Royal Sonesta - Il - Chicago - Allegro Royal Sonesta Hotel Chicago Loop - Anniversary
A Storied Address
Like Chicago itself, 171 W. Randolph Street has lived many lives. First established in the 1890s by Emil and Karl Eitel, the site evolved alongside the city, shaped by ambition, reinvention, and a deep connection to the cultural life unfolding just outside its doors.
In the 1920s, the original hotel was demolished and reborn as an Art Deco landmark, reopening in 1926 as part of the renowned Eitel Block and anchoring Chicago’s Theatre District at the height of its glamour. Over the decades, The Allegro welcomed stars of the stage and screen, played host to pivotal political moments, and continually adapted as Chicago itself changed.
What remains constant is the spirit of the place: a destination defined by creativity, character, and a sense that something memorable is always about to happen.
Curated Moments, On Stage All Year
Throughout our centennial year, The Allegro brings its story to life through four distinct acts, each unfolding over the course of the year. Every act celebrates a defining era in the hotel’s history, with curated moments and experiences inspired by the dining, design, and culture of its time—honoring a century at the heart of Chicago’s Theatre District.
From era-inspired dining to one-night-only experiences and shared celebrations, we invite guests, locals, and creatives to take part in the story as it unfolds.
Experience The Allegro story as it’s meant to be told—one season, one moment, one memory at a time.
