Acme Hotel

Top choice in Chicago


Urban bohemians love the Acme for its indie-cool style at (usually) affordable rates. The 130 rooms mix industrial fixtures with retro lamps, mid-century furniture and funky modern art. They're wired up with free wi-fi, good speakers, smart TVs and easy connections to stream your own music and movies. Graffiti, neon and a rock-and-roll elevator embellish the common areas.

Two frisky cocktail bars and a delicious bakery are on-site. The handy location puts you between the Michigan Ave shopping haven (a few blocks east) and the Theater District (about a half-mile south).


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