Why this building matters
Designed by D. H. Burnham & Co. and completed in 1914, this was among the largest and most magnificent bank buildings in the country, a Classical Revival palace of soaring coffered ceilings and stately columns. Its conversion into the JW Marriott — a roughly $396 million restoration led by architect Lucien Lagrange and developer The Prime Group, opened in 2010 — is a flagship example of bringing LaSalle Street’s monumental architecture back to vibrant life. The same landmark holds a second, separate hotel — The LaSalle Chicago — entered from LaSalle Street while the JW Marriott is entered from Adams, so the two share one Burnham building yet feel like entirely distinct hotels.
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What guests are saying
What guests love
- Awe-inspiring Burnham public spaces — the restored banking halls are some of the grandest hotel interiors in Chicago.
- A polished, full-service JW Marriott with a spa, fine dining, and big, refined rooms.
- A central Loop address on LaSalle Street, walkable to the river, the Art Institute, and the theatre district.
What to keep in mind
- A grand business-district hotel; a quieter block at night
- Among the higher-priced Loop stays
Best for Travelers who want luxury inside a landmark of Chicago’s architectural history, at the heart of the LaSalle Street canyon.
Summary of guest reviews. Sources: JW Marriott (Continental & Commercial National Bank Building), Commission on Chicago Landmarks, Preservation Chicago. Photography courtesy of JW Marriott (Continental & Commercial National Bank Building), used with permission. Details may change over time.