What guests are saying
What guests love
- A characterful 1908 factory conversion, rich with texture and history.
- Hotel guests get access to the club’s rooftop pool, restaurants, and lounges.
- The heart of Fulton Market, surrounded by acclaimed dining.
What to keep in mind
- A members’ club — some spaces are members-only
- Among the higher-priced stays; a lively district
Best for Design-minded travelers who want a stylish Fulton Market base inside a historic factory, with club amenities.
Summary of guest reviews. Sources: Soho House, Preservation Chicago. Photography courtesy of Soho House Chicago, used with permission. Details may change over time.
Why this building matters
The five-story brick Allis Building was built in 1908 as the headquarters of the Chicago Belting Company, a leather tannery supplied by hides from the nearby Union Stock Yards, to designs by the Swedish-born industrial architect Lawrence G. Hallberg. Purchased in 2012 and opened as Soho House Chicago in 2014, it became a flagship of Fulton Market’s transformation from meatpacking district to design destination — with a rooftop pool, a screening room, restaurants, and the public Allis lounge.
The conversion kept the building’s own parts in view rather than clearing them away. The rooftop water tower was taken down plank by plank and rebuilt as the mural that now hangs in the lobby, and the marble mosaic at the entrance was reset to spell “Allis Building.”
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