17 Chicago hotel lobbies even locals should visit

The second-floor lobby of Chicago’s Langham Hotel does justice to its five-star rating.

Conrad Chicago’s atrium area is big and bright, and boasts ‘60s-inspired decor.

The reception desk at Conrad Chicago gives off futuristic vibes.

The main-floor lobby of the Chicago Athletic Association, at 12 S. Michigan Ave. features a grand staircase entrance.

The second-floor lobby of the Chicago Athletic Association is called The Drawing Room, complete with a bar, comfy couches and roaring fireplaces.

The newly renovated lobby at the Virgin Hotel is adorned with funky artwork and inventive lighting.

Marble floors and wood paneled walls embellish the lobby of The Renaissance Blackstone Chicago Hotel.

Crystal chandeliers hang from the ceiling of the lobby of The Renaissance Blackstone Chicago Hotel.

Replica historic light posts guide guests to the reception desk in the lobby at the Hotel Zachary.

In a nod to the neighborhood, the lobby area at the Hotel Zachary features a mural of an original drawing by Wrigley Field architect Zachary Taylor Davis.

The Kimpton Gray Hotel features a grand marble entry near its lobby.

Luxurious seating and a fireplace warm up the lobby at the Kimpton Gray Hotel.

The rotunda entrance of the LondonHouse Hotel is adorned in extravagant gold detail.

The ground floor lobby of Soho House Chicago, a hotel and private club, is industrial-chic.

A sculpture made of about 2,000 welded coins welcomes guests to the newly renovated main lobby at the Four Seasons Hotel Chicago.

A wide glass fireplace is the star of the show in the lobby of the Sophy Hyde Park.

Scrabble tiles spruce up the lobby at the Sophy Hyde Park.

W Chicago City Center’s newly renovated lobby area includes an infinity ceiling and striking black and gold decor.

In an ode to the city, W Chicago City Center also features a sculpture resembling the Loop’s train tracks above the reception counter.

Brick details and an industrial-style bar welcome guests of the Moxy Hotel in River North.

A mobile podcasting booth sits in the lobby at the Moxy Hotel.

A mismatched collection of paintings in the “Hall of Bad Art” spices up the refurbished Hotel Lincoln.