# Residential-Style Accommodations The James Chicago Hotel Boasts a Warm and Modern Design By Meghan Young | Published 2012-04-21 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/james-chicago-hotel References: [nbcchicago](http://www.nbcchicago.com/the-scene/real-estate/James-Hotel--133712083.html) & [jameshotels](http://www.jameshotels.com/Chicago.aspx) In the hotel industry, staying up-to-date is crucial to business; the [James Chicago Hotel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elko-gen-2) recently underwent an [extensive renovation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/25hours-hotel-bikini), which they have termed a ‘refresh,’ in order to stay one step ahead of the game. Inspired by residential spaces, the 297 rooms include new, custom-designed furniture, high-tech amenities and environmentally thoughtful products that work together to create a homey environment. Self-described as ‘warm modernism’ and ‘luxury liberated,’ the James Chicago Hotel introduces a unique take on the current minimalist craze. Using a natural palette of browns and creams that are accented by wooden fixtures, the rooms are organically welcoming. The cream of the crop has to be the 26 one-bedroom apartment suites, each of which boast a living room, separate bedroom, dining niche and a media room complete with a [movie projector](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/room-package). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.9/10 - Popularity: 90% | Activity: 78% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Residential-style Design:** Hotels embracing residential-inspired designs to create a more homey and welcoming environment. - **High-tech Amenities:** Integration of advanced technology in hotel rooms to enhance guest experience and convenience. - **Environmental Consciousness:** Hotels implementing environmentally thoughtful products and practices to attract eco-conscious travelers. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Hospitality:** Opportunities for hotel chains to adopt residential-style designs to differentiate themselves and attract modern travelers. - **Furniture and Interior Design:** Increasing demand for custom-designed furniture suitable for hotel room renovations and residential-inspired spaces. - **Technology:** Growing market for high-tech amenities and integration of smart devices in the hospitality industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Exotically Refurbished Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pelican-hotel.md) - [Modern Apartment Hotel Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bob-w-stockholm.md) - [Classically Inspired Localized Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hotel-henrietta.md) - [Cozy Contemporary Hotel Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/woodlark-hotel.md) - [Modern Milan Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hotel-calimala-milano.md) - [Authentic Hotel Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/berlins-chteau-royal-hotel.md) - [London Urban Stay Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/july-london-victoria.md) - [Cozy Neighborhood Warm Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gachot.md) - [Themed Hotel Rooms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/island-shangri-la.md)