global flavors serving tacos, healthy bowls, burritos, and other made-to-order items. Guests looking to take their food on the go can try the walk-up window located on LaSalle. For those looking for other food options, Moxy Pick-Ups in Bar Moxy offers locally roasted coffee, baked goods, grab-and-go items, and locally sourced snacks.
The Moxy Chicago Downtown is the 29th Moxy Hotel to open globally and the seventh Moxy Hotel in the United States. Moxy Hotels is Marriott International’s new millennial-focused brand that debuted in September 2014 with the opening of the Moxy Milan.
For more information, visit moxy-hotels.marriott.com.
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