Chicago ยท South Michigan Avenue
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The 1927 Stevens Hotel, once one of the world's largest, on Grant Park. Historic Hotels of America says every sitting president since has stayed.
- Built
- 1927Built as the Stevens Hotel; ground broken in 1926 and opened in 1927 (HHA).
- Architect
- Holabird & Roche
- Type
- Grand hotel
- Area
- South Michigan Avenue
- Credentials
- Historic Hotels of America member; Local landmark
The story
James W. and Ernest Stevens built the Stevens Hotel to designs by Holabird & Roche, breaking ground in 1926 and opening in 1927 as one of the largest hotels in the world, promoted as a ‘City within a City.’ The first guest to reserve a room was Vice President Charles G. Dawes. HHA reports that every sitting U.S. president since the opening has stayed there. The hotel joined Historic Hotels of America in 2015.
Good to know
- Address: 720 S. Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60605
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Last verified October 2026. Details change; confirm with the inn before you book.