CELEBRATING THE GRAND REOPENING OF THIS REMODELED ICONIC LANDMARK
Glancer Magazine was on the scene as one of the first in the Chicagoland area to see the remodeled iconic Park Hyatt Chicago property, a landmark in Chicago since 1980. This one-of-a-kind retreat, that embodied understated luxury and has served as a home away from home for years, just recently reopened after a $60M transformation.
The Grand Reopening Event, "Where the World Sees Chicago and Chicago Sees the World", was a multi-floor, experiential unveiling of the stunning transformation of the ultra-luxury property. The evening featured an indulgent culinary journey crafted by NoMI, a special live art activation by Chicago artist, Damiane Nickles, and an exclusive, interactive live performance of "Orbits", specially curated for Park Hyatt Chicago by the famed Joffrey Ballet and performed by the Company’s new contemporary ballet program, Joffrey Academy of Dance. Local Chicago floral artist, Taxaflora adorned the hotel lobby and created a beautiful floral wall for guests to take photos.
Attendees included Glancer Magazine’s own Kristen Kucharski and Naperville North graduate and Executive Producer Jason C. Morgan. The pair was greeted with NoMI signature handcrafted cocktails, featuring The Franklin. Guests were then led to a sprawling seafood spread & raw bar featuring king crab legs, oysters, and freshly made sushi rolls; pan roasted chilean sea bass & wagyu ribeye live plated for guests through NoMI's open show kitchen.
Halfway through the evening, those in attendance were surprised with a guerilla-style performance by the Joffrey Ballet, which led to an exclusive preview of an enchanting "Orbits" dance piece.
Guests were then treated to guided tours of the newly reimagined Presidential Suite on the 18th floor, encouraged to experience the spirit of the redesigned guest rooms & suites, whose opulent details, naturally soothing color palette, and spa-like bath amenities, draw elements of a residential oasis rooted in luxury. Within the suite, a live painting activation, inspired by the Park Hyatt Chicago's harmony with Lake Michigan and its surrounding parks, was performed by Chicago artist, Damiane Nickles.
As a takeaway from the event, guests were presented with lavish gift bags that included a '1-of-75' piece of art from Damiane Nickles, a bottle of Park Hyatt’s signature scent by Le Labo, Bergamote 22, and house made chocolates & caramels from NoMI’s Pastry Sous Chef Solange Austin.
