The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago Marks 50 Years with a Golden Anniversary Campaign

Source: The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago

Reported By: Caroline Dalal

July 1st, 2025 – There are hotels that host moments—and then there are those that define them. Since opening its doors in 1975, The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago has held a rare position in the city’s cultural and architectural fabric, marrying urban elegance with the calm of Lake Michigan’s horizon. Now, fifty years later, the storied hotel embarks on its Golden Anniversary year with a campaign that honors its legacy and reaffirms its stature as a cornerstone of luxury hospitality in the Windy City.

Anchored in Chicago’s Gold Coast, the property first joined the Ritz-Carlton portfolio in 2015 following a $100 million revitalization. That transformation set the tone for a new era—one where timeless refinement meets the evolving expectations of the modern traveler. In 2025, the hotel turns its attention to its past, present, and future with a suite of celebratory experiences, each curated with the same attention to detail that has long distinguished the Ritz-Carlton name.

To mark the occasion, The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago is offering the limited-time 50 Years in Style package—an elevated overnight experience that reflects both the spirit of the city and the hotel’s dedication to thoughtful hospitality. Guests booking this experience are welcomed with a chilled bottle of Champagne Barons de Rothschild – Ritz Reserve, a celebratory dessert, and a keepsake gift upon arrival. The package includes a $100 food and beverage credit, complimentary valet parking, and a late checkout at 2:00 p.m.—a subtle nod to the art of lingering.

This experience must be reserved at least 48 hours in advance and can be booked online using promotional code ES7, or directly by calling the hotel.

The Golden Anniversary campaign extends across the hotel’s signature spaces and services, from dining and cocktails to wellness and rooftop views.

Torali, the property’s Italian-inspired steakhouse, will unveil special golden menus throughout the year, each highlighting seasonal flavors and modern interpretations of classic dishes. Guests can also enjoy “Golden Hour” on the rooftop during warmer months, where the bar offers panoramic views of Chicago’s skyline and lakefront.

In the Club Lounge and Torali Bar, a custom-crafted anniversary cocktail invites guests to toast the hotel’s five decades of excellence—crafted, naturally, with golden inspiration.

For those seeking restoration, the Gold Coast Facial offers a luxe 80-minute treatment at the hotel’s spa, combining a KNESKO Gold Collagen Face Mask with a lifting massage designed to tone, firm, and refresh.

With 434 refined accommodations, a celebrated art collection, and more than 35,000 square feet of meeting and event space, The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago continues to set the standard for urban luxury in the Midwest. The hotel’s proximity to Michigan Avenue and Oak Street makes it a favored address for visitors and locals alike, offering direct access to the city’s best in fashion, dining, and cultural experiences.

From private moments in The Café to signature dishes at Torali, and from the personalized service of the Club Lounge to the panoramic elegance of the rooftop lounge, the hotel remains a sanctuary amid the pace of city life—an enduring symbol of Chicago at its most sophisticated.