Exciting Plans For A Hotel At Chicago’s Hancock Center Unveiled

A big change is coming for one of the most famous buildings in Chicago, and it's a big opportunity for visitors coming to Illinois.

A Hotel Will Be Coming Soon To The John Hancock Building In Chicago

When I was growing up, I used to love going into Chicago with my parents. Everything seemed so big, the buildings were really tall, and thousands of people lived there. It was an adventure every time we would visit there. Some people get intimidated when they travel into the Windy City, but I thought it was exciting.

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A new hotel may soon be coming to Chicago, and in a location you might not expect. Chicago-based real estate firm Hearn is currently in negotiations with Marriott International to develop a luxury hotel in the former John Hancock Center.

I would love it when family and friends would come visit us, because that usually meant we were taking them into Chicago. It was so fun to watch people who had never had the big-city experience. As we would wander around downtown, they would just look up at the sky because they'd never seen buildings that tall before. One of our stops on the tour was going to the top of the John Hancock Building and checking out the observation deck. That was always a popular part of the day.

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Back in its heyday, the John Hancock was filled with business, offices, and luxury apartments. Chris Farley lived there. Unfortunately, times have changed, and the iconic building has many empty spaces. The owners have come up with a plan, and I think it's a great idea. They are going to convert a good portion into a hotel. I think that's a great idea. I would definitely be interested in staying there for a night once it's open.