Developed by Sterling Bay Companies, Ace Hotel Chicago Officially Opens

. August 15, 2017

CHICAGO, IL. August 15, 2017 — Today Ace cuts the ribbon for the official grand opening of Ace Hotel Chicago. Located in the city's West Loop neighborhood, known for its vibrant cultural, food, art and design scene, the 159-room hotel offers event and public spaces along with a signature restaurant and rooftop bar.

"It feels so good to be in Chicago — to pay tribute to the city's great thinkers and makers and celebrate its design history, its culinary expertise and its ongoing cultural renaissance. We hope to be able to provide a gathering space for visitors, locals and other people who stop in on their way to explore the city." — Kelly Sawdon, Partner & Chief Brand Officer, Ace Hotel/Atelier Ace

Sterling Bay Companies, the innovative investment firm and commercial real estate developers based in Chicago, are the developers behind the project while the team at GREC Architects serves as the architect for Ace Hotel Chicago. The architecture incorporated the spirit of the New Bauhaus in Chicago while preserving the existing Fulton Market landmark cheese factory façade on the south side of the building.

The design pays homage to the city of Chicago by marrying mid-western craftsmanship with utilitarian design. Simple, straightforward and thoughtfully detailed materials with simple coloration, hand-woven textiles, natural leather, wools, and linens were used to add a layer of warmth and texture to the clean lines. Each of the rooms are complemented by a unique piece of art on Ace Hotel Chicago letterhead stationary - each carefully stippled, painted or hand-drawn by a student of the School of the Art Institute of Chicago.

With an impressive food and beverage program, Ace Hotel Chicago also announces the opening of Waydown. The rooftop/lounge area is located on the hotel's seventh floor that boasts panoramic views of the downtown skyline. Waydown offers a distilled food menu as well from the hotel's Executive Chef, Pat Sheerin. Those looking for a full dining experience can head to the hotel's signature restaurant, City Mouse.

To mark the opening, Ace partnered with three local organizations, raising over $25,000 by donating a portion of reservations and events. The organizations - Little Black Pearl, Young Chicago Authors and 826CHI - all focus on the empowerment and social development of youth in Chicago. Little Black Pearl exposes urban youth to art and culture, educating them about profitable connections between art and business. Young Chicago Authors, home of Louder Than A Bomb: The Chicago Youth Poetry Festival, is a not-for-profit arts and education group dedicated to giving voice to the youth of Chicago, transforming the lives of young people by cultivating their voices through writing, publication and performance education. 826CHI amplifies young voices and teaches the necessary skills for Chicago's youth to be the writers of their own futures, undefined by circumstance.

Ace Hotel Chicago is the newest member of the Ace family joining Seattle, Portland, New York, Palm Springs, Downtown LA, London, Pittsburgh and New Orleans. For more information visit https://www.acehotel.com/chicago or call 312.764.1919.

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