The Ace is a dream come true for both penny-pinching hipsters and creative folks who appreciate the chic minimalist decor. Almost everything is white—even wood and brick elements of the original building have been painted over in some places—except for the army surplus blankets on the beds and a few pieces of art on the walls (which include murals from überhip street art luminary Shepard Fairey). The cheapest rooms share bathrooms, which are clean, stand-alone units with enormous showers. Suites are larger (some have leather couches) and have full private bathrooms hidden behind rotating walls. A small dining room hosts a Continental breakfast and has a vending machine with unusual items like Japanese snacks. The Ace has guests of all ages, but understand that this is a very specific experience and aesthetic: if you're not soothed (or stimulated) by the stripped-down, almost austere quality of the rooms or not amused by finding a copy of the Kama Sutra where the Bible would be, you won't enjoy this place, no matter how much money you're saving.
Reviewed by gpat49 from Washington, DC on 6/11/07
It sucked. Pretenious. Blindingly white.
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