Fulton Market Chicago, Illinois
Renovated
2022
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Social LocalOutside the door
Modernist artist workshop
Deckchair film screenings, craft agave cocktails on the roof, and rotating murals by Chicago artists create a lively community hub.
“A former Ace hotel, the Emily channels a funky utilitarian vibe in 159 guest rooms, many with minimalist frame beds and shelf-like wooden desks…”
What it’s good at
Notable
Bauhaus-inspired guest rooms pair raw plywood desks and black steel frames with custom ceramic pottery.
Notable
The fifth-floor open-air terrace runs deckchair movie nights alongside rooftop cocktails at Selva.
Notable
An in-house artist residency provides studio space for Chicago creators painting murals and custom room keys.
What they say
Also in Condé Nast Traveler and AFAR.
Formerly the Ace Hotel, this property continues to beckon cool kids and travelers in the know with its artist-driven, chic design…
In a lively part of town
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Set on Morgan Street in the West Loop, converted brick warehouses, galleries, and bustling dining corridors surround the hotel.
The rooms
Minimalist rooms pair raw plywood desks and black steel frames with bespoke ceramics, organic cotton sheets, and floor-to-ceiling windows.
The gym
- Gym
- 24/7 fitness center.
Dogs stay too.
Restaurant
Fora
The ground-floor dining room and covered patio serve Italian-rooted dishes beside potted greenery and an outdoor fire pit.
How it began
Named after painter Emily Carr, the property incorporates the preserved brick facade of an early 1900s cheese factory in Fulton Market.
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How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.