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( 800-780-7234, 312-467-0800;
www.rivernorthhotel.com
; 125 W Ohio St; r $169-249;
; Red Line to Grand)
The well-maintained rooms with maple veneer beds and
desks, together with free parking (!), an indoor pool and sundeck overlooking the city,
make this good Near North value.
Acme Hotel
BOUTIQUE HOTEL$$$
$$$
( 312-894-0800;
www.acmehotelcompany.com
; 15 E Ohio St; r $179-309; ; Red
Line to Grand)
Urban bohemians are loving the Acme for its indie-cool style at (usually)
affordable rates. The 130 rooms mix industrial fixtures with retro lamps, mid-century
furniture and funky modern art. They're wired up with free wi-fi, good speakers, smart
TVs and easy connections to stream your own music and movies. Graffiti, neon and lava
lights decorate the common areas.
Hotel Burnham
BOUTIQUE HOTEL$$$
$$$
( 312-782-1111;
www.burnhamhotel.com
; 1 W Washington St; r $269-399; ;
Blue Line to Washington)
The proprietors brag that the Burnham has the highest guest return
rates in Chicago; it's easy to see why. Housed in the landmark 1890s Reliance Building
(precedent for the modern skyscraper), its slick decor woos architecture buffs. Mahogany
writing desks and chaise lounges furnish the bright, butter-colored rooms. A free wine
happy hour takes place each evening.
Wit
BOUTIQUE HOTEL$$$
$$$
( 312-467-0200;
www.thewithotel.com
;
201 N State St; r $255-385; ; Brown,
Orange, Green, Purple or Pink Line to State/Lake)
Viewtastic rooms, a rooftop bar and an
onsite movie theater draw holidaying hipsters and business travelers to the design-savvy,
green-glass Wit. Wi-fi is free in the lobby, though there's a fee for in-room service.
Lake View & Wicker Park/Bucktown
Urban Holiday Lofts
HOSTEL$
( 312-532-6949;
www.urbanholidaylofts.com
; 2014 W Wabansia Ave; dm incl breakfast $30-45, r
from $100; ; Blue Line to Damen)
An international crowd fills the mix of dorms
(with four to 10 beds) and private rooms in this building of converted loft condos.
