Two floors of glass and firelight at the top of Midtown Atlanta in Chicago, IL

The Penthouse at Grand Plaza

Two floors of glass and firelight at the top of Midtown Atlanta

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Residence in Chicago, IL

51/52nd Floor Penthouse-VIEWS, Fireplace, Pool

2 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms
4.9 (29 Reviews)

The elevator opens at the fifty-first floor, and the city unfolds in every direction. This duplex penthouse occupies the top two levels of a Midtown Atlanta high-rise, a residence where floor-to-ceiling windows frame panoramic views that stretch from Buckhead to downtown and beyond. The scale is immediate and arresting. Sunlight fills the open living spaces during the day, and at night, the skyline becomes a shifting constellation of light just beyond the glass. A fireplace anchors the main living area, its warmth a counterpoint to the vastness outside.

The 51/52nd Floor Penthouse spans two stories connected by an interior staircase, offering the rare sensation of vertical living at altitude. The layout feels generous without excess. A fully equipped kitchen opens to the main gathering space, designed for evenings spent cooking and lingering over long conversations with the city as backdrop. Bedrooms are positioned to take full advantage of the views, each morning beginning with an unobstructed horizon. The furnishings are modern and considered, balancing comfort with the architectural clarity the space demands.

Building amenities extend the experience well beyond the penthouse itself. A rooftop pool offers sun and skyline from an open-air deck, while a fitness center and additional shared spaces are available to guests. The combination of private residence and full-building infrastructure creates a stay that feels both intimate and expansive, a home base with the privileges of a well-appointed tower.

Midtown Atlanta pulses just below. The neighborhood is one of the city's most walkable, with the High Museum of Art, Piedmont Park, and the restaurants along Peachtree Street all within easy reach. The Beltline trail threads nearby, connecting green space, street art, and some of Atlanta's most compelling dining neighborhoods. From this height, the energy of the city feels close but never intrusive. You return to the penthouse at the end of the day, the door closes, and the skyline stretches out in silence. The fireplace flickers. The city carries on far below, and up here, the world feels both vast and entirely your own.

What we love about this stay

There's something about being on the 51st floor that shifts your relationship with a city—Chicago stops being something you move through and becomes something you look across, quietly, with a drink in your hand and nowhere particular to be. This two-story penthouse earns its drama honestly: soaring ceilings, a fireplace that anchors the room, and floor-to-ceiling glass that gives Lake Michigan and the skyline equal billing. It doesn't feel like a hotel so much as a private residence that happens to float above everything. The open layout lets conversations drift naturally from kitchen to living space, and the private terraces remind you that fresh air at this altitude feels different—sharper, more yours. It suits the kind of traveler who wants the city close but not loud, and who understands that the best evenings sometimes happen at home.

High-Speed Internet

Fitness Center

Outdoor Pool

Laundry Service

Luggage Storage

Cribs Available

Game Room

Elevator

Terrace / Patio

Beach Access

BBQ / Grill

Paid Parking

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2 Bathrooms

Where you'll be staying

Chicago, IL, US

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