Hotel Emc2, Autograph Collection - Chicago

4-star boutique hotel in Chicago with robotic room service and art-and-science design

A hotel where art, science, and robotics meet

Hotel Emc2, Autograph Collection is a 4-star boutique property in Chicago's Streeterville neighborhood. The hotel's most distinctive offer is a pair of robotic attendants named Leo and Cleo that deliver towels, water, and room service items directly to guest doors. Every room includes a gramophone-inspired amplifier that uses the phone's speaker to play music, plus an Alexa device for controlling lights and making reservations.

Accommodations and in-room technology

Each guest room at the hotel emc2 autograph collection by marriott has a 49-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels and a work desk. The bathrooms use a three-sided glass shower with a privacy curtain, and the lighting panel lets guests set nightlight, dim, or all-on modes. Rooms also include a safety deposit box, a mini-fridge, and - on request - a microwave.

Dining at The Albert

On-site dining at The Albert is led by Executive Chef Chiappetti and focuses on seasonal American cuisine with a molecular gastronomy approach. The Albert Tavern serves crafted cocktails and a plated breakfast, lunch, and dinner menu that changes with the seasons. Room service is available, and breakfast can be delivered to the room by either human staff or the robotic butlers.

Location and nearby attractions

The emc2 autograph collection sits at 111 East Ontario Street, one block from the shopping and dining of Michigan Avenue's Magnificent Mile. Navy Pier and Millennium Park are each about a mile away, and Oak Street Beach is a 15-minute walk. Northwestern University and the Chicago Art Museum are also within walking distance.

Business, events, and private functions

The hotel offers multiple event spaces including the Symmetry Room and the Emmy Noether Room, designed for corporate meetings and intimate weddings. Business services include a 24-hour business center, fax/photocopying, and meeting/banquet facilities. A 24/7 fitness center with cardio machines and free weights is available, and the hotel provides valet parking and accessible parking options.

• Location: Streeterville, one block from Michigan Avenue's Magnificent Mile
• Rooms: Art-and-science-themed rooms with gramophone amplifiers and Alexa
• Dining: The Albert restaurant with seasonal molecular gastronomy menus
• Tech: Robotic attendants Leo and Cleo for room-service deliveries
• Wellness: 24/7 fitness center with cardio machines and free weights
• Events: Symmetry Room and Emmy Noether Room for meetings and weddings
• Pet policy: Pet bowls available; pets allowed (fees may apply)