The Elysian Hotel Chicago, which recently was named the No. 1 hotel in the United States by readers of
Conde Nast Traveler, has been acquired by Hilton Worldwide, which plans to re-brand the property as the Waldorf Astoria Chicago on Feb. 1, 2012, Hilton announced this month.
Located in Chicago's Gold Coast neighborhood, near Michigan Avenue, the Elysian offers 188 guest rooms; two onsite restaurants; a 14,000-square-foot spa and health club; and 4,500 square feet of meeting and event space.
"We're taking the best of the Elysian and bringing it into the world-class network of Waldorf Astoria," said John T.A. Vanderslice, global head of Luxury and Lifestyle Brands for Hilton Worldwide. "The Elysian's well deserved reputation for anticipatory service and attention to detail, as well as its stunning design and outstanding amenities, reflect the discerning needs of today's luxury guest, and are hallmarks of the Waldorf Astoria brand."