Definition
Warwick Allerton is a historic hotel located in the Loop district of Chicago, Illinois, United States. It is operated under the brand of Warwick Hotels and Resorts.
Overview
The property occupies the former Allerton Hotel building at 101‑107 West Randolph Street. Constructed in the early 1920s, the hotel originally opened as the Allerton Hotel and has functioned continuously as a lodging establishment for nearly a century. In the 2010s, Warwick Hotels and Resorts acquired the building and re‑branded it as the Warwick Allerton, undertaking a renovation that updated guest rooms, public spaces, and service amenities while preserving many historic architectural elements. The hotel is noted for its central location near Chicago’s major cultural, commercial, and transportation hubs, including the Chicago Loop, Millennium Park, and Union Station.
Etymology / Origin
The name “Allerton” derives from the original proprietor, Thomas Allerton, who commissioned the hotel’s construction. The prefix “Warwick” was added after the acquisition by Warwick Hotels and Resorts, a global hospitality company founded in 1995 that incorporates the Warwick name into its branded properties.
Characteristics
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Architectural style | The building is commonly described as a Romanesque Revival (sometimes cited as Gothic‑Revival) high‑rise, featuring a limestone façade, ornamental terra‑cotta detailing, and a recessed central entrance. |
| Height / Floors | Approximately 21 stories tall, rising to a height of roughly 250 ft (76 m). |
| Rooms & suites | The hotel offers roughly 300 guest rooms and suites, ranging from standard rooms to larger executive suites; exact counts vary after each renovation. |
| Facilities | Includes a ballroom, meeting and event spaces, a fitness center, a restaurant/bar, and a business center. |
| Historic designation | The structure was designated a Chicago Landmark in 1995, recognizing its architectural significance and contribution to the city’s early‑20th‑century hotel boom. |
| Ownership | Operated by Warwick Hotels and Resorts under a management agreement; the underlying real‑estate ownership has changed hands multiple times. |
Related Topics
- Allerton Hotel (Chicago) – The original name and historic identity of the building prior to its re‑branding.
- Warwick Hotels and Resorts – The international hotel management company that currently operates the property.
- Chicago Landmark program – The municipal preservation framework that listed the building as a landmark.
- Historic hotels of the United States – A broader category that includes hotels of comparable age and architectural significance.
Note: While the above information reflects publicly available data from reputable historical and hospitality sources, precise figures such as room count and renovation dates may vary between publications. Where uncertainty exists, the entry explicitly indicates that the detail is not definitively confirmed.