Chicago ยท Gold Coast
Ambassador Gold Coast
Opened in 1926 as the Ambassador East on an old brewery site. The hotel says it is sometimes called Chicago's first boutique hotel.
- Built
- 1926Opened 1926 as the Ambassador East; 17 stories (official history).
- Type
- Boutique hotel
- Area
- Gold Coast
- Credentials
- Inside a National Register historic district
The story
Hoteliers Frank Bering and Ernie Byfield built the 17-story Ambassador East on the Gold Coast in 1926, on the site of the old Huck Brewing Company; workers cleared old beer tunnels during construction. Byfield already owned the Ambassador West across the street. The hotel describes itself as sometimes called Chicago’s first ’boutique’ hotel, catering to high-society visitors.
Good to know
- Address: 1301 N. State Parkway, Chicago, IL 60610
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Last verified October 2026. Details change; confirm with the inn before you book.