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Sophy Hyde Park

Sophy Hyde Park, a new 98-room boutique hotel in Chicago’s Hyde Park neighborhood, opened on October 1, 2018.

Developed by The Olympia Companies and SMART Hotels, the property is managed by Olympia Hotel Management. Sophy Hyde Park is located at 53rd Street and Dorchester Avenue on Chicago’s South Side, close to the site of the future Barack Obama Presidential Center, the University of Chicago campus and the Museum of Science and Industry.

The hotel is firmly rooted in the history of Hyde Park, famed as the site of the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition. In a neighborhood in the midst of a dynamic revitalization, Sophy Hyde Park is already playing a central role. The name “Sophy” is rooted in the Greek word “sophia,” meaning wisdom and dedication to excellence through the pursuit of knowledge. It was inspired by the rich legacy of intellectual, artistic and cultural innovation that is part of the fabric of the University of Chicago and greater Hyde Park.

DESIGN WITH A NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE

Designed as a four-diamond property and engineered to achieve LEED Silver certification, Sophy Hyde Park is a preferred hotel of the University of Chicago. Chicago-based GREC Architects are the architects of Sophy Hyde Park while the design firm of Stonehill Taylor is responsible for all of the hotel’s interiors.

The design of the guestrooms, which include standard rooms and larger suites, was inspired by the fine arts legacy of Hyde Park. Each room is anchored by an 8 foot abstract painting by local artist Joey Korom, rendered in fabric, and is finished with books, ornaments and even a record player with a selection of local musicians on vinyl. With hardwood floors, area rugs, custom lighting and a comfortable seating area, these unique hotel rooms aim to inspire guests to build on Hyde Park’s amazing legacy. Categories include Deluxe King Room, Deluxe Double Queen Room, Novel Suite, Dorchester Suite and Opus Suite.

MESLER KITCHEN 

Mesler Kitchen, which means “to mix and mingle,” is a reflection of Hyde Park’s diversity. Mesler Kitchen offers Brunch seven days a week instead of a traditional Breakfast and Lunch service. There is a daily “Hyde Park Social” period between 2:00pm and 5:00pm, followed by Dinner and then a late-night lounge menu seven day a week, as well as room service. The cocktail program at Mesler is inspired by Hyde Park’s legacy for innovation, art, mathematics, science and astronomy. Chef Bradford Shovlin, the newly appointed Executive Chef of Mesler, is a Detroit native and a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America and previously worked in Chicago at the Michelin-starred North Pond under Bruce Sherman and with Suzy Crofton at Crofton on Wells.

A 15-foot, double-sided fireplace connects and separates the hotel reception area from the 40 seat Mesler lounge. The restaurant artwork includes pieces designed specifically for the hotel by students at nearby Hyde Park Academy High School. The overall décor is inspired by literature and the scientific discoveries that Hyde Park has witnessed over the last century. An outdoor lounge area accommodates 24 guests and there is an indoor private dining room for up to 14 with its own outdoor patio and fire pit.

Sophy Hyde Park aligns with SMART Hotels and Olympia’s expertise in developing and managing independent, award-winning boutique properties that evoke a strong sense of place and become an integral part of the community. Sophy Hyde Park is a member of the Preferred Hotels & Resorts Lifestyle Collection.

For more information, visit https://sophyhotel.com

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