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 are traveling as a couple.
Why
- 01
Industrial-chic rooms, a rooftop bar, and a lobby that doubles as a co-working and social hub.
Our read - 02
Tailor-made for people whose trip revolves around West Loop restaurants.
Our read
Is it a fit?
Go if
You only have one day
Even on a tight schedule, Ace Hotel Chicago earns the hours.
You are traveling as a couple
As a couple, Ace Hotel Chicago works.
You are traveling solo
Solo, Ace Hotel Chicago works.
You care about the visual experience
For beauty & photography, Ace Hotel Chicago delivers.
Think twice if
You are traveling with kids
With kids, give Ace Hotel Chicago a miss.
You are watching the budget
On a budget, weigh it — Ace Hotel Chicago isn't cheap for what it is.
The night matters
For nightlife, Ace Hotel Chicago is hit or miss.
Food is a reason to travel
For food & drink, Ace Hotel Chicago is hit or miss.
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