Park Tower

Park Tower is a 70-story postmodern skyscraper rising 257 meters along North Michigan Avenue in Chicago's upscale shopping district. The building houses a hotel in its lower floors and residential units stacked above.

The building opened around 2000 and marked an important moment in Chicago's modern skyscraper development at the turn of the millennium. It was part of a larger wave of construction that reshaped the city's skyline.

The tower blends hotel and residential spaces in a way that reflects how the Magnificent Mile mixes tourism with daily life. This combination shapes how the area feels to visitors and residents alike.

The building sits right on North Michigan Avenue and is easy to access from the street level. The immediate surroundings are pedestrian-friendly with shops and restaurants nearby that make a visit feel part of the wider neighborhood experience.

Inside the tower sits a massive 300-ton steel pendulum that works as a shock absorber against strong winds. This wind-stabilizing system was pioneering for American skyscrapers when it was built.

Location: Chicago

Inception: 2000

Architects: Lucien Lagrange Architects

Official opening: 2000

Architectural style: postmodern architecture

Floors above the ground: 70

Elevators: 11

Height: 257 m

Address: 800 North Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

Website: http://parkchicago.hyatt.com/hyatt/hotels

GPS coordinates: 41.89694,-87.62528

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:42