"A socially focused West Loop outpost with a laid-back lobby that fills daily with locals and guests working, meeting, and socializing, this hotel blends industrial-chic rooms—with concrete ceilings, warehouse-style windows, leather headboards, and bronze details—with flexible service like “Flexy Time” for flexible check-in/out. Ground-floor eateries spill into the lobby, and the rooftop Peruvian restaurant by local celebrity chef Stephanie Izard is a standout; an adjacent pool makes the property a summertime destination that often makes visitors forget they’re in the heart of the city." - Heidi Mitchell
"Opening its first Midwest storefront inside a West Loop hotel on Saturday, February 8, this bakery brings the founder's nostalgia-driven, highly Instagrammable sweets and some savory novelties to Chicago. New Chicago-specific offerings include Chicago-style Hot Dog Bombs—filled with Vienna Beef hot dogs and lighter in texture than the brand's standard Bagel Bombs—alongside staples like Cereal Milk soft-serve, Everything-spiced Bagel Bombs, and the signature Compost Cookie. The relatively plain Corn Cookie is praised as an unsung hero (the owner recommends griddling two with extra-sharp cheddar as a no-butter grilled cheese), and the shop will feature exclusive items such as a cookie inspired by Portillo’s chocolate cake. After operating in the city via ghost kitchens, the in-person location emphasizes a different experience with patio seating, ties to the hotel's basement bar for late-night visitors, and a collaboration with a local restaurant group; staff protect their core recipes even as they acknowledge imitation as a form of flattery." - Ashok Selvam
"A Chicago outpost of Christina Tosi’s bakery in partnership with Boka Restaurant Group, located inside the Hoxton Chicago in Fulton Market. The operation will bake cookies, soft serve, and cakes locally with an opening set for Saturday, February 8. The arrival has divided local opinion—some are “beyond excited” to have Tosi’s goods freshly baked in Chicago while others feel the timing is too late amid a crowded bakery landscape." - Ashok Selvam
"Opened in March 2019, The Hoxton, Chicago marks lucky number seven for the London-based hotel group. The building's gruff, brick warehouse–inspired exterior belies its warm and spacious living room–like lobby. Immediately upon entry, you're greeted by potted greenery, communal tables, and ample seating under a lofty, two-story ceiling. Rooms come in three sizes: Snug, Cosy, and Roomy. All feature design elements fashioned by local artists, including the whimsical bedspreads. Furnishings are minimal; a single padded chair sits beside an end table with a retro-styled iPhone speaker. Chef Stephanie Izard of local Girl & the Goat fame runs the rooftop Peruvian hotspot Cabra. Don’t miss the basement jazz den Lazy Bird."
"Opened in March 2019, The Hoxton, Chicago marks lucky number seven for the London-based hotel group. The building's gruff, brick warehouse–inspired exterior belies its warm and spacious living room–like lobby. Immediately upon entry, you're greeted by potted greenery, communal tables, and ample seating under a lofty, two-story ceiling. Rooms come in three sizes: Snug, Cosy, and Roomy. All feature design elements fashioned by local artists, including the whimsical bedspreads. Furnishings are minimal; a single padded chair sits beside an end table with a retro-styled iPhone speaker. Chef Stephanie Izard of local Girl & the Goat fame runs the rooftop Peruvian hotspot Cabra. Don’t miss the basement jazz den Lazy Bird." - Elaine Glusac, Nicole Schnitzler