Travelle at The Langham: At this casually elegant River North restaurant, admire dazzling views of the river dyeing festivities from floor-to-ceiling windows while enjoying the sounds of a live Irish fiddle duo and noshing on green waffles, corned beef, and more brunch bites.
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The Langham’s modern and chic design is paired with scenic views of the Chicago River, Lake Michigan and downtown. Travelle, the connected luxury lounge and restaurant, features an elevated contemporary American menu and a thorough list of “art-inspired” cocktails. Amenities include a signature spa, health club and 67-foot-long indoor pool. If guests find any reason to want to leave The Langham, shopping and exploration are just two blocks away at the Magnificent Mile.
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Housed with a skyscraper designed by renowned architect Mies van der Rohe, The Langham has put tremendous emphasis on doing the great man justice. The interior boasts an extensive collection of fine art while the public spaces have been designed to complement the steel-and-glass building.
The Langham’s renowned executive chef Damion Henry produces stylish dishes to match at the destination restaurant Travelle. While the menu is dominated by seasonal American classics, Henry prides himself on unique techniques and culinary presentations inspired by his Jamaican heritage. He utilizes his close connection with some of the finest farms, ranches and orchards in the US to source only the freshest of ingredients. True to its British roots, The Langham also serves a delectable afternoon tea in the Pavilion.
Club-level guests benefit from a team of butlers who will do everything from press clothing to drawing a bath. The award-winning Chuan Spa and the 67-foot tranquil swimming pool offer guests the chance to relax.
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The Langham, Chicago occupies the first 12 floors of a landmark building that sits beside the Chicago River. Designed by Midcentury Modern master architect Mies van der Rohe, the soaring 52-story structure was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2010.
Inside the hotel, you can see nods to the building’s heritage — large, elegant guest rooms have subtle bronze accents while gorgeous travertine tiles are found in bathrooms and in public spaces.
The Langham, Chicago is the luxury hospitality company’s fourth property in the United States. Although it opened in the Windy City in 2013, the hotel reflects the centuries-old heritage and European hospitality sensibilities of the original 1865 Langham in London.
Guests are able to take afternoon tea in the open and airy Pavilion, dine on seasonal American fare at Travelle (designed by David Rockwell), indulge in a treatment at the Asian-inspired Chuan Spa or retreat to the 12th-floor club lounge for cocktails and magnificent views of the Chicago River and Lake Michigan.
Located on the second floor of the luxury hotel, Travelle serves up seasonal American fare in an industrial-chic David Rockwell-designed dining room. From a glass-encased open kitchen, the chefs churn out flavorful plates like barley risotto with butternut squash, diver scallops with golden tomato beurre blanc, and a selection of prime cuts.
Tucked in a corner, you’ll find Travelle’s window-framed bar, the perfect spot for an art-inspired signature cocktail (try El Pajaro with Vida del Maguey mezcal, Pedro Ximénez sherry, tawny port and chocolate bitters). Or take your tipple into the adjoining lounge to sip while gazing out at panoramic skyline views.
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Travelle at The Langham is celebrating Valentine’s Day with some innovative and delicious cocktails. Joining us now with a taste is Lead Mixologist Joy Rivera.
In collaboration with the Catering Executive Club of Chicago, The Langham hosted a night of elegance and culinary delights for the city’s event planning elite. Guests arrived in fabulous attire and enjoyed a cocktail hour while a live pianist serenaded them, then sat down for an exquisite three-course dinner from Chef Damion Henry. CEC President Nash Calihan and The Langham’s director of social catering Shaun Rajah each spoke before the evening ended with a cake giveaway and espresso martinis. Special thanks to creative partners: Aria Films, BeatMix Music, The Bridal Beauty Team, Hannah Handmade, Pistores Cakes, Tablescapes, Tailored Elements and Yanni Design Studio.
