Elevate Your Experience: PH#1, A Penthouse Above the Rest in Chicago
About this apartment hotel
Nestled in River North, this lovely apartment hotel for £834 per night is a fantastic option for your next break. 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
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
Hot Tub / Spa
TV
Wheelchair accessible
Gym / Fitness Center
Map of River North, IL
Reviews
4.9/5.0
Outstanding(260 Reviews)
5.0
Amazing views, clean, good for a family, great location. Would recommend and stay again.
5.0
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!
5.0
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!
5.0
Drinking coffee 55 floors up on the balcony was a highlight of this property. It is large, comfortable, secure and close to everything.
5.0
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.
5.0
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.
5.0
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.
5.0
Great location. Amazing views. Owner is very informative. I would stay here again!
5.0
Extraordinary views, clean, perfect central location
5.0
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!
5.0
Great week, enjoyed the stay.
5.0
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.
5.0
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!
5.0
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.
5.0
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.
5.0
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!
5.0
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!
5.0
Spectacular view. Very Clean. Great location. Very Comfortable.
4.0
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.
5.0
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.
5.0
Great view and great building. Seamless arrival/parking process. Would stay again.
5.0
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!
5.0
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!!!
5.0
My family had a blast staying in this beautiful property. Great location, easy to get to many attractions, and amenities were great.
5.0
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!!!
5.0
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
5.0
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!
5.0
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.
5.0
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.
4.0
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.
5.0
Loved the location . Walking distance to everything. Beautiful apartment with a spectacular view!
5.0
Chicago at its best!
Loved the location . Walking distance to everything. Beautiful apartment with a spectacular view!
5.0
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!
5.0
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!
5.0
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.
5.0
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.
5.0
Great place to stay! Love the view and ambiance of fireplace with snow coming down. Highly recommend.
5.0
Business Trip
Great place to stay! Love the view and ambiance of fireplace with snow coming down. Highly recommend.
5.0
Above the Clouds
Beautiful views of the city and lake Michigan. The property is located in the heart of downtown Chicago. Surrounded by delicious food and fun entertainment within walking distance. The property staff was awesome (door security / prop manager). We felt safe at all times. Easy convenience to red line subway. Wake up to amazing sunrises and enjoy the evening with beautiful sunsets. You will not be disappointed.
5.0
This is a spectacular unit, with an incredible balcony and views. We stayed in winter and enjoyed the gas fireplace in the evening while at the same time enjoying the view. The building is very quiet. Much quieter than any hotel.
The building is two blocks from the center of the Magnificent Mile shopping district. (Only a block from Nordstroms and the "Shops at Northbridge" mall. In the opposite direction, it's two blocks from the restaurant row on North Clark St.
The owners are very communicative with multiple emails and texts about the unit. The door staff is also super helpful.
We found this to be somewhat of a bargain, when compared to paying for 2 or 3 hotel rooms nearby.
The building also hosts a full-service grocery store open daily until midnight. In addition, Eataly is a block away, which has pretty fabulous take-out food and desserts. (There are also Trader Joes and Whole Foods within a couple of blocks, but we're not much for actually cooking from scratch in a VRBO.)
We've stayed in these penthouses twice within a year and would highly recommend them.
Although a subway entrance is right outside the building entrance, we found it easy to Uber to the museums and attractions for a very low cost.
FAQs
How much does this apartment hotel cost compared to others in River North?
The average price for a rental in River North is £235 per night. This rental is £599 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 / kitchenette, internet / wifi, and fireplace.
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