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Kimpton Gray Hotel

Name: Kimpton Gray Hotel
Address: 122 West Monroe, 60603 Chicago, United States, Chicago, United States
Price range: $$ ($276/night and up)
Rating: 4.6

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Kimpton Gray Hotel

Chicago • Chicago Loop • OPTIMIZE

avg. $276 / night

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Free breakfast

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At a glance

An 1894 Chicago Athletic Association building converted into a hotel with a library lounge and rooftop Latin bar.

Best for: Architecture enthusiasts visiting Chicago Loop

Highlights:

1894 Richardsonian Romanesque building with original limestone facade
Library lounge with ebonized bookcases and Chesterfield sofas
Rooftop Boleo bar with Latin American design aesthetic

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PB hotel design editorial

At 122 West Monroe Street in the Chicago Loop, the 1894 Chicago Athletic Association building — a Richardsonian Romanesque structure with a limestone facade that survived more than a century of the city's relentless self-reinvention — was converted into the Kimpton Gray Hotel when it opened in 2016. The project, undertaken with interiors by Simeone Deary Design Group, posed a specific challenge: how to honor a building whose original purpose was institutional gravitas while making 293 rooms feel genuinely habitable. The answer is visible in the lobby's library lounge, where floor-to-ceiling ebonized bookcases lined with law volumes and tan Chesterfield sofas set against deep lacquered millwork give the ground floor the atmosphere of a private club rather than a hotel arrival sequence. Upstairs, the rooms take a different register entirely — grey grasscloth-textured wallcoverings, cobalt patterned carpets in a bold floral weave, and sky-blue curtains pooling at generous sash windows that frame the Loop's canyon of stone facades. Globe pendants suspended on black cords above the headboards and mint-green lacquered desks introduce a mid-century warmth that keeps the palette from reading cold. The rooftop Boleo bar, visible in the images, pivots to Latin American atmosphere — dark timber bar backed with open spirit shelving, oversized tropical palm fronds framing the space — a studied contrast to the Edwardian formality downstairs that gives the Gray something close to genuine range.

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About

Think of Kimpton Gray Hotel like a perfectly bespoke suit from London's Savile Row - beautiful, bold, and with no detail out of place. Clad in marble The Gray has been a tastemaker for more than a century, first as an office building and now as an elevated-experience hotel. When the 9-to-5 day is done in the Financial District, those in the know flock to the on-site lounges and restaurants - Vol. 39, a law library-themed bar, Boleo, an Argentinean-inspired lounge with retractable glass roof, and Fillmore, a chef-driven new American restaurant. Consider us for business travel or a weekend getaway. Blocks away from Millennium Park, restaurants and museums.

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Kimpton Gray Hotel Reviews

934 reviews

"Mamadou is a real gem! When we arrived to the hotel after a 13 hour drive somehow our room was given to another guest. Mamadou, immediately ameliorated the issue by providing us with a room upgrade and complimentary drinks. He checked in throughout our stay and we’re looking forward to staying again next week. Thank you, Mamadou!"

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Aug 01, 2026

"Carly a star @ the front desk. Jack room manager great. My blouse was left in my room & I knew it had to be there as our luggage 🧳 was kept by American as the whole airport was shut shut down due to fork lightening & we never saw our bags till landing in Vancouver so that equals my blouse in the room. Oh & being hug up on from the front desk after being told just give me the headlines! Retraining please. Now trying to get my $70 back for shipping."

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Aug 01, 2026

"I recently stayed at the Kimpton Gray Hotel and had an incredible experience, largely thanks to the exceptional customer service provided by Mr. Mamadou. From the moment I arrived, he went above and beyond to ensure everything was seamless, welcoming, and comfortable. His attention to detail, warmth, and professionalism truly set this hotel apart. Exceptional staff like Mr. Mamadou are the reason I look forward to returning. Highly recommended!"

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Jul 30, 2026

"Room was ok, but a $100 deposit for incidentals was added to the bill at check-in with the caveat that it would be refunded after checkout. But two months and two email queries later . . . nothing. We are a retired couple and needless to say there were no wild parties that could have resulted in room damage. So not sure what would justify not refunding the $100. Corporate greed perhaps, or maybe employee fraud, i.e., keeping the money but claiming it was refunded. Either way, you lose."

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Jul 29, 2026

"I had an excellent experience while visiting Chicago, and I want to recognize Mamadou for providing outstanding customer service. Tim and Gladys for their customer and help with valet. From the moment I arrived, Mamadou was professional, friendly, and genuinely committed to making sure I had a great experience. He went above and beyond to answer my questions, offer assistance, and ensure everything was taken care of with a positive attitude. It’s rare to come across people who are so attentive and dedicated to customer satisfaction. Their exceptional service truly made a lasting impression. I highly recommend Kimpton hotel to anyone looking for excellent service—you won’t be disappointed!"

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Jul 19, 2026

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