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laridge House Chicago
in Chicago’s Gold Coast
Historic District has been
through some changes since
its construction in the 1920s.
Its most recent iteration is becoming
part of Hilton’s Tapestry Collection.
Itasca, Illinois-based NexGen Hotels,
led by President Chris Patel, acquired
the 165-room hotel in May. NexGen
sought to rebrand the
hotel into the Tapestry
Collection, which will
happen in August.
“We are excited to bring
the remarkable Tapestry
Collection by Hilton brand
to the Gold Coast section
of Chicago,” said Patel.
“This hotel is a testament
to our dedication to
providing exceptional
accommodations for our
guests. With its prime
location and upscale
amenities, we are
confident that it will become a premier
destination for visitors coming to
Chicago.”
Claridge House, designed by Chicago
architect Walter Ahlschlager, first
opened in 1923 as the Claridge Hotel.
Originally the initials “CH” and the
Claridge name remained inscribed on
the exterior of the 12-story building.
In 2005, it was renamed as Hotel
Indigo but later reopened as the
Claridge House after a 2018 renovation.
The lobby features a custom chandelier
comprised of silk-wrapped rings.
Custom millwork is in the lobby and
an elevated linear fireplace wrapped
in marble is flanked in blonde oak. The
hotel also has a restaurant and lobby
bar.
The property is near Wrigley Field,
360 Chicago, the Lakefront Trail,
Lincoln Park Zoo, the Magnificent Mile,
Soldier Field and Navy Pier, according
to NexGen. The hotel includes a fitness
center, spa and 685 square feet of
meeting space
All in the house
NexGen’s Claridge House in Chicago to join Tapestry Collection
The hotel features more than
10,000 square feet of event space,
including a ballroom with a marble
floor, stained glass windows, and
25-foot ceilings, making it a popular
wedding venue.
This sculpture is one
of several art pieces
displayed in Claridge
House’s lobby.
www.asianhospitality.com
July 2025 | Issue 238
Chris Patel-led NexGen
Hotels acquired the
165-room Claridge House
Chicago in Chicago’s Gold
Coast Historic District.