• This is the fifth urban hotel that the Spanish chain has opened in the United States and the eleventh worldwide

• The hotel has an outstanding strategic location in the best area of the city, as well as the spectacular bar The Rooftop, which offers guests panoramic views from an impressive glass balcony

This opening in a newly built skyscraper not only places the RIU brand in a capital city with one of the most competitive real estate markets in the world, but is also an exciting step in the consolidation of the chain’s presence in this North American country as the fifth RIU Plaza establishment to be opened in the United States.

The hotel is in a prime location in this city, which has one of the best public transport systems in the United States, at 150 East Ontario Street. Thanks to Chicago's great transport connections, residents and visitors alike can easily explore all the city’s landmarks, making it ideal for business travellers and leisure tourists.

The imposing mural that runs along the Lobby's frieze is reminiscent of the iconic Art Deco style and combines noble materials such as marble and wood with recycled elements. The 390 rooms at the Riu Plaza Chicago offer a modern and comfortable space where natural light flows from the sleeping area into the bathroom, characterised by light furniture with iron structures and walk-in showers.

With a classic interior and abundant natural light, the hotel's welcoming restaurant offers a full buffet breakfast included in the room rate. What’s more, the lobby bar offers a Grab&Go service with a wide selection of snacks, coffees and beverages, the ideal option for guests to enjoy while exploring nearby attractions such as The Bean, an iconic stainless steel sculpture in Millennium Park, or Willis Tower, which offers breathtaking views of the entire city, as well as Navy Pier, a historic pier with entertainment venues, restaurants and panoramic views of Lake Michigan.

One of the main features of RIU Plaza hotels is their location in the nerve centre of some of the world's major cities, such as Chicago, the Spanish chain's first hotel in the windy city. RIU now has a total of eleven city hotels, located in Panama, Guadalajara, Madrid, Berlin, London, Dublin, Miami, San Francisco, two in New York and the newest addition in Chicago. The chain has plans to further expand its range of RIU Plaza hotels with an establishment in Toronto, which is currently under construction, and a third hotel in New York, where it recently acquired a plot on Broadway.