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Amid all the excitement and world-class shopping along the Windy City's Magnificent Mile, the 297-room 21c Museum Hotel Chicago provides attendees with an elegant and immersive stay in the vibrant River North neighborhood. The guest rooms are luxe and light-filled, while the property lives up to the "museum" in its name via walls adorned with a famed collection of contemporary artwork, making the hotel a go-to destination for visitors from far off and locals alike. Among dining choices, the Lure Fishbar serves award-wining seafood and sushi, premium steaks and burgers, and much more.

Creative events at the hotel take place in more than 10,000 square feet of flexible space, featuring the latest word in audiovisual equipment, complimentary hard-wired and wireless high-speed Internet access, professional catering and meeting services, and a full-service 24-hour business center. 

A one-of-a-kind contemporary art museum and boutique property combined in a historical 1920s-era structure, the 21c Museum Hotel Chicago has on-site galleries open around the clock with nearly 100 works selected by chief curator and museum director Alice Gray Stites. Commissioned design installations by Chicago-based artists include wallpaper by Nick Cave and his partner Bob Faust, and a video projection by Colleen Plumb.

The 297-room hotel also has an array of unique meeting and event spaces (over 10,000 feet in total) including the Main Gallery, a 2,660-square-foot venue with a gorgeous skylight that draws in natural light against soothing white walls and appealing works of art. Able to accommodate up to 250 attendees, the space also comes with state-of-the-art A/V capabilities, two ceiling-mounted LCD projectors, plug-and-play connectivity and more. Just steps away is all the world-class shopping along the Windy City’s Magnificent Mile. 

"Why limit your artistic encounters to galleries and museums when you can sleep above a masterpiece? For those with a penchant for the visually stunning, our curated list of boutique hotels across the globe promises more than just a stay—they offer an immersive cultural experience. From the historic corridors of Dubai to the contemporary art scenes of Chicago, each hotel stands as an artistic wonder."

"It’s a museum. It’s a hotel. It’s both! You’ll find art absolutely everywhere at 21c, and guests are encouraged to explore. This boutique option as it is comfortable as it is beautiful; if you need a reason to leave their plush beds, there’s a free 60-minute tour of the artwork for those in the know."

Where to Stay: An artsy boutique hotel, 21c Museum Hotel Chicago is set in the River North neighborhood.

Although spring arrives in March, the cold weather hangs on a bit longer in the Windy City, so bundle up and duck into one of Chicago’s best museums to warm up (and explore). There’s plenty to do both indoors and outside. “As the city’s vibrancy comes back after the winter, there are concerts, theater premieres, and, of course, St. Patrick’s Day celebrations all across Chicago,” according to Rebecca Correri, general manager at 21c Museum Hotel Chicago. St. Patrick’s Day is a big occasion in Chicago, when the Chicago River turns emerald green and the official Irish Parade takes place. Chicago’s food is legendary; from deep-dish pizza to five-star dining, foodies love the city’s cuisine.

The dyeing of the Chicago River on March 16 is a must-see event, turning the river into a brilliant green spectacle. This is one of the most unusual St. Patrick's Day events globally, drawing crowds to marvel at the transformation.

Is there anywhere else to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day other than Chicago?

Chicago Food Magazine: Indulge in a special oceanic feast this Christmas Eve at Lure Fishbar (616 N Rush St). This festive season, the restaurant is offering a special "Feast of the Seven Fishes'' with a tasting menu priced at $95 per person. Highlights of the menu include baccala mantecata, polpo alla griglia with cannellini beans and chorizo, and tuna carpaccio with caper, lemon, and fennel. Reservations for this festive dining experience can be made on their website.

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Chicago Food Magazine: Lure Fishbar is set to host a special New Year's Eve dining experience, featuring a selection of gourmet dishes. Patrons can indulge in highlights from the menu such as seared Nantucket bay scallops with American caviar and lemon crème, the lure raw bar tasting, and the lure surf & turf with filet mignon and king crab, and dessert options like the chocolate lava cake with vanilla ice cream and caramel popcorn. Reservations can be made on their website.

CHICAGO (September 28, 2022) – 21c Museum Hotel Chicago, one of the newest hotels in River North offering a one-of-a-kind experience that blurs the line between contemporary art museum and boutique hotel, today announced plans for its fall/winter 2022 season and 2023 edition of the “Art of”— a monthly series of events, activations, classes and conversations created to showcase and celebrate the art apparent in everything. 

The art-filled 21c Museum Hotel Chicago opened just before the pandemic started, missing its opportunity to fully shine. But it’s worth your attention for the substantial investment the hotel group is making in contemporary art.