Carbide & Carbon Building is Chicago's 37-story, 503 feet (153 meters) tall landmark building. It was built in 1929 on the famous Michigan Avenue in Chicago.
Designed by the Burnham Brothers, the tower's iconic art deco-styling has made it an inseparable part of the city's skyline.
According to an urban myth of the era, the Burnham Brothers designed the building to resemble a dark green champagne bottle topped by a gold foil. Since 2007, the illuminated spire's introduction has made the story entirely believable.
Art Deco is short for Arts Décoratifs in French. The popular styling of the 1920s and 1930s era is built upon exceptional craftsmanship and rich materials.
Art Deco architecture
The building's facade is made of polished black granite and adorned by dark green terra cotta with gold leaf decorations.
Another emblematic part is the beautiful Art Deco spire that crowns its top.
The building was featured in many Hollywood movies, like Wanted (2008), Elseworlds (2018), and the Shameless TV series, thanks to its dazzling looks.
The spectacular grand entrance features black granite with black marble and bronze ornaments.
The ground floor displays the products of the former Carbide & Carbon company, like the black Belgian marble and the bronze works in the hotel's lobby.
Until 2004, the tower served as the regional office of Union Carbide and Carbon Co. Then, it was converted into a luxury hotel with 383 guest rooms and 13 suites.
Drink & Dine
Excluding in-room dining, there are three options to fulfill your cravings.
Bar Pendry has the classic Chicago hotel bar atmosphere with plenty of artwork and richly framed vintage mirrors, a double-sided crackling fireplace, velvet sofas, and of course, a selection of handcrafted cocktails, fine wines, and beers.
The ground floor Venteux is a brasserie and café with French classics, including oysters and champagne. It has indoor and outdoor with impressive 40-foot (12 meters) floor-to-ceiling windows.
Plus, there is Château Carbide, an indoor/outdoor rooftop bar.
Rooms
Pendry has a range of classic hotel rooms with queen and king beds, suites with Chicago skyline, river and harbor views, and luxurious specialty suites on the highest floors.
Pendry's rooftop terrace
The Cote D’Azur-inspired Château Carbide is Pendry's sky-high rooftop bar offering handcrafted cocktails, quality wine, and champagne.
The adults-only stylish terrace has cabanas with fireplaces and overlooks Chicago's skyline.
230 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60601
