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Nestled in the heart of Fulton Market, The Emily Hotel serves as your home base to experience Chicago's legendary entertainment, iconic architecture and rich collection of cultural attractions. The West Loop’s Fulton Market District, which formerly served as the city’s meatpacking and warehouse district, is now home to some of the city’s most renowned dining, a vibrant nightlife scene, local boutiques and notable public art. We’ve mapped out a few of our local favorites and must-visit destinations to help you build your itinerary.

Happenings

This year's annual art programming - Proof of Life - explores presence, memory, and what it means to be human in a digital age. Join us in unfolding through installations and events that celebrate connection, creativity, and shared experience beyond the algorithm.

July 27

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Summer Menu Launch

Fresh additions to the dinner menu - new pasta, proteins + seasonal starters launching July 27.

Through August 18 // On View Now

Project Windows 2026

The Emily is competing in Project Windows 2026 - Chicago's citywide storefront art contest in partnership with the Art Institute of Chicago - featuring an original installation by Artist-in-Residence Cinque Smith. Stop by to see it in our front windows and cast your vote before August 18.

July 1, 2026 – August 15, 2026

Christmas in July

Your holiday party plans start here - and they pay off. Host your next event at The Emily Hotel between November 15 and March 31 and earn a Fora + Coffee Bar gift card worth up to $1,500, based on your F&B spend.

Every Sunday // 11AM-2PM

Fora

Sunday Sessions

Sunday brunch just got a soundtrack. Every Sunday this summer, join us at Fora for live acoustic sets by Chicago musician Dubby Mac - good music, good food, and bottomless mimosas to go with it.

Saturdays & Sundays | 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM & 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Fora

Afternoon Tea Service

Elevate your afternoon with our tea service includes beverage, sandwiches, desserts and scones.

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Thursdays

Fora

Half off Bottles of Wine

Journey through the beverage book with half off select bottles of wine every Thursday.

Available Weekdays

Fora

Happy Hour

Happy hour just around the corner: Half off the full cocktail menu at Fora, plus $5 drafts, $8 wine, and bites to match - Monday through Friday, 3-6 PM.

Saturdays & Sundays // 9AM - 3PM

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Bottomless Brunch

Cheers to the weekend with our $30 Bottomless Brunch every Saturday and Sunday from 9am - 3pm.

Ongoing // Rooftop

Pollinators at Work

The Emily's rooftop is now home to two honeybee colonies and a native pollinator hotel, in partnership with Chicago's own Windy City Pollen. Follow along on Instagram @theemilyhotel and our journal for hive updates, honey reports, and more all year long.

Every Sunday // 11AM-2PM

Fora

Sunday Sessions

Sunday brunch just got a soundtrack. Every Sunday this summer, join us at Fora for live acoustic sets by Chicago musician Dubby Mac - good music, good food, and bottomless mimosas to go with it.

Saturdays & Sundays | 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM & 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Fora

Afternoon Tea Service

Elevate your afternoon with our tea service includes beverage, sandwiches, desserts and scones.

Thursdays

Fora

Half off Bottles of Wine

Journey through the beverage book with half off select bottles of wine every Thursday.

Available Weekdays

Fora

Happy Hour

Happy hour just around the corner: Half off the full cocktail menu at Fora, plus $5 drafts, $8 wine, and bites to match - Monday through Friday, 3-6 PM.

Saturdays & Sundays // 9AM - 3PM

Fora

Bottomless Brunch

Cheers to the weekend with our $30 Bottomless Brunch every Saturday and Sunday from 9am - 3pm.

Available Weekdays

Fora

Happy Hour

Happy hour just around the corner: Half off the full cocktail menu at Fora, plus $5 drafts, $8 wine, and bites to match - Monday through Friday, 3-6 PM.