After glorying in a decade of booming construction, Chicago's architecture community has been devastated by the economic downturn. What does that herald for the future of one of the city's signature attractions -its collection of memorable buildings?
The newest Doubletree Property. theWit Hotel, opened their doors to much success this summer. The primetime location (at intersection of State and Lake), houses 239 hotel rooms and 49 condo apartments.
This might be the most luxe spot to watch sports at since...well, ever. This mega room inside the Wit Hotel has seating for 40 guests on seven levels full of recliners, couches and club chairs.
the Wit's Library Gets People Talking, More Than Reading
The lobby of theWit buzzes with businessmen chatting, workers scurrying about and people wandering in and out, but head to the second floor of the hotel and you'll find some peace in the library. But it's not a library per se.
The Loop got struck by lightening last spring when new-on-the-scene architect Jackie Koo's design for theWit hotel was unveiled at the corner of State and Lake streets.
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After admiring your beautiful city via the glass cube dangling 1,353 feet above the street, bring her back down to earth by walking hand-in-hand over to theWit. She’ll think you’re headed up to ROOF for a cocktail—but instead press ―4 in the elevator and whisk her into just-opened Screen, an intimate screening room that hosts private viewings.
Time Out Chicago - September 2009
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Open since May, theWit Hotel houses 238 guest rooms and 60 suites. The hotel's third and fourth floors re devoted to meeting rooms and event space
From the statement-making neon-yellow lightning bolt built into its glass facade to the blissfully untacky stencil-design carpeting running down its long halls, the Wit hotel at the corner of State and Lake Streets already has a reputation as something of a visual feast.
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