Chicago
Urban lifestyle hotel — modern and social without being pretentious. The lobby functions as a neighborhood living room as much as a hotel reception, and ALK (the on-site restaurant) draws locals alongside guests.
Book a Millenium King for direct park views — the floor-to-ceiling windows make the small square footage feel generous
Why It Matters
Housed in a genuine 1916 landmark building with high ceilings that make the compact rooms feel larger than their 220 sq ft. One of the best-located hotels in Chicago for Millennium Park and the Loop, and the restaurant is a real neighborhood draw rather than a hotel afterthought.
Arlo took over Chicago's 1916 Atlantic Bank building and turned it into a 218-room downtown hotel with genuine bones — high ceilings, solid architecture — dressed up with contemporary design and smart amenities. The address is hard to beat: directly across from Millennium Park, walking distance to the Art Institute, Cloud Gate, and the Loop's business core. Rooms run 220 square feet, which is honest for downtown Chicago, and the building's heritage shows up in the details rather than the marketing.
Where You'll Stay
4 room types available
City King
Same footprint as the standard King but with city-facing views — not the Millennium Park panorama, but a proper Chicago skyline or streetscape depending on the floor. Smart amenities are identical across the board: Nespresso, smart fridge, 55-inch TV, Pharmacopia toiletries, and Frette robes.
1 King · 20 sqm
King
The entry-level king room — and honestly not a bad one. High ceilings from the 1916 building do a lot of work to make 220 square feet feel habitable. Contemporary design, Frette bathrobes, Nespresso machine, and a 55-inch smart TV are all standard. City-view rooms in this category face various directions; no park view guarantee at this tier.
1 King · 20 sqm
Millenium King
This is the room to book. Floor-to-ceiling windows face Millennium Park, which means you're waking up to the park, the Bean, and the Chicago skyline beyond. Still 220 square feet, but the windows and high ceilings make the space feel properly generous. Everything is the same quality level — Nespresso, Frette robes, Pharmacopia toiletries — just with that view doing the heavy lifting.
1 King · 20 sqmTwo Queen
Two queen beds in 220 square feet — it works if you're traveling with family or splitting a room with a friend, though it does feel cozy. Sleeps up to 4 adults. All the same in-room amenities apply: Nespresso, smart fridge, 55-inch TV, Pharmacopia toiletries, and robes. Good option for small groups trying to keep costs down.
2 Queen Beds · 20 sqmThe Property
Eat & Drink
1 venue on property
Restaurant
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
Saturday and Sunday, 11am–3pm at ALK. Tea for 2 at $65 includes choice of tea and three tiers of chef-selected sweet and savory bites. Mimosa or prosecco add $17; bottomless brunch drinks (90 minutes) add $35.
Partnership with Alo Moves (from Alo Yoga) puts over 3,000 on-demand yoga, Pilates, strength, HIIT, and meditation classes directly on the in-room TV. Yoga mats are available in rooms but must stay on property.
Located on the lower level. Cardio equipment, TRX, Nautilus Cable Machine, Peloton Bike, and a Bluetooth-enabled Star Trac Recumbent Bike. Refillable water stations on-site. Complimentary for guests as part of the Urban Fee.
Held twice monthly at ALK. Guests are blindfolded for a prix-fixe three-course dinner where menu details are revealed only by taste and aroma. Choose from Red (meat) or other protein tracks. Two evening seatings.
Guests receive up to $10 daily in Divvy Bike credits as part of the Urban Fee — a practical way to cover the short hops between Millennium Park, Navy Pier, and the Riverwalk.
Every Thursday at ALK: Steak Frites ($46 for 8oz skirt steak with chimichurri and fries), with endless frites for an extra $5. Live jazz runs 4:30–7pm.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Property-wide Wi-Fi included in the Urban Fee. Covers rooms, lobby, restaurant, and public areas.
ALK delivers to guest rooms until 10pm. Breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks — burgers, salads, pancakes, sandwiches.
$25/day plus tax added to all reservations. Includes: two cans of water daily in-room, property-wide Wi-Fi, fitness center access, Alo Moves streaming, up to $10 Divvy Bike credits, and 15% off dining at ALK (when charged to the room).
No on-site garage, but self-parking is available nearby at $30/night with a voucher from the front desk. Public parking is also nearby at up to $55/day without the voucher.
Front desk staffed around the clock. Check-in at 4:00pm, check-out at 11:00am. Early check-in and late check-out may be available on request.
On-property guest laundry and dry cleaning service available.
In partnership with Kind Traveler's Every Stay Gives Back program. $0.50 per night goes directly to Deborah's Place, a Chicago nonprofit providing housing and services for women experiencing homelessness. 100% of funds go to the charity.
There is no swimming pool on property.
Lower-level gym with Peloton, TRX, Nautilus Cable Machine, Star Trac Recumbent Bike, and cardio equipment. Complimentary as part of the Urban Fee.
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