New Luxury Boutique Hotel Coming to Chicago
ByThe Olympia Cos. and SMART Hotels are preparing to deliver their second hotel in Chicago’s Hyde Park, after Hyatt Place Chicago-South/University Medical Center. SOPHY, which is slated for completion in the summer of 2018, is designed as a four-diamond luxury property and expected to receive LEED certification upon delivery.
“The hotel is firmly rooted in Hyde Park’s history dating back to the turn of the century and, going forward, it will play a vital role in one of Chicago’s legendary neighborhoods. SOPHY aligns with SMART’s and Olympia’s expertise in developing and managing independent, award-winning boutique properties that evoke a strong sense of place and become an integral part of the community,” said Mike Zimmerman, vice president of development at The Olympia Cos., in prepared remarks…
