• Pet friendly
  • Swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Private Bathroom
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Key card access
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Safe

Less than a block away from the iconic Magnificent Mile strip, this boutique hotel is located in Chicago’s River North district and features a state-of-the-art fitness center, heated indoor pool and free WiFi. Adorned in European-inspired décor, each room at AC Hotel Chicago Downtown includes a flat-screen TV, small refrigerator and coffee maker. A work desk and in-room safe are also provided. Guests can start the day with breakfast at the AC Kitchen and end with cocktails and cuisine at the AC Lounge, which features an array of Latin-inspired small plates. Business travelers can appreciate the 3,000 square feet of event space at the hotel. Navy Pier and Millennium Park are both 1 mile away from AC Hotel by Marriott Chicago Downtown. O’Hare International Airport is a 30-minute drive away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

AC Hotels by Marriott
Hotel chain/brand
AC Hotels by Marriott

Property Highlights

Located in the heart of Chicago, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.4

Private parking at the hotel


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 sofa bed
and
2 queen beds
1 king bed
and
1 sofa bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.8
Facilities
8.6
Cleanliness
8.7
Comfort
8.7
Value for money
8.3
Location
9.4
Free WiFi
8.5
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  • Keil
    United States of America United States of America
    Great Stay! Close, walking distance, to attractions!
  • Margaret
    United States of America United States of America
    Location was central to everything! 1 block to Michigan Ave. close to the Red Line train. Close to good restaurants and shops.
  • Thu
    United States of America United States of America
    Nice pool. Cleanish room. We had a really dirty towel shelf in the bathroom. Definitely did not want to use the towels that were in it so we requested for new towels. After 3 hours and two calls to the desk, the towels still never arrived. It was...

Hotel area info

Restaurants
3 Restaurants On Site

  • SafeHouse Chicago
    • Cuisine
      American
    • Open for
      Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
  • AC Lounge
    • Cuisine
      American
    • Open for
      Dinner
    • Ambience
      Modern
  • AC Kitchen
    • Cuisine
      American

Amenities of AC Hotel Chicago Downtown
Great facilities! Review score, 8.6

Most popular amenities
  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Private Parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 3 restaurants
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Bar
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Breakfast
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
Activities
  • Bingo
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Aerobics
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Archery
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Live sports events (broadcast)
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Live music/Performance
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cooking class
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Themed dinners
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Movie nights
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Stand-up comedy
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Bar crawls
  • Snorkeling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Racquetball
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Bowling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
  • Tennis court
    Additional chargeOff-site
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed) and costs $60 per day.
  • Parking garage
  • Accessible parking
Transportation
  • Public transit tickets
    Additional charge
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Concierge
  • ATM on site
  • Baggage storage
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Suit press
    Additional charge
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Business center
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
General
  • Grocery deliveries
    Additional charge
  • Convenience store on site
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Elevator
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Auditory guidance
  • Visual aids (tactile signs)
  • Visual aids (Braille)
  • Bathroom emergency cord
  • Lowered sink
  • Raised toilet
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
Indoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • Heated pool
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
Spa
  • Kids' pool
  • Fitness
  • Beach umbrellas
    Additional charge
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
    Additional charge
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Spanish

House rules

AC Hotel Chicago Downtown takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 4:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

Until 11:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 16 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 21

Pets

Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.

Groups

When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Mastercard Visa UnionPay credit card Discover JCB Diners Club American Express AC Hotel Chicago Downtown accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

In the event of an early departure, the property will charge you the full amount for your stay.

FAQs about AC Hotel Chicago Downtown

  • AC Hotel Chicago Downtown offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Bowling
    • Snorkeling
    • Tennis court
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Racquetball
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Fitness
    • Bar crawls
    • Movie nights
    • Stand-up comedy
    • Walking tours
    • Bike tours
    • Themed dinners
    • Happy hour
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Cooking class
    • Live music/Performance
    • Live sports events (broadcast)
    • Archery
    • Aerobics
    • Bingo
    • Swimming pool

  • AC Hotel Chicago Downtown is 0.8 miles from the center of Chicago. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Room options at AC Hotel Chicago Downtown include:

    • Double
    • Twin/Double

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Check-in at AC Hotel Chicago Downtown is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • AC Hotel Chicago Downtown has 3 restaurants:

    • AC Lounge
    • AC Kitchen
    • SafeHouse Chicago

  • The prices at AC Hotel Chicago Downtown may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Yes, AC Hotel Chicago Downtown is popular with guests booking family stays.