SOPHY - Hyde Park
Hotel · Hyde Park ·
Vibrant hotel celebrating Chicago talent with art and local literature
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Vibrant hotel celebrating Chicago talent with art and local literature
"Inspired by the University of Chicago, this 98‑room hotel sits on Hyde Park's lively commercial strip within walking distance of campus, the Museum of Science and Industry, and the future Obama Presidential Center in Jackson Park. I found the large, light‑filled suites especially appealing—generous bathrooms and separate living areas with sleeper sofas—and the property is hugely popular with UC prospects and their families touring campus." - Jamie Spain
"A vibrant Hyde Park boutique that celebrates Chicago talent and local culture, occupying a prime spot on 53rd Street with interiors that mix glass-and-brick architecture with playful design elements and artworks by hometown figures. The 98 rooms feature hardwood floors, in-room Crosley turntables with curated vinyl from Chicago artists, and local literature; Mesler restaurant is a convivial ground-floor hangout for live music and people-watching, and menu items such as the 5th Ward Burger reflect neighborhood flavors tied to the University of Chicago crowd and nearby cultural institutions." - Heidi Mitchell
"Whether you’re having a night out, feeling like a staycation, or are indeed heading to Chicago from out of town, SOPHY in Hyde Park is a sophisticated spot for luxury and libations. When it comes time for some good food and drink, head to the hotel’s restaurant, Mesler, which is known for its seasonal, new-American cuisine in a contemporary, yet cozy space. There’s much to enjoy on this menu, from the housemade tagliatelle to a juicy wagyu flat-iron steak with sweet garlic confit. No matter what you order, make your drink of choice something of the Astral Tequila variety. Perhaps the purple punch margarita, which brings the Blanco tequila together with pineapple, blueberry, triple sec, and lime. Or, for something a little more heady, try the pear margarita, which mixes Astral Tequila’s Reposado with prickly pear, triple sec, and lime." - Ariel Kanter
"The University of Chicago, anchor of Hyde Park, serves as inspiration for the Sophy, a 98-room gem on the community’s lively commercial strip, walking distance to campus, the Museum of Science and Industry and, sometime in the next few years, the Obama Presidential Center, now being built in nearby Jackson Park. The 44th president was a community organizer and teacher in the university law school before ascending to the highest office, and his presence, along with the other renowned Nobel laureates and MacArthur geniuses nurtured at the UC, are celebrated at Sophy. The hotel is hugely popular with UC prospects and their families touring the campus. Sophy’s large, light-filled suites are there for them with generous bathrooms and separate living areas with sleeper sofas."
"The University of Chicago, anchor of Hyde Park, serves as inspiration for the Sophy, a 98-room gem on the community’s lively commercial strip, walking distance to campus, the Museum of Science and Industry and, sometime in the next few years, the Obama Presidential Center, now being built in nearby Jackson Park. The 44th president was a community organizer and teacher in the university law school before ascending to the highest office, and his presence, along with the other renowned Nobel laureates and MacArthur geniuses nurtured at the UC, are celebrated at Sophy. The hotel is hugely popular with UC prospects and their families touring the campus. Sophy’s large, light-filled suites are there for them with generous bathrooms and separate living areas with sleeper sofas." - Elaine Glusac, Nicole Schnitzler