Look Inside the Former Signature Room Makeover: Photos Reveal Total Skyline Transformation

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Q1: What will replace the Signature Room in downtown Chicago?

A1: The space is being integrated into 360 Chicago, the observation deck located on the 94th floor of 875 North Michigan Avenue. The expansion turns the former 95th-floor dining room into additional public observation areas, cultural exhibits, and elevated hospitality spaces.

Q2: When will the new space on the 95th floor open to the public?

A2: While preliminary demolition began in late 2024 and full structural buildout progressed throughout 2025, operators are targeting phased unveilings through 2026 as buildouts and internal vertical circulation stairs are completed.

Q3: Can visitors still visit the Signature Lounge on the 96th floor for drinks?

A3: No. Both the 95th-floor restaurant and the 96th-floor lounge closed permanently in September 2023. The 96th floor is not currently open as a walk-in cocktail lounge, though hospitality elements are being incorporated into the new expanded attraction model.

Q4: Why did the original Signature Room close after 30 years?

A4: Operators cited severe economic headwinds, sharp drops in post-pandemic downtown foot traffic, increased operating and staffing costs, and an inability to renegotiate long-term lease terms with building ownership.