Ace Hotel Chicago, opening September 1, 2017, is now accepting reservations for room previews beginning as early as July 1. Preview rooms are available at a friendly rate of 25% off for reservations booked for July through the end of August.

With a selection of rooms open, sweeping views, and new menu offerings from partner Jason Vincent, of Giant, you’ll be among the first to see it all when you book a room preview.

Plus,10% of your reservation will go directly to support Ace Hotel Chicago’s three community partners, Little Black Pearl, Young Chicago Authors and 826CHI.

Rooms

A choice of 159 rooms will span from small, medium, double, large and loft sized, as well as the Ace Suite.  All  beds are fitted with organic cotton sheets, and come with free WiFi, Rudy’s toiletries and Pearl+ Soaps. The clean, modern design of the rooms are complimented by a unique piece of art on Ace Hotel Chicago letterhead stationary–each carefully stippled, painted or hand-drawn by a student of the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. Built-in plywood and linoleum furnishings juxtaposed with the polished steel nod to the designs of Arne Jacobsen and Richard Neutra.

Neighborhood

A few blocks from the Morgan-Lake L station and within walking distance to much of Chicago’s best dining — in a city that boasts  to some of the most innovative kitchens and inspired menus in the world.

The thriving art, design and food culture of the West Loop, as well as the narrative of ingenuity that underlies the city as a whole, has inspired Ace Hotel Chicago’s ethos — to treat everything as an experiment, to never stop learning or making and to keep our minds and hearts wide open.

Design

The Ace worked with Los Angeles based studio, Commune, on the design. The goal was to create a space that married mid-western craftsmanship with utilitarian design. Polished steel tubing, perforated brass, plywood and linoleum provide the building blocks for the interiors. Simple, straightforward and thoughtfully detailed materials evoke Mies Van De Rohe’s work at the Illinois Institute of Technology.  To add a layer of warmth and texture to the clean lines, simple coloration, they have added hand-woven textiles, natural leather, wools, and linens.

In the public spaces, relax on utilitarian furnishings with a modernist feel in a rich but muted palette, complimented by bold geometric patterns. An atrium between the lobby and event space creates an internal light flow throughout the entire area and restaurant. The design is a modern synthesis of functionality, art and design in the spirit of Chicago’s New Bauhaus.

Food and Beverage

For Ace Hotel Chicago’s signature restaurant, check out hometown favorites Jason Vincent, Josh Perlman and Ben Lustbader who are the team behind the acclaimed restaurant, Giant. An eclectic menu of seasonal fare inspired by the Midwest, complemented by a beverage program featuring classic cocktails, craft beer and a variety of natural wines. Team Giant is also collaborating on the hotel’s events and room service menus. Patrick Sheerin, formerly of the award-winning Chicago restaurant, Trenchermen, will helm the kitchen and the hotel’s culinary offerings, serving as Ace Chicago’s executive chef.

To learn more: www.acehotel.com/chicago