Moxy Chicago Downtown

Chicago


When a hotel's front desk doubles as a bar, you know you're in for a good time. So it goes at Moxy, where the lobby is a communal area with a 24-hour taco joint and novelty-size Jenga and Connect Four games. The wee rooms feel bigger than they are thanks to floor-to-ceiling windows and a pegboard wall to hang items.

A folding table and folding chairs also save space. Some rooms overlook art installations and come with lightboxes that let you send messages to guests across the courtyard. For those not in the know, Moxy is Marriott's brand targeting millennials.


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