Wednesday, August 28, 2024

In Praise of Virgin Hotel Chicago's Design Elements


I was at the Virgin Hotel in Chicago, which took over an older building and preserved its details while adding Virgin's own style.  And that shade of red they love so much.


It was easy to find my room: I just had to look for my ceramic dog.


I was advised to brace myself before entering the bathroom, but she should have told me to brace myself for brightness and delight.  It is a very fashionable yet low-budget strategy!  (And the bathroom remained immaculate.)

Here is a detail from the ceiling.  I think they had new pieces cast, as they were very clean.

There were many other nice details I didn't photograph, but the environment was enjoyable.