Millennium Knickerbocker Hotel Chicago is located downtown near The Art Institute of Chicago, one of America’s finest fine art museums. The Museum is particularly famous for its large collection of American and Impressionist art. The museum also possesses a number of ‘old master’ works or 19th century European artwork imitating famous paintings.

The Art Institute building was constructed in the year 1893, for the purpose of hosting the World’s Columbian Exposition though there have been modern additions the core of the building remains largely unchanged. The building was designed in the classical Beaux-Arts architectural style with a grand Italian Renaissance façade.

Among the museum’s permanent collection is the Impressionist and Post-Impressionist collection which includes works by artistes of the caliber of Claude Monet, Pierre- August Renoir and Paul Cezanne.  It also has on display two paintings by the Dutch master Vincent van Gough entitled Bedroom in Arles and Self Portrait.  In addition to its impressive collection of historic masterpieces the Chicago Art Institute has recently embarked on an ambitious Modern Art Wing which is expected to showcase some of the most exciting artists of the 20th century.

Located in the Loop region, the Millennium Knickerbocker Hotel Chicago is a hotel near the Art Institute of Chicago which enables you to experience one of the cultural highlights of the city. As an established hotel in Chicago we invite you to experience one of the city’s most exciting downtown attractions while providing an excellent level of hospitality.