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 centre, 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 particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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

Property highlights

Situated in the real 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 extra-large double bed
2 large double beds
1 sofa bed
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2 large double beds
1 extra-large double bed
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1 sofa bed
1 extra-large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.9
Facilities
8.6
Cleanliness
8.7
Comfort
8.7
Value for money
8.3
Location
9.4
Free WiFi
8.3
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Simone
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Staff flexibility to accommodate my needs and pool
  • Ann
    Ireland Ireland
    Super central location. No issues arose during our stay. Showers very good.
  • Eviana
    Canada Canada
    Location was AMAZING! Walkable everywhere, lots of great restaurants, shopping along magnificent mile and entertainment (piano bar!) nearby. Close enough walk to downtown attractions (including farther ones such as beach & navy pier) with it being...
  • Maria
    Spain Spain
    Location is unbeatable. It´s my second time in this hotel and I would definitely return.Very comfortable bed and pillows, bathroom roomy and with great towels. Toiletries reasonable.Friendly staff. The room was spacious and very quiet. Very...
  • Croatian_traveller
    Croatia Croatia
    Perfect location. Very large room. Extremely clean (no carpets) and quiet. Very comfortable bed and best pillows I have seen. Very friendly staff. It is as good as any 4 star hotel
  • Maria
    Spain Spain
    The location was excellent, everything was clean and we had a very good experience
  • Anthony
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location, clean & tidy bedroom, very helpful staff
  • Eunsil
    Canada Canada
    Nice place and staff. I can park here at the hotel parking place. Most sightseeing places are easy to access, and if it's far, it's easy to use public transportation. Definitely, I will be back. Thanks a lot.
  • Matthew
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Fantastic location, and functionally a good hotel. Had amazing follow up service dealing with a lost item.
  • Alok
    India India
    Location! Location! Location! And the large size of the room was a bonus:)

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
3 restaurants on site

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

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

Most popular facilities
  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Private parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 3 restaurants
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Bar
  • Daily housekeeping
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Activities
  • Bingo
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Aerobics
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Archery
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Live sport 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 dinner nights
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Movie nights
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Stand-up comedy
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Pub crawls
  • Snorkelling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Squash
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Bowling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
  • Tennis court
    Additional chargeOff-site
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruits
    Additional charge
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and costs US$60 per day.
  • Electric vehicle charging station
Transport
  • Public transport tickets
    Additional charge
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Concierge service
  • ATM/cash machine on site
  • Luggage storage
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Trouser press
    Additional charge
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Business centre
  • 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
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Grocery deliveries
    Additional charge
  • Minimarket on site
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Lift
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Auditory guidance
  • Visual aids: Tactile signs
  • Visual aids: Braille
  • Emergency cord in bathroom
  • Lower bathroom sink
  • Higher level toilet
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
Indoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • Heated pool
  • Pool/beach towels
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
Wellness
  • Kids' pool
  • Fitness
  • Sun umbrellas
    Additional charge
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
    Additional charge
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Spanish

House rules
AC Hotel Chicago Downtown takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 16:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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

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

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 21
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Groups
When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
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The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification 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

  • Check-in at AC Hotel Chicago Downtown is from 16:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • AC Hotel Chicago Downtown has 3 restaurants:

    • AC Kitchen
    • AC Lounge
    • SafeHouse Chicago

  • The nearest beach is just 0.6 miles from AC Hotel Chicago Downtown. 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. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

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

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Bowling
    • Snorkelling
    • Tennis court
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Squash
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Fitness
    • Pub crawls
    • Movie nights
    • Stand-up comedy
    • Walking tours
    • Bike tours
    • Themed dinner nights
    • Happy hour
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Cooking class
    • Live music/performance
    • Live sport events (broadcast)
    • Archery
    • Aerobics
    • Bingo
    • Swimming Pool

  • The prices at AC Hotel Chicago Downtown may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

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