2-Story Penthouse -Views, Fireplace, Pool, Gym
Guest rating: 5.0 / 5
Overview
This 2-story penthouse unit, PH#4 at The Penthouses at Grand Plaza, sits high above downtown Chicago's River North area with sweeping skyline and Lake Michigan views. The luxury duplex offers 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms and comfortably sleeps up to 7 guests, making it well suited to groups or extended stays rather than a typical single hotel room. A private balcony extends the living space outdoors for taking in the views.
Unit Character & In-Unit Amenities
The two-level layout includes a full kitchen with oven, stove, and microwave, a washer for laundry, air conditioning and heating, a gas fireplace, and cable TV, giving it the functionality of a residence rather than a standard room. An ironing board and smoke-free interiors round out the practical touches, and free Wi-Fi and free parking are included for convenience.
Amenities & Recreation
Guests have access to resort-style shared facilities including an outdoor pool, an indoor pool, a fitness center, an outdoor grill, and a sundeck-style patio area, plus beach access nearby for lake-side recreation. The building is elevator-served and wheelchair accessible, and the property is kid-friendly, supporting a range of guest needs.
Dining & Location
The address puts guests within a few minutes' walk of a dense cluster of River North dining, including RAMEN-SAN, Parlay River North, No Vacancy, RL Restaurant, State and Lake Chicago Tavern, Andy's Jazz Club & Restaurant, Kerryman Irish Bar & Restaurant, and Lou Malnati's Pizzeria for Chicago's famed deep-dish pizza. Transit is exceptionally close, with the Grand subway station just 72m away and Merchandise Mart station 524m away, plus Millennium Station, Ogilvie Transportation Center, and LaSalle Street commuter rail stations all within roughly 1-1.75km.
Best for
This penthouse suits groups, families, or extended parties of up to 7 who want apartment-style living with hotel-adjacent amenities like pools and a fitness center. It's also a strong fit for travelers who want to walk to River North dining and nightlife while staying steps from subway access, thanks to the Grand station being just 72m away.
Travel tips
The Grand subway station is essentially at the doorstep (72m), and Merchandise Mart station is a short walk, making car-free exploration of downtown Chicago easy; free on-site parking is also available if you do bring a car. Note the airports are a longer trek -- Midway is about 15.5km away and O'Hare about 25km -- so budget time or plan for rideshare/transit connections. With so many restaurants within a five-minute walk, including Lou Malnati's for deep-dish pizza and Andy's Jazz Club for evening entertainment, it's easy to plan meals and nightlife without needing to travel far.
What guests say
Guest feedback centers on the overall quality and beauty of the penthouse, with reviewers frequently noting the unit was well-equipped and had everything needed for a comfortable stay. Satisfaction appears consistently high, reflected in the near-perfect 4.99-out-of-5 average across 435 reviews, with repeat-stay intent mentioned as a recurring positive sentiment. No specific negative themes (such as noise, cleanliness issues, or service complaints) are evident in the available excerpts.
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