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Silversmith Hotel Chicago DowntownvsACME Hotel Company
Both properties are recommended by professional reviewers. On balance, Silversmith Hotel Chicago Downtown ranks marginally better than ACME Hotel Company Chicago. Silversmith Hotel Chicago Downtown ranks #28 in Chicago with recommendations from 12 sources including Fodor's, Jetsetter and Gayot.
Silversmith Hotel Chicago Downtown
Frommer's
Concierge
Lonely Planet
Time Out
Gayot
DK Eyewitness Gayot
Zagat
Jetsetter
The Telegraph Show All Reviews
10 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60603
From $109/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Frommer's "The Silversmith is a hidden gem that eschews the usual chain-hotel conformity for a Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired look." Full review
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You'll want to avoid the lower-level floors if you like things quiet.
Concierge "This 143-room gem in the southern part of the Loop was one of many jewels in the crown of Chicago architect D.H. Burnham."
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Ask for a high-floor room to avoid noise from the El train along Wabash Avenue.
Lonely Planet "Although the exterior was designed by Daniel Burnham’s firm, the hotel’s interior recalls Frank Lloyd Wright: the chunky wood furniture has a distinct Prairie School charm." Full review
Time Out "The late 19th-century Arts and Crafts style is evident outside and in, with wrought-iron pieces adding accents to the comfortable (if slightly dated) decorations in each room." Full review
Gayot "This beauty sits right on Jeweler's Row, two blocks from the Art Institute of Chicago and one block from shopping on State Street."
DK Eyewitness "Set in the landmark Silversmith building, this terra-cotta-clad Arts and Crafts-style structure was designed by legendary Chicago architects D.H. Burnham and Company."
Gayot "Stylish, well-sited accommodations with continental flair and plenty of above par amenities."
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In the morning, AC Kitchen serves up a European-style breakfast buffet stocked with pastries, artisan cured meats and cheeses; and at the end of the day, the AC Lounge is the place to relax over craft cocktails and light bites (make sure to check out the Monopoly-inspired art installations).
Zagat "This sophisticated Loop cocktail lounge in the Jewelers Row’s Silversmith Hotel comes complete with a creative New American noshing menu and stylish bar area." Full review
Jetsetter "Boutique gem in the Loop with chic, high-ceilinged rooms and a swanky cocktail lounge." Full review
The Telegraph9.0
"The boutique Silversmith, set in the historic Jewelers Row District, flaunts nifty, gem-inspired décor." Full review
ACME Hotel Company Jetsetter
Rough Guide
Star Service Gayot Zagat
Travel + Leisure
Oyster
Condé Nast Traveler Time Out The Telegraph Show All Reviews
15 East Ohio Street, Chicago, IL 60611
From $76/night
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Jetsetter "Post-industrial posh hipster haven steps from Chicago’s best, shopping and nightlife." Full review
Rough Guide "This high-rise chain hotel is given considerable charm by its restored Art Deco lobby."
Star Service "Housekeepers and front desk staff go out of their way to impress guests at this endearing boutique-hotel that is a more approachable version of the quartet of Chicago Kimptons." Full review
Gayot "What does the perfect hotel look like? ACME Hotel Company is the Millennial generation's answer."
Zagat "In a "prime location" in River North, this "funky" boutique hotel offers contemporary rooms that are "both visually appealing and designed for comfort"."
Travel + Leisure "Hipsters unite at this trendy hotel that promises to “blow your mind, not your wallet.”" Full review
OysterMid-Range
"The ACME Hotel is a boutique in River North aimed at a crowd that's looking for character." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "This boutique hotel in Chicago's River North neighborhood has a techy bent: In addition to free Wi-Fi, the hotel offers pairs of Google Glass for rent to its guests." Full review
Time Out "Acme Hotel Company Chicago is set just steps away from the Mag Mile and nightlife on State Street." Full review
The Telegraph9.0
"Along with groovy decor and a buzzy location, the Acme has all the accoutrements for the modern urban hipster." Full review
