Tribute Portfolio, part of Marriott International, together with Hickory Street Capital, a real estate development company owned by the Ricketts family, has announced the opening of Hotel Zachary in the heart of Chicago’s Lakeview neighbourhood.

With 173 guest rooms, welcoming public spaces and an assortment of Chicago-based culinary offerings, the hotel is located directly across the street from the iconic Wrigley Field and delivers a genuine Chicago neighbourhood experience.

“We are proud to bring Hotel Zachary to the Lakeview neighbourhood,” said Tom Ricketts, chairman of Hickory Street Capital. “We started this project more than two years ago as part of our commitment to enhance the community and look forward to welcoming guests from distances both near and far to explore all that this neighbourhood has to offer year-round.”

Hotel Zachary, inspired by world-renowned Wrigley Field architect and Chicagoan, Zachary Taylor Davis, pays homage to its namesake through an effortlessly stylish blend of classic and modern design that creates a timeless aesthetic. To bring this vision to life, Hickory Street Capital tapped Studio K Creative to design the public spaces, including the formal entryway and expansive second floor lobby that features a reception, The Bar at Hotel Zachary and Alma Room. Throughout these spaces, visitors will find furnishings, finishes, artwork and amenities born right from Chicago’s architectural DNA, making each area feel like a curated home. A main focal wall features Davis’ original sketch of Wrigley Field, while the rest of the space is completed with found pieces, custom artwork, family photos, and Davis’ original blueprints and sketches.

“We are thrilled to welcome Hotel Zachary into the Tribute Portfolio family,” said Jennifer Connell, vice president, Brand Marketing and Management, Tribute Portfolio. “Our guests crave the real deal when they are travelling, from the people they meet to the design and ambience that surround them. With its energetic vibe and dynamic social spaces, Hotel Zachary will not disappoint as the way to experience Chicago like a local.”

Food and beverage concepts within the hotel include The Bar at Hotel Zachary and Alma Room, both located on the second floor. Communal tables and vibrant outdoor patios create a gathering place for travellers and locals to unplug, unwind and connect with one another. The Bar at Hotel Zachary acts as the central hub, offering globally-inspired casual fare from sandwiches and salads to appetizers and shared plates, as well as classic cocktails and an extensive wine program. The Alma Room, named in honour of Davis’ wife Alma Conant Davis, is an intimate and stylish space open for breakfast daily, and perfect for small private parties and special gatherings. The space features an obscured hand-written love letter printed on canvas and punctuated by the hot pink neon words, “Love Alma.”

“From inception, we set out to honour the hotel’s namesake, Zachary Taylor Davis, who defined this neighbourhood more than a century ago,” said Eric Nordness, senior vice president of Hickory Street Capital. “We worked closely with Davis’ family throughout the entire development process to ensure his legacy was celebrated. Visitors will find curated and memorable experiences in the hotel’s innovative design, unique amenities and abundant culinary offerings when they visit this spring.”

Hotel Zachary offers guests an inviting and authentic “home base” with 173 guest rooms, including 20 suites, designed by Stantec Architecture. A warm colour palette of rich blue accents provides a backdrop for an eclectic mix of furnishings. From an ivy-green headboard, pinstripe carpet and a custom panelled armoire to a traditional leather wing chair and a carefully curated art program, the room design captures Davis’ progressive spirit with clever nods to baseball and the surrounding neighbourhood.

Room types include king and queen-queen, all spacious in layout with floor-to-ceiling windows, as well as a variety of suites. The Wrigley Suites feature a gentleman’s chest and bar set up with a private balcony, and the signature Marquee Suites have a residential layout with a separate lounge and dining room that offer panoramic views of the Wrigley Field Marquee and Chicago skyline. Guest amenities include Ivy Urban Apothecary bath products, made exclusively by Lather, in Carrera marble bathrooms, complimentary high-speed wi-fi, and a fitness centre.

Hotel Zachary is also home to highly anticipated restaurant concepts opening in early April. Mordecai, a bi-level cocktail bar and restaurant from Folkart Restaurant Management, is directly accessed from the hotel lobby. Guests can enjoy limited-edition pours, classic drinks, and American-inspired bar fare from executive chef Jared Wentworth. On the hotel’s ground floor West Town Bakery and Tap, from Fifty/50 Restaurant Group, offers spiked milkshakes, creative bakery cocktails, beer on draft, cake balls, doughnuts and coffee. Just outside the hotel doors, additional dining options include Big Star, Smoke Daddy and Dutch & Doc’s, making Hotel Zachary a world-class restaurant destination.

The hotel is managed by Pivot Hotels & Resorts, and a member of the Tribute Portfolio, part of Marriott International, which gives guests access to exceptional independent hotels around the world with inspired style and superior service, and all the rewards of Starwood Preferred Guest Programme. - TradeArabia News Service