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Arlo Chicago in the historic Atlantic Bank Building on Michigan Avenue

Arlo Chicago (Atlantic Bank Building)

The 1912 Atlantic Bank Building, sleek and modern inside — across
from Millennium Park in just about the best spot in the city.

Atlantic Bank Building1912Atlantic Bank Bldg 168 N. Michigan Avenue, on the Cultural Mile

Arlo Chicago. Atlantic Bank Building, 1912, Benjamin Marshall, 168 N. Michigan Avenue. Photo courtesy of Arlo Chicago.

The design-forward lobby
The design-forward lobby with its signature art wall. Photo courtesy of Arlo Chicago.
Overlooking Millennium Park
Views over Millennium Park and the lakefront. Photo courtesy of Arlo Chicago.
The restaurant
The hotel's lively restaurant. Photo courtesy of Arlo Chicago.
Arlo on Michigan Avenue
The historic building on Michigan Avenue. Photo courtesy of Arlo Chicago.
A guest room
A guest room at Arlo. Photo courtesy of Arlo Chicago.

Why this building matters

The hotel occupies the historic Atlantic Bank Building, dating to 1912 and originally designed by famed Chicago architect Benjamin Marshall (with Charles Fox). A 2018 restoration of more than $75 million preserved and celebrated the terra-cotta tower’s old soul — including a century-old exposed-brick wall and a mural honoring Marshall — while adding contemporary floors above. Once Hotel Julian, it reopened as Arlo Chicago in 2023, a landmark given fresh life on the Cultural Mile.

What guests are saying

What guests love

  • A genuinely prime location on Michigan Avenue facing the Cultural Mile — a block from Millennium Park, a 5-minute walk to the Riverwalk, and a 10-minute walk to the Art Institute.
  • Design that plays old against new: heritage architecture and exposed brick paired with clean, modern rooms and smart amenities.
  • About Last Knife, the on-site restaurant, blends steakhouse and gastropub in a handsome, social setting.

What to keep in mind

  • A busy Michigan Avenue address — lively, not secluded
  • Historic tower: room shapes and sizes vary

Best for Culture-minded travelers who want to be in the middle of the Cultural Mile — close to the museums, the park, and the lake — in a hotel with real architectural pedigree.

Summary of guest reviews. Sources: Arlo Chicago, Commission on Chicago Landmarks, Preservation Chicago. Photography courtesy of Arlo Chicago, used with permission. Details may change over time.