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 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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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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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

  • Mendoza
    United States of America United States of America
    We didn’t eat breakfast there but it was like close to a lot of shopping areas and close to a lot of restaurants we didn’t even use the car to go places we just walked
  • Jessica
    United States of America United States of America
    The room was beautiful although it was hot and I couldn't adjust the temperature.
  • Deanna
    United States of America United States of America
    Very nice hotel. Great location. Friendly staff. Great bartender in hotel lounge. Bed a bit hard but would stay again.
  • Michael
    United States of America United States of America
    Everything was clean and comfortable. The staff was friendly and helpful.
  • Lee
    Canada Canada
    Location, location, location. We walked everywhere. Great restaurants nearby. Trader Joes next door. We had adjoining rooms with our daughter - very convenient. Modern room. Superb breakfast.
  • Lindsey
    United States of America United States of America
    Location and that 4 adults could share a room comfortably to save money
  • Stefanie
    United States of America United States of America
    Fantastic location and the gentleman who helped us at front desk was so friendly and accommodating.
  • Seon
    Germany Germany
    Hotel has comfortable location, and a lot of things around.
  • Shaiday
    United States of America United States of America
    The location was perfect as we were vacationing on the River North side of Chicago. We chose AC for price and quality of rooms (walk in shower, wood floors, couch, spacious beds, parking).
  • Kelsie
    United States of America United States of America
    The location was perffffff .. we were so close we could literally walk to everything. Didn’t even need Ubers to most places .

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
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.
  • Electric vehicle charging station
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
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
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 fees may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubJCBDiscoverUnionPay credit card

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

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

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

  • 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
  • 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.

  • 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 has 3 restaurants:

    • AC Kitchen
    • AC Lounge
    • SafeHouse Chicago
  • The nearest beach is 0.6 miles from AC Hotel Chicago Downtown. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.