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The DrakevsACME Hotel Company
Both properties are rated highly by writers. Overall, The Drake, A Hilton Hotel is preferred by most reviewers compared to ACME Hotel Company Chicago. The Drake, A Hilton Hotel comes in at #4 in Chicago with approval from 16 sources like BlackBook, The Telegraph and DK Eyewitness.
The Drake
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Lonely Planet
Oyster
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140 E. Walton Place, Magnificent Mile, Chicago, IL 60611
From $101/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Fodor's "Built in 1920, the grande dame of Chicago hotels stands tall where Michigan Avenue and Lake Shore Drive intersect in Chicago's swanky Gold Coast." Full review
Insight Guides "Opened in 1920, the Drake keeps pace with the polished neighborhood, right off the Magnificent Mile."
Lonely Planet "The grande dame commands a striking location at the north end of Michigan Ave, near Oak St Beach." Full review
OysterUpscale
"The 535-room Drake Hotel is a historic property on upscale Magnificent Mile and one of Chicago’s grande dames." Full review
Travel + Leisure "The Drake is the grande dame of Chicago hotels, with a prime location, storied history, white-glove service, and of course a distinguished guest list." Full review
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Try to score a room facing north or east for unobstructed views of the lake and Lake Michigan’s Oak Street Beach.
Rough Guide "Chicago’s society hotel, just off the Magnificent Mile, has been modernized without sacrificing its sedate charms."
Time Out "A traditional "old money" stomping ground favored by Chicago socialites and celebrities, this stately icon exudes old-school style." Full review
Star Service "This place competes with the InterContinental and Palmer House Hilton for the honor of Chicago's most iconic historic hotel." Full review
Gayot "With sweeping views of Lake Michigan, this handsome hotel is an historic landmark that was built in 1920."
DK Eyewitness "The grande dame of Chicago hotels, this luxurious Michigan Avenue destination still attracts luminaries from all over the world."
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
