Chicago's Newest Luxury Hotel Exemplifies Park Hyatt's Commitment to create properties that offer Unparalleled
Guest Experiences
Company Press Release
June 14, 2000
CHICAGO, IL -- The much-anticipated Park Hyatt Chicago officially opened yesterday, setting a new standard for
luxury hotels in Chicago, as well as throughout the United States. Reflecting the very ``best of the best'' in
talent and materials, Park Hyatt Chicago features original artwork from renowned artists, world-class cuisine and
the signature service that has made Park Hyatt a leader in luxury hospitality.
``Today's style-conscious and discriminating traveler seeks more than just a great room, they demand a complete
lifestyle experience'' said Rick Segal, the property's general manager. ``Park Hyatt Chicago was created to exceed
all expectations of today's demanding travelers through an uncompromising attention to detail, superlative personalized
service, outstanding cuisine, memorable ambiance and exquisite decor.''
Housed in the glimmering Park Tower, which rises 67 stories into the city's skyline and boasts breathtaking views
of Lake Michigan and the Magnificent Mile, the 203-room Park Hyatt Chicago features tranquil and inviting public
areas designed in classic-contemporary decor, artwork from renowned local and international artists, a world-class
restaurant, health club, spa and state-of-the-art meeting and convention facilities. Park Tower is also home to
117 deluxe condominium homes and a select number of high-end retail shops, including Giorgio Armani.
The inviting ambiance of the hotel's guestrooms and public areas, designed by Atlanta-based Culpepper, McAuliffe
and Meaders, Inc., reflect a contemporary yet classically modern feel accentuated by warm tones and rich woods.
The same warm feeling is extended to the hotel's 120-seat fine dining restaurant, NoMI. Nestled on the 7th floor
of Park Hyatt Chicago and featuring panoramic views of the city, NoMI is under the guidance of the award-winning
chef, Sandro Gamba. Serving the innovative French-inspired cuisine that earned Gamba a nomination as the 1999 James
Beard Rising Star, the 7,500-square-foot restaurant was designed by world-renowned Tony Chi & Associates and
features a display kitchen and 300-square-foot wine room, as well as an attached 2000-square-foot terrace with
outdoor seating and panoramic views of the city.
Like all Park Hyatt properties, Park Hyatt Chicago is also home to an array of original works of fine art, including
Piazza del Duomo, Milan, the 1968 masterpiece by German painter Gerhard Richter which will stand proudly as the
centerpiece of the hotel's lobby. Other works featured within the hotel include original pieces by such renowned
artists as Isamu Noguchi and Dale Chihuly. Additionally, several site-specific artworks were commissioned by well-known
Chicago artists such as Mary Brogger and Judy Ledgerwood, among others.
Other amenities within the hotel include a 6,500-square-foot health club, which houses a 25-yard swimming pool
and aerobic and weight resistance equipment, and more than 7,000-square-feet of flexible meeting and conference
space equipped with state-of-the-art audio and visual capabilities.
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Contact:
Park Hyatt Chicago
Gianna Farago, 312/920-6754
gfarago@corphqpo.hyatt.com