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Ace Hotel Chicago

A creative-class design hotel in the Fulton Market district, steps from the West Loop dining scene.

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The verdict

Worth the stay for…

Great for
  • If you've only got a day
  • Couples
  • Solo travellers
  • Photographers
Depends
  • Travellers on a budget
  • Night owls
  • Foodies
  • Anyone here to unwind
Not for
  • Families with kids

Worth it for if you've only got a day, couples and solo travellers; not for families with kids.

The location trade-off

What you're near — and what you're not

Walkable
  • West Loop / Fulton Market dining (at the door)
  • Randolph Street restaurant row (short walk)
  • Morgan Green Line stop (nearby)
Cut off from
  • Magnificent Mile (~12 min car)
  • Lakefront and Museum Campus (further out)
Rooms & rate

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.

Why we say this

Insider secrets & local vibes

The industrial-chic rooms, art-filled lobby, and rooftop bar sit right in Fulton Market, putting the city's hottest dining within a short walk.
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Fulton Market is a former meatpacking district — convenient for restaurants, but a 10–15 minute ride from the Mag Mile and lakefront attractions.
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What it feels like

Reading the room, traveller by traveller

  • Couples

    A design-forward base for a food-focused trip — walk to the West Loop's best tables.

  • Solo

    The social lobby and co-working setup suit solo travelers and remote workers.

Good to know

Before you go

Cost
$$$ — mid boutique
Last verified
2026-06-17
Best time
Year-round; rooftop best in warmer months
Getting there
In Fulton Market; ~10–15 min to downtown
Booking
Direct or OTA; rooms vary in size
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