THE GODFREY HOTEL CHICAGO

CASE STUDY

Godfrey Hotel Chicago Logo

Location: Chicago
Rooms: 221
Restaurants: 2
Rooftop Deck: 1

  • The Godfrey exterior at night
  • Indoor/outdoor lounge space
  • Indoor/outdoor lounge space
  • Lounge space with glass ceiling and walls
  • Cross-crossing decorative ceiling fixture
  • Fruity mixed drinks
  • Outdoor lounge space
  • Modern lobby space
  • Sports bar dining space
  • Bartender pours a mixed drink
  • lamb chops
  • Meat and cheese sandwiches

OPPORTUNITY

Temporarily nicknamed “The Mummy,” this building’s unique superstructure spent four recession-heavy years wrapped in tarp. After successes with nearby Hotel Felix and Cube Capital, Oxford took over the long-abandoned project and began to reconceive and rebuild.

CHALLENGE

Multiple Chicago winters and a recession-extended delay took their toll on this barely developed property, making this project particularly complex and forcing Oxford and its partners to rebuild large portions of the structure.

  • Bar and dining space
  • Wine bottles stored in glass case with the words "Dolce Italian"
  • Intricate ringed light fixture
  • The Godfrey exterior sign
  • Dolce Italian beautiful meat appetizers
  • Dolce Italian elegant dining space
  • Dolce Italian beautifully plated meal of meat and greens
  • Dolce Italian outdoor eating space

SOLUTION

Oxford implemented exciting and innovative architectural designs and ideas to make The Godfrey an unrivaled addition to the River North area. Creative and inspired choices not only set the property apart from surrounding buildings, but also successfully addressed all the unexpected challenges that came with taking over the long-abandoned project.

RESULT

Dubbed the “Miracle on LaSalle Street” by the Chicago Tribune, the Godfrey Hotel shows that creative interior design and stunning architecture can be wrought from even the most unfavorable situations. With its Cubist façade and industrial yet plush vibe, the Godfrey now stands as one of the city’s most unique properties, and offers a hotel experience like no other.

AWARDS

Finalist for Development of the Year at the 2014 Chicago
Commercial Real Estate Awards, a nominee for the 2015 ALIS
Development of the Year, and a finalist for the 2015
ULI Visionary Award

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