Wind Creek Chicago Southland Casino marks a new era of influence for Wind Creek Hospitality—and a new entertainment destination for the famed Windy City.

The $529 million resort, a project of the gaming and hospitality arm of Alabama’s Poarch Band of Creek Indians, joins 10 other Wind Creek properties in four states and the Caribbean. It will anchor a premiere mixed-use destination on Chicago’s south side, complete with a 35,000-square-foot conference center and banquet facility.

In addition to a casino, the 500,000-square-foot venue also features a food hall with eight bars and restaurants, an entertainment arena with outdoor dining terrace, and a 16-story, AAA four-diamond hotel with 252 beautifully appointed rooms including 53 luxuriously decorated suites.

Chicago-based architectural firm SCB took its design inspiration from an ancient Venetian casino with a mix of raw and refined finishes juxtaposed against sumptuous materials. Custom sculptural lighting enhances metallic accent materials in the arrival spaces. The opulent accommodations feature rich elements like arched portals in dark porcelain.

The comfort continues with a dedicated wellness floor in rustic stone and wood, complete with indoor pool, spa, sauna, treatment rooms and elaborately equipped fitness center. The upper floors include a sky lounge and rooftop restaurant with vaulted ceilings, and an outdoor terrace with stunning views of downtown Chicago.

In April, Wind Creek announced a partnership with Fabio Viviani Hospitality to operate the food-and-beverage outlets at the resort. The Chicago native is known for his appearances in multiple seasons of Bravo TV’s Top Chef and also has his own cooking show, Fabio’s Kitchen.

Scheduled to open this summer, Wind Creek Chicago Southland promises an unparalleled experience and one-of-a-kind escape that guests will return to again and again.

OWNER-OPERATOR: Wind Creek Hospitality
ARCHITECT: SBC