Elevate Your Experience: PH#1, A Penthouse Above the Rest in Chicago
Apartment hotel in River North, IL
8 guests · 4 bedrooms · 2 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Top-tier experienceOne of the higher cost properties in the area
Includes essentialsPool, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more
About this apartment hotel
Imagine yourself in PH#1, a spectacular and one-of-a-kind rental perched 55 stories above the pulse of Chicago. Picture the scene: you're surrounded by dramatic living spaces, and a fireplace that exudes exquisite charm, creating an atmosphere that defines the pinnacle of city living.
Your eyes are treated to a breathtaking panorama of the city skyline, an unparalleled view that you won't find anywhere else in Chicago. This is not just a rental; it's an elevated experience that immerses you in the very essence of the city.
And let's talk about location - PH#1 is nestled between the elegance and allure of North Michigan Avenue to the east and the artistic sophistication of the River North District to the west. You're not just staying in a penthouse; you're at the heart of one of Chicago's most thrilling neighborhoods, where glamour meets artistry.
Don't miss out on this opportunity to make PH#1 your home in the Windy City. Book now and treat yourself to a living experience that goes beyond the ordinary. Revel in the views, embrace the luxury, and immerse yourself in the vibrant energy of Chicago. Your ultimate city living adventure awaits – reserve your stay at PH#1 today!
Life is always better at the top
The Penthouse at Grand Plaza
Chicago License #2210737
Your eyes are treated to a breathtaking panorama of the city skyline, an unparalleled view that you won't find anywhere else in Chicago. This is not just a rental; it's an elevated experience that immerses you in the very essence of the city.
And let's talk about location - PH#1 is nestled between the elegance and allure of North Michigan Avenue to the east and the artistic sophistication of the River North District to the west. You're not just staying in a penthouse; you're at the heart of one of Chicago's most thrilling neighborhoods, where glamour meets artistry.
Don't miss out on this opportunity to make PH#1 your home in the Windy City. Book now and treat yourself to a living experience that goes beyond the ordinary. Revel in the views, embrace the luxury, and immerse yourself in the vibrant energy of Chicago. Your ultimate city living adventure awaits – reserve your stay at PH#1 today!
Life is always better at the top
The Penthouse at Grand Plaza
Chicago License #2210737
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
Hot tub or spa
TV
Wheelchair accessible
Gym or Fitness Center
Map of River North, IL
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Ratings and reviews
10.0 / 10.0
This was a great stay in the middle of downtown Chicago, right by the Redline, which took us all over the city. It was a perfect home base for our week in Chicago! We would have loved some outdoor furniture to sit on the balcony looking over the city, but other than that, it was perfect!
10.0 / 10.0
This pent house was even better than the pics show!!! Unbelievable view and the location is great!!!! Would book again if in Chicago and recommend to all.
10.0 / 10.0
The property is in a great location, SUPER clean, and comfortable furnishings. The view is unbeatable with views of the sunrise over the lake and gorgeous city views as well. We found ourselves going out on the balcony multiple times a day to check out the views-although with floor to ceiling windows you can also stay inside and enjoy the. The building has a great amenities and super nice doormen/staff. We really enjoyed the pool since it was 100 degrees! We were able to walk to may locations and buses and trains were very close by. We would definitely stay here again!
10.0 / 10.0
Great condo with wrap around balcony. Entire process was smooth with great communication. Jewel grocery store downstairs super convenient. No need for a rental car. Would book this condo again.
10.0 / 10.0
We had absolutely an amazing time staying at the condo. The view was incredible!. We were in walking distance to great spots. Staff at the apartment were accommodating and the owners were very kind and helpful with check in and out info. Place was spotless when we arrived and beds were comfortable. Condo was stocked and there was a store right down stairs. We will definitely be coming back and staying here for our next trip to Chicago.
10.0 / 10.0
Chose this property because the reviews were outstanding and we were not disappointed. Can’t beat the location and views. We had a small issue with the shower so we texted the owner. He responded within 2 minutes and someone was up there to fix it within 5 minutes. We couldn’t believe how responsive everyone was. It is nice having that kind of peace of mind when on a trip.
10.0 / 10.0
Exactly as advertised. Super clean. Well laid out check in and out directions. Fantastic views.
Doorman was super helpful.
Owners were great at promptly returning a left behind item.
Easily would/will rent again.
10.0 / 10.0
Lots of space, incredible view, easy access to restaurants and shopping. Pool and gym area a plus.
10.0 / 10.0
Great stay. The owners are very communicative. We checked in easily with the door staff. We arrived early and the door staff was helpful and allowed us to store our bags and explore the area.
The inside matches the pictures. The outside has to been seen day or night to appreciate the pictures.
Beds are very comfortable. Kitchen is well appointed. (A grocery store is ten steps away from downstairs entry.) the bathrooms were clean. The washer and drier are very useful. It is a two story unit. But a blessing is that you can avoid dragging bags upstairs possibly damaging you or a wall by taking the elevator one floor up and entering through the upstairs master bedroom.
The location for convention center shuttles is very convenient as it is 200’ from the from door. The proximity to entertainment, dining and shopping is excellent. Very safe.
We have stayed here for a number of years and look forward to being back next year. Thank you Jeri-Lou and James.
10.0 / 10.0
My husband, teenager and I stayed here for a long weekend trip. The views and location were excellent! We were pleased with how clean it was as well. Would highly recommend!
10.0 / 10.0
Amazing views, clean, good for a family, great location. Would recommend and stay again.
10.0 / 10.0
A great space and location for our group! Central for public transportation to anywhere you need to go. The views are “Once in a lifetime “, at least for us! Thankyou!
10.0 / 10.0
The pictures don’t do this property justice. The views of Chicago are the best in the city. The property is spotless and modern. The location is incredible for shops and restaurants and you’re right on the red line to tour the city. The hosts are wonderful and available for any questions. The best place to stay in Chicago!
10.0 / 10.0
Drinking coffee 55 floors up on the balcony was a highlight of this property. It is large, comfortable, secure and close to everything.
10.0 / 10.0
The location of the property was perfect. Easy to walk to many locations. The condo was comfortable and had a beautiful view of the city.
10.0 / 10.0
The property is exactly as described and photographed, the view is indescribably breathtaking! The owners are wonderful to work with. Check in/out was uncomplicated and straightforward. Parking passes are HIGHLY recommended, this option is not an additional revenue source but a must if you are driving within and around the city; otherwise the public transport city planning did a fantastic job for areas that are a bridge to far to walk. Our penthouse was beautiful but livable and comfortable to come back to after long days from working away from home.
10.0 / 10.0
We are a group of six 70+ year old women who have been friends for over 40 years. We stayed at the Grand Plaza 6 years ago and loved it. This is the first time we have vacationed together since Covid, and the Grand Plaza did not disappoint. We loved the location, the views, and all the amenities. Mostly, we loved being together in such a beautiful place.
10.0 / 10.0
Great location. Amazing views. Owner is very informative. I would stay here again!
10.0 / 10.0
Extraordinary views, clean, perfect central location
10.0 / 10.0
Hands down, one of the best properties I’ve ever rented in the 10 years I’ve used VRBO. The apartment was IMMACULATE. A gorgeous penthouse with a huge wrap-around terrace where we enjoyed our morning coffee with spectacular views of Lake Michigan. The location couldn’t be beat with easy accessibility to the red-line subway and short distances to most major attractions and both Lake Michigan and the Chicago River. The apartment was well-stocked with linens, paper products, soap/shampoos, tea and various sweeteners, foil/cling wrap and even a loaded spice rack! The building has wonderful amenities with the kindest, most helpful staff. The owners could not have been more wonderful and accommodating. Detailed instructions on check-in/check-out as well as how to get to the property were provided and the owners were so accommodating and accessible if we needed any assistance. Would definitely rent again!
10.0 / 10.0
Great week, enjoyed the stay.
10.0 / 10.0
This is a great property in a fantastic location. It was perfect for our family and allowed us to see Chicago and have a home we could return to. Fantastic views, great amenities and a homey environment made our family trip a success.
10.0 / 10.0
First time bringing our daughters to the city after my wife and I lived there in our younger days. Everything was perfect for what we wanted. Location was awesome with grocery store in the same building and red line stop on the corner for easy access to Millennium Park and Wrigley Field. Walkable to all downtown attractions. Will definitely try to stay here again when we come back. Girls were sad to leave and already excited for a return trip!
10.0 / 10.0
Excellent property….perfect location for exploring the city. Easy walking distance to many restaurants, grocery store at ground level.
The view from the balcony is amazing. We will definitely consider this property for future trips to Chicago.
10.0 / 10.0
This property exceeded our expectations. We enjoy the pool. We enjoyed the views. It was very easy to come and go, the doorman and the staff were very kind throughout our stay. We had no issues.
The people sleeping on the pull out couch were very warm in the morning as the sun comes through the glass windows, so just keep that in mind and be sure to bring sleeping masks because it is very bright throughout the condo.
10.0 / 10.0
This apartment was perfect in every way.
We celebrated our granddaughters birthday here and the accommodations show very well in all the photos. The city views are amazing! The home is well stocked with everything needed (including q tips and cotton rounds, shampoo, conditioner and bath soaps). The store downstairs (Jewel) has everything you need, including a bakery. The rooms are comfortable with beautiful views. The views comes with a price…. Be sure and close the blinds at night. The morning sun is bright and will warm up the home in a hurry. The wrap around patio is the very best part!
10.0 / 10.0
Spectacular view. Very Clean. Great location. Very Comfortable.
8.0 / 10.0
The view of the city is lovely. It was unfortunate that the dishwasher went out so two of our days were interrupted with maintenance crews. We did not have any use of the dishwasher for the entire stay. That was quite annoying. We also had to go buy toilet paper as they only provided a few rolls per bathroom. The view and the property were nice but it seemed that the dishwasher should have been replaced before our stay, not during it.
10.0 / 10.0
The property is as advertised with a beautiful of both the city to the north and Lake Michigan to the east. The location is extremely convenient, within walking distance to Michigan Avenue plus many other restaurants and sites to see. The hosts make sure that every detail of the stay is well communicated, which can be a little overwhelming, but in the end is helpful. The hosts also make sure that the property is extremely well supplied for your visit and was very well cleaned prior to our arrival. The only thing that would keep me from giving this a 5 in every category is that the level of finish was not quite what I would expect for a luxury penthouse but that also didn't detract from enjoying our stay one bit. It is a wonderful property and we would definitely stay there again.
10.0 / 10.0
Great view and great building. Seamless arrival/parking process. Would stay again.
10.0 / 10.0
We enjoyed our stay here so much - the location was perfect for walking! We had our vehicle along but never felt like we needed to pull it from parking. The VIEWS were incredible - the pictures online don’t do it justice! We loved seeing the Navy Pier fireworks from the balcony at night. Thanks for a great stay!
10.0 / 10.0
Fabulous property with extraordinary downtown views. Very clean and well appointed. Super convenient location! Easy check in and check out process. Thank you so much for the excellent stay!!!
10.0 / 10.0
My family had a blast staying in this beautiful property. Great location, easy to get to many attractions, and amenities were great.
10.0 / 10.0
The place as great! Very spacious. Close to everything we wanted to do. They responded to our questions immediately. Will try to stay there in the future
10.0 / 10.0
Penthouse in Heart of the City
Great views and great location. The check in process was exactly as described, no issues. The penthouse was clean and functional. Lots of great activities within walking distance and could Uber or take EL (on the same block) anywhere. Very convenient having grocery store in the building. 5 stars!
10.0 / 10.0
Amazing view and location
Very good communication with managers. Very comfy beds! Super clean and we had everything we needed. Very bright in the morning- could use room darkening shades.
8.0 / 10.0
All about the view
The property was clean and the location was close to restaurants and shopping. Overall we have a great stay, the condo is a bit dated and the bedrooms can get very hot in June when the weather is warm. The view was like no other and we enjoyed going out on the balcony to look at the city everyday.
10.0 / 10.0
Chicago at its best!
Loved the location . Walking distance to everything. Beautiful apartment with a spectacular view!
10.0 / 10.0
Outstanding!
Beautiful property! Best location - with wonderful views of the Chicago skyline! Great owners who communicated well before and after the trip. Can't find a better location in Chicago. It's close to all of the tourist attractions. Can't wait to go again!
10.0 / 10.0
Best location in Chicago - views for miles
I’ve stayed here multiple times and can’t say enough about the property. The views are incredible and the location can’t be better. This is close to everything you want and even has a grocery store in the first floor for small items you need during the stay. The hosts are easy to work with and respond quickly to any questions or concerns. You won’t be disappointed in any way by the property. I have three stays here this spring/summer alone.
FAQs
How much does this apartment hotel cost compared to others in River North?
The average price for a rental in River North is R 3,432 per night. This rental is R 12,999 above the average.
Is parking included with this apartment hotel?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Elevate Your Experience: PH#1, A Penthouse Above the Rest in Chicago. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this apartment hotel?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Elevate Your Experience: PH#1, A Penthouse Above the Rest in Chicago. Enjoy the water!
Is Elevate Your Experience: PH#1, A Penthouse Above the Rest in Chicago pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this apartment hotel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Elevate Your Experience: PH#1, A Penthouse Above the Rest in Chicago?
We found 13 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and fireplace.
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