A tapestry from Christy Matson hangs on a white brick-clad wall in Ace Hotel Chicago’s lobby.
A plywood desk runs the length of the window in the spacious yet efficient guestrooms, while a blue linoleum headboard, denim chair, and coverlet in soft tones create an urban, utilitarian feel.
Suites offer a more daring take, with bright mustard sofas and earthy and natural rugs informed by George Nakashima.
Plywood creates the curving ceiling in the Ludwig Mies van Der Rohe-inspired lobby, where Chad Kouri’s canvas panels recall Chicago’s jazz legacy.
An Anni Albers-esque tapestry sits behind the host stand at Country Mouse restaurant, leading to the inviting dining room with brass-edged tables and green leather seats framed in steel.
An Anni Albers-esque tapestry sits behind the host stand at Country Mouse restaurant, leading to the inviting dining room with brass-edged tables and green leather seats framed in steel.
Rooftop space Waydown expresses a moodier vibe with black-stained floors and walls and a DJ booth sculpted from sand by artist Steven Haulenbeek.
Dressed in royal blue and black, the clean, modern guestroom bathrooms are finished with metal accents.