Why this building matters
ACME occupies a 1920s loft building in River North, the gallery-and-nightlife district just across the river from the Loop. When Chicago’s boutique scene leaned heavily corporate, ACME arrived as the city’s first genuinely youthful, rock-and-roll alternative — proof that an older, modest-sized building could find a vibrant second life as something far more characterful than another glass tower.
What guests are saying
What guests love
- The look and energy: industrial warehouse-chic meets modernist furniture, neon, and high-tech touches — rooms wired for sound, fast Wi-Fi, and design details that reward a second look.
- The Berkshire Room, a celebrated craft-cocktail lounge with a retro feel and small plates, draws locals as much as guests.
- A River North location two blocks off the Magnificent Mile puts restaurants, galleries, and nightlife at the doorstep — livelier and more relaxed than the business district across the river.
What to keep in mind
- A lively, scene-y hotel — not the choice for total quiet
- Boutique scale: amenities are curated, not full-resort
Best for Travelers who want personality and a great location without a luxury price tag — design lovers, younger visitors, and anyone who’d rather stay somewhere with a point of view than a chain box.
Summary of guest reviews. Sources: ACME Hotel Chicago, Commission on Chicago Landmarks, Preservation Chicago. Photography courtesy of ACME Hotel Chicago, Outset Collection by Hilton, used with permission. Details may change over time.