Sofitel Chicago Magnificent Mile Unveils Extensive Renovation Led by General Manager Matthew Blackmore

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France, Paris, France. May 21, 2018

Sofitel Chicago Magnificent Mile
has completed an extensive renovation celebrating the property's
championed modern design by French architect Jean-Paul Viguier. Drawing
inspiration from the building's prism shape, modern metal tones, elegant
lines and purposely functional design, the two-year restoration is a
significant milestone for one of the most remarkable addresses in
Chicago's Gold Coast Historic District.

“We're very excited to share the renovation with guests and industry observers alike,” expressed Matthew Blackmore, General Manager of Sofitel Chicago Magnificent Mile.
“With luxury touches inspired by the hotel's striking modern design and
new amenities that cater to the demands of contemporary travelers, the
project breathed new life into the 'joie de vivre' at the foundation of
the Sofitel brand.”

Guest Rooms and Suites

Influenced by the hotel's new century skyline and faceted prism
shape, all 415 guest rooms, including 63 suites, were thoughtfully
enhanced with new geometric carpeting; refined furniture finishes
including Maplewood and metallic details; bold patterns; and a cooling,
serene blue and slate color palette intended to welcome guests with a
sense of repose.

New in-room artwork showcases photography of Chicago's architectural icons and landmarks, with contributions from seven artists from across the country giving guests the opportunity to experience different artwork during different stays. Displayed over each bed, the black and white photography was purposely chosen to highlight the iconic lines of the hotel's architecture.

In response to today's busy and tech-savvy travelers, guest rooms are outfitted with new travel-friendly and modern amenities including broadband Internet and Wi-Fi. New additions include USB charging outlets and BOSE Solo 5 TV sound system for suites. All rooms have further been enhanced with a spacious workstation and lounge space for reading, and a PressReader to digitally deliver a stream of publications from around the world.

Le Bar

The renovation of the hotel's stylish modern lounge, Le Bar, also pays homage to the property's sweeping architecture and features new interior design, floor plans, and a new door that allows access to the outdoor patio.

A new large shared table is positioned in the center, purposely placed to encourage mixing and mingling over Le Bar's extensive wine and champagne menus. A selection of French-themed specialty cocktails is also available, offering rotating seasonal concoctions such as this summer's Twisted Pepa, a Cognac-based drink named after 1920's French actress Pepa Bonafe, and a refreshing Guarrigue Botanist that features the fragrant herbs of Southern France including lavender and rosemary. Luxurious leather textures and playful faux fur throw pillows have also been paired with elegant lines and metal accents to create a metropolitan and seductive setting, while a crackling fireplace offers a warm and cozy atmosphere during cold Chicago winters.

SoFit Fitness Center

With fitness and wellness becoming the top priority for travelers, the hotel's SoFit Fitness Center doubled in size to 1,450 sq. ft. and features new cutting-edge training equipment including 12 cardio machines with personal television, TechnoGym strengthening equipment, ARKE core training station and Batak Lite reaction training station, as well as free weights and a fresh fruit and hydration station. The new equipment - particularly the ARKE and the Batik training stations - were included in response to current fitness trends toward enhancing core training and cognitive performance. The Batick Lite station, for instance, is employed by professional athletes to increase hand-eye coordination.

Centrally located in the heart of Chicago's Gold Coast Historic District, Sofitel Chicago Magnificent Mile is a short walk from many of the city's popular landmarks such as the Navy Pier, Art Institute of Chicago, Millennium Park and more. Towering 32 floors above street level in the form of a triangular prism, the hotel has been awarded for its striking design including the recipient of the “Best New Building Award” in 2003 and the “Best New Building in the last 10 years in Chicago” from the American Institute of Architects in 2004. The hotel's chic Cafe des Architectes features modern French cuisine anchored by its artisanal-driven food concept, Chesnut Provisions, that focuses on seasonal and local produce.