Ace Hotel Chicago
A creative-class design hotel in the Fulton Market district, steps from the West Loop dining scene.
The call
Worth it if you only have one day and you're traveling as a couple.
Short answer
Is Ace Hotel Chicago worth it?
Ace Hotel Chicago deserves a place on most first itineraries.
The answer depends on your budget, time and travel style; the breakdown below shows who gets the most value.
Why
- 01
Industrial-chic rooms, a rooftop bar, and a lobby that doubles as a co-working and social hub.
- 02
Tailor-made for people whose trip revolves around West Loop restaurants.
Is it a fit?
Go if
You only have one day
Short trip or not, keep Ace Hotel Chicago.
You're traveling as a couple
As a couple, Ace Hotel Chicago is an easy yes.
You're traveling solo
Solo, Ace Hotel Chicago is an easy yes.
You care about the visual experience
Ace Hotel Chicago rewards a trip built around beauty & photography.
Think twice if
You're traveling with kids
With kids, skip Ace Hotel Chicago.
You're watching the budget
Ace Hotel Chicago can strain a tight budget. Go only when it is a priority.
The night matters
Ace Hotel Chicago offers some nightlife, but not enough to make it the reason to go.
Food is a reason to travel
Ace Hotel Chicago offers some food & drink, but not enough to make it the reason to go.
What you're near — and what you're not
- West Loop / Fulton Market dining (at the door)
- Randolph Street restaurant row (short walk)
- Morgan Green Line stop (nearby)
- Magnificent Mile (~12 min car)
- Lakefront and Museum Campus (further out)
What you're paying for
Rooms range from compact to roomy in an industrial-loft style; size up if you'll spend daytime in the room. The rooftop bar and the social, art-filled lobby are the signature spaces.
Plan it well
- Cost
- $$$ — mid boutique
- Timing
- Year-round; rooftop best in warmer months
- Booking
- Direct or OTA; rooms vary in size
- Getting there
- In Fulton Market; ~10–15 min to downtown