I|O Urban Roofscape is the place to be now that The Godfrey Hotel has opened! We have had several organizations host parties, lunches and other events in the rooftop space so far. On Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2013, Stimulus Social Club hosted a Mercy for Animals benefit, which was also the first official event at I|O.
Today, we welcomed ChooseChicago for lunch on a beautiful sunny day. We look forward to seeing you at your next event!
We’re proud to be open since Feb. 1 and the first week has flown by…. smoothly! We’re happy to welcome our very first guests to Chicago’s newest boutique hotel. The name Godfrey means peace and welcome – and true to our name, our managers would like to welcome you to The Godfrey Hotel Chicago. We hope to surprise and delight our guests with our vibrant energy, sophisticated interiors and chic accommodations.
Below is a photo of Jermaine Anderson, Hotel Manager, along with George Jordan, Senior Vice President of Oxford Hotels & Resorts – on opening day, Feb. 1, 2014.
We hope to welcome you soon to The Godfrey Hotel Chicago. Live in the Chicagoland area? Stop in and check us out – and enjoy cocktails on I|O Urban Roofscape, complete with fire pits and unobstructed views of Chicago’s southern skyline. Or, consider us for the next time you travel to Chicago either for business or pleasure.
As indicated in the above rendering, the fire pit is surrounded by luxurious seating, and is located just outside the bar and kitchen. Guests will be able to sip festive cocktails, order delicious appetizers and enjoy the unique Chicago view from the rooftop of The Godfrey Hotel – all the while staying warm during those cold-weather months.
The indoor fireplace will be a central meeting spot for good company and great memories. Also situated closely to the bar and kitchen, guests can toast to a great evening in Chicago. We look forward to seeing you there!
The city and media are buzzing about our upcoming rooftop lounge, I|O Urban Roofscape. And we can’t blame them – we’re just as excited. In case you haven’t heard, I|O will boast uninterrupted views of the southern Chicago skyline – just gorgeous. Guests and Chicagoans can enjoy the rooftop while basking in the sunlight during the day or through the late afternoon and into the evening starlight.
Here’s how we’ll make all that happen: With our unique design of the retractable roof. The design creates the largest northern lookout point to the entire southern Chicago skyline. The fourth floor will offer approximately 15,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor space, with 10,000 square feet of lounge and event space. We previously gave you an update in a past blog post and this is the latest installation on the retractable roof, which happened yesterday (Nov. 25). Plus, among the panoramic skyline views include a fire pit, shimmering water elements, a video wall, retractable roof and more. I|O Urban Roofscape has more space and unique amenities to offer than other venues in the city.
As always, enjoy the view!
You’ve likely seen the news coverage about the torrential rain, storms and tornadoes around the Illinois area. While Chicago is mostly safe, our thoughts are with those towns primarily in Central Illinois that are affected the most, including Peoria, Nashville and Washington, IL. We do find it inspiring to see how the communities came together to support and help one another.
The photo below was taken from our fourth floor space – a little wet outside from the recent rain. I|O Urban Roofscape will be approximately 15,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor space, with 10,000 square feet of lounge and event space. The exciting part is the retractable roof, which you can see is being erected in the image below. This unique design makes for unobstructed views of Chicago’s skyline.
Fortunately, all this rain doesn’t mean “rain delay” – we’re still right on schedule for a spectacular opening in February 2014.
Stay warm and dry.
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