The lobby, also known as the drawing room, looked as if it had been designed 100 years ago, with restored 19th-century trim, moldings, and replicated historic details.
“Teams of craftsmen restored the 1893 grandeur of the Lobby Lounge by removing, refinishing, and reinstalling every piece of millwork, and recreating original light fixtures from old photographs,” Story said.
I noticed other contemporary details that pay tribute to the city and club’s history. The check-in desk, designed with long strips of wood in different colors, was inspired by vintage athletic equipment.
“A mural above the desk depicts the elevated train tracks that encircle Chicago’s Loop,” Story added.