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ACME Hotel Company, Chicago

15 E Ohio St, Chicago, IL 60611, USA (show on map)

Tucked into Chicago’s buzzing River North neighborhood, the ACME Hotel Company is a delightfully quirky boutique stay operating out of a beautifully restored 1920s building. It completely flips the script on the traditional, stuffy hotel experience by blending industrial pop-art with a playful rock-and-roll edge.

Music lovers can actually check out authentic ESP electric guitars from the front desk for free to jam out in their rooms. The hotel is also packed with eccentric design choices, from graffiti-adorned stairwells to an art installation of hand-painted mannequins inside the building’s gritty light wells.

The perks here are just as unconventional. Instead of typical room service, ACME features a “Knock and Drop” delivery, where a thermos of hot morning coffee arrives right at your door. Guests can also unwind in the “Bunny Slope,” an indoor, après-ski-themed hot tub bar, or sip craft cocktails at the award-winning Berkshire Room lounge on the ground floor.

Location-wise, you are just two blocks away from the premier shopping on the Magnificent Mile. The iconic sights of Millennium Park, the towering 360 Chicago observatory at the former John Hancock Center, and the Art Institute of Chicago are all easily reachable just a mile away.

Expert reviews

New York Times review:

“The affordable, well-situated Acme Hotel Company has a cheekily hip, rock ‘n’ roll aesthetic that’s targeted at the Internet generation. It fulfills a need in the neighborhood, which has plenty of chain hotels and expensive lodgings lacking personality.”

Lonely Planet review:

“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.”

Telegraph review:

“Along with groovy decor and a buzzy location, the Acme has all the accoutrements for the modern urban hipster. Tech-savvy rooms and speedy free Wi-Fi? Check. Apple watches and Google Glass to loan? Yep. Hot tub, cocktails and rock’n’roll soundtrack? All here, in funky environs.”

Guest rating

4.5 out of 5.0

Ranked 7th in Chicago


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What guests liked


Value for Money

91.05 %

Ranked 7th in Chicago


We use a smart algorithm to determine the value for money each hotel offers. The score is based on a combination of aggregated guest review ratings and the average nightly rate. The higher the percentage, the better the overall value you receive for the price you pay.


Location

Recent guest reviews

4.5
Alicja

27 September 2025

Very nice stay

Amazing location, just 2 mins walk from Michigan Ave. Super friendly staff.

Very loud during the night. No water, kettle/tea/coffee in the room.

4.0
Matt

24 September 2025

A great hotel for a tourist in Chicago

The hotel was in the perfect location for exploring the city, close to the train and walking distance from lots of tourist sites.
The staff were helpful and friendly. The hotel was clean, tidy and felt modern. The room and bathroom were a suitable size for a couple staying for a week. Having a bar and bakery on site was very useful.

The one minor thing was the windows weren't noise proof so I could hear all the outdoor sounds at night even though our room was not facing the street.

4.0
Vachon

21 September 2025

Decent value, great location

Great location. Clean facilities. Friendly and helpful staff

Bed was uncomfortable

4.5
Emma

14 September 2025

Fabulous. Will definitely come back- the negative points wouldn’t put me off

Amazing location and very quirky hotel with lovely bar. Suites were spacious and amazing, really nicely done out. Nice coffee shop downstairs

No room cleaning unless you request, even for a 4 night stay. No tea and coffe facilities in the room

4.5
Mason

27 August 2025

Close to everything

This hotel was wonderful I like that it was downtown close to everything easy access the staff was wonderful it wasn't loud or busy. I did not have one bad experience about this hotel you do have to request to have your room clean throughout the day and they will clean it with no problem and give you anything you ask for. The Aesthetics of this hotel was awesome. I would definitely stay at this hotel again while in Chicago

It does have a Jacuzzi to rent out for parties but it does not have a pool. Depending on what you going for a pool does not really need it

4.0
Lorena

25 August 2025

Nice, clean hotel, close to main attractions

The hotel is very clean and conveniently located near the main attractions. I usually took Uber to get around since it’s an affordable option in Chicago. The staff is extremely friendly, and the hotel bar is excellent (A+). However, I wouldn’t recommend the café—it’s overpriced, especially considering that you can find amazing coffee just a block away at Eataly.

I found the café on the premises to be quite expensive, with limited breakfast options—especially inconvenient if you’re in a hurry

4.0
Greg

1 August 2025

Last minute booking

Concept, music, bar

Room smelled like tob and or weed

3.5
Ashley

24 July 2025

Came to Chicago for a concert at Wrigley Field

Location, parking garage location right next door. Concept was cute.

No breakfast. No one explained how to get the discount for parking or where you pay for parking which was located at another hotel.

4.5
Diana

5 July 2025

Friendly and resourceful

Exceptional customer service

No coffee in room

3.5
Maria

29 June 2025

Perfect location but better to make sure to book a room with a view

Perfect location, nice decor, and friendly staff

The room got no sunlight so it was very dark. The only view was of a brick wall which was a disappointment

3.5
Morgan

21 June 2025

Decent hotel in a great location.

For the value and the location, it seemed that the hotel was worth it. It wasn't in the best shape, but my room was very clean and in decent shape. Also, the bar downstairs was great. Quiet, but up beat, a great place to go to catch up with friends. It also had a great selection. I have a serious bug phobia and didn't see any during my stay.

It could have been in better shape, but for the cost at that location it seemed to be a very reasonable compromise. I stayed for a conference, so I was pretty much there to just sleep and it was worth it for that.

4.0
John

17 June 2025

Friendly staff in hip property at great location

Liked the design concept.

Air conditioning was erratic and messed with our sleep. Reserved city view room but got transferred to a room with a view of a cinder block wall.

4.0
Charles

25 May 2025

Great location; no longer budget prices

Helpful staff at front desk.

They have abandoned the free morning coffee delivery,

4.5
Gavin

13 May 2025

We loved the whole experience. You need to visit

Funky cool decor a real personality of a hotel. All facilities you would want In a great location. Staff were excellent so helpful. On site coffee shop was great and the funky bar was excellent really cool atmosphere, great music.

3.5
Francesca

11 May 2025

A good hotel in an amazing location

This hotel has a very cool vibe, it's well decorated with music playing throughout.

The location cannot be beat!! and on a high floor it was very quiet for such a central location.

A really nice little touch was the chalk boards on the doors! Made it really easy to identify your own room. r

The staff were a bit hit and miss. Some were lovely, some were a bit dismissive.

I missed out on some information that I didn't learn until checking the website on the last night for check out times. Things like where the gym was and the fact that there were no coffee making facilities in the rooms but coffee could be delivered to your room on request. This information could have been displayed somewhere inside the room.

The bed was a little squeaky, and the lighting was a little weird. The bedside lamps were really bright, the over head lights were dimmer but you had to get out of bed to turn them off. Kind of clunky when you were winding down for the evening.

4.5
Marina

11 May 2025

Beautiful, excellent location, value for money

The hotel. Is beautifully decorated and super well located. The rooms are spacious and clean and well equipped. It was good they did not do the housekeeping every day but only when we asked for it, that's good for the environment. We had all we asked for l, the staff is nice and willing to provide information and help.

There's no breakfast, just a small café at the ground floor, which is no problem, but the options are few. There's also a Starbucks just across the street and plenty of breakfast options in the neighborhood, so it was no big deal

4.5
Dolores

8 May 2025

Great location concierge super friendly and helpful

Walking distance to all shops

Just needs cleaning to the safe. The safe was dirty greasy.

3.5
Lesley-ann

17 April 2025

perfect location for the solo traveller in ChicagP

Kind and helpful staff. Great Location. Quiet.

No kettle to make a cup of tea in my room…..not an American thing i think!

4.0
Goda

15 April 2025

Great location and value for money!

Location is excellent, room was clean and tidy, had everything I needed.

I had the City View room on 4th floor, thus the sound from the street was super loud

3.5
Richard

14 April 2025

We enjoyed our stay and will come back.

The beds and pillows were the best. The shower head was excellent like a heavy rain.

The lighting in the room could be better

4.5
Ashley

24 March 2025

I will be back

The staff was great . Micheal (the front desk guy) was amazing . I booked online and booked the wrong room and he made sure me and my kids were well taken care of.

Nothing

4.5
Nirvan

11 March 2025

Great location to stay in Chicago

Excellent location and wonderful hotel. Short walking distance from all the main sites

The rooms aren’t too big

4.5
Dailisha

10 March 2025

The staff was great and the location of the hotel was conveniently located in the middle of downtown.

The property was located in the heart of downtown.

The room was not as spacious as I expected.

4.5
Ayesha

20 February 2025

Great Value, Awesome Location, Super Clean!!!

Microwaves in a general area.

No microwave in rooms. Other than that, I love this hotel. The location is awesome and it’s a super clean hotel. The value is great.

4.5
Francis

2 January 2025

Worth it. I'm staying again

Budget friendly, speakers and Alexa!

The view of the room

4.0
Nardin

27 December 2024

Convenient, Easy, and Lovely.

Amazingly located, was about 0.5 miles away from almost every attraction or restaurant. We stayed 5 days and even the metro station is stuck to its same building. Just so conveniently located.

Nothing much.

3.5
Makia

27 December 2024

This place is trendy and in a good spot! The cleanliness is noteworthy too!

The music playing overhead outside the entrance and the nice little touches around the room were super cute!

4.5
Tamara

24 December 2024

we enjoyed our stay at the hotel, love the vibe and the location.

great location
loved the vibe of the hotel

the pillows were too flat

4.0
Julie

16 December 2024

This hotel is more for couples. Rooms are small. Decor a little different. Room nice but wished I had a window with a

Close to everything. Bed comfortable. Shower was great!

Room was small. It was a no frill place.

4.5
Stefano

16 December 2024

Really good stay even for just one night

Location, on site backery and bar, cleanliness, ease of checking in and out

4.5
Erinn

13 December 2024

Warm & Cozy Hotel

The staff were amazing and helpful with all my needs and gave great recommendations

I was happy and all my needs were met

Hotel facilities

Food & Drink

  • - Bar

Services

  • - 24-hour front desk
  • - Business centre
  • - Laundry (additional charge)
  • - Express check-in/check-out
  • - Fax/photocopying
  • - Luggage storage
  • - ATM/cash machine on site
  • - Concierge service

Activities

  • - Fitness centre

General

  • - Non-smoking rooms
  • - Facilities for disabled guests
  • - Family rooms
  • - Lift
  • - Heating
  • - Non-smoking throughout
  • - Air conditioning

Parking

  • - Electric vehicle charging station
  • - Accessible parking

Accessibility

  • - Wheelchair accessible
  • - Toilet with grab rails
  • - Visual aids: Tactile signs

Miscellaneous

  • - Smoke alarms
  • - Fire extinguishers
  • - Breakfast takeaway containers
  • - Delivered food is securely covered
  • - Access to health care professionals
  • - Face masks for guests available
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