Boutique Hotel Opens In Hyde Park

CHICAGO, IL - The first boutique hotel on Chicago's South Side is now open at the corner of 53rd Street and Dorchester Avenue in Hyde Park. SOPHY Hotel, the new 98-room hotel managed by Olympia Hotel Management has uniquely designed rooms and a lounge area that will hold "Hyde Park Social" events every afternoon.

The hotel is now open, according to a news release posted online. Its name is rooted in the Greek word "sophia," meaning wisdom and dedication to excellence through the pursuit of knowledge.

"It pays tribute to Hyde Park's unique legacy and is reflected in both SOPHY's architecture and design," the release states.

All guestrooms are anchored by an 8 foot abstract painting by local artist Joey Korom, rendered in fabric, and are finished with books, ornaments and a record player with a selection of local musicians on vinyl. They also feature hardwood floors, area rugs, custom lighting and a comfortable seating area.

Mesler, a 40-seat brunch spot located within the hotel, will host a daily "Hyde Park Social" period between 2-5 p.m. and then have a dinner and late-night menu. Its cocktail program "is inspired by Hyde Park's legacy for innovation, art, mathematics, science and astronomy." An outdoor lounge accommodates up to 24.

Opening rates at SOPHY Hyde Park start at $289.

Photo via SOPHY Hyde Park