The dynamic River North neighbourhood of Chicago has welcomed a new hotel brand to the neighbourhood, Marriott International’s playful Moxy Chicago.
Developed by White Lodging and Friedman Properties, and managed by White Lodging, the 156-bedroom hotel, situated on the corner of Grand Avenue and LaSalle Drive, fully embraces modern fun-hunting travellers with its spirit and style.
ÒMoxy flips the conventional hotel experience on its head, and we’re excited to bring this vibrant concept to Chicago for the first time with the opening of Moxy Chicago Downtown,Ó said Vicki Poulos, Senior Global Brand Director, Moxy Hotels. ÒWe want to give guests and locals alike license to play with us Ð whether that’s taking part in trivia night, or enjoying some of the fun programmings we have at all of our hotels that captures the flavour of the city we are in.Ó
Moxy offers a new way of travelling which is smaller in concentration, yet not a reduction in experience. The brand caters to today’s free-spirited traveller who is looking for a hotel with friendly service and premium comforts in an environment that allows them to connect with relevant and authentic local experiences. Moxy’s creative brand identity aims to engage business and leisure travellers with a warm, thoughtful and playful guest experience.
Designed by Texas-based Flick Mars and integrated global design firm DLR, the public and private areas follow Moxy’s design-forward sensibility with tech-enabled bedrooms and vibrant lobby, lounge and bar spaces. Exceptionally efficient guest rooms provide everything travellers need and nothing they don’t. These thoughtful modifications make room for things that matter more, like the 49Ó Smart TV and a sumptuous bed with fine linens and exceptional pillows.
In the lobby, guests will discover industrial-chic communal spaces filled with a warm and engaging mix of modern and vintage-inspired furniture and light fixtures.
Bar Moxy in the lobby will be the hub of the hotel, serving as the Òfront deskÓ where guests check in, receive their room key and sip a complimentary ÔGot Moxy’ signature cocktail. The bar will also be the place to drink, eat, and socialize where the energy will build throughout the day. The morning features a laid-back vibe and is the only place in River North to get the local premium coffee, Passion House. During the day it is a place to linger, work, and meet, but later, it will become Òthe place to beÓ for happy hour and features a curated music program into the evening with activations including spinning DJs and the Moxy SoundOff booth, featuring live podcasting and psychic readings.
Moxy Chicago Downtown will be home to Zombie Taco, which is a 24-7 food truck inspired concept with global flavours serving tacos, healthy bowls, burritos, and other fresh, made-to-order items. Zombie Taco will be the ideal stop for lunch, the perfect fuel to keep the night going, and everything in between. Need your taco to go? Try the walk-up window located on LaSalle for quick convenient service. For those looking for other food options, head to Moxy Pick-Ups in Bar Moxy, for locally roasted coffee, baked goods, freshly prepared grab-and-go items, and locally sourced snacks from unique brands.
The Moxy Chicago Downtown 29th Moxy Hotel to open globally and the seventh Moxy Hotel in the United States.
