Ambassador Chicago, JDV by HyattvsThe Blackstone, Autograph Collection
Ambassador Chicago and The Blackstone, Autograph Collection are both endorsed by professional travelers. On balance, Ambassador Chicago ranks slightly better than The Blackstone, Autograph Collection. Ambassador Chicago comes in at 87 with praise from 14 publications such as Michelin Guide, Jetsetter and BlackBook.
Ambassador Chicago, JDV by Hyatt Show All Reviews
1301 North State Parkway, Chicago, IL 60610
From $146/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Michelin Guide
"The arrival of Ian Schrager's latest hotel breathes new life into the Gold Coast landmark Ambassador Hotel and brings style to the masses."
Fodor's
"What was once the slightly faded Ambassador East is now hip and sleek; the location's as stellar as always." Full review
Jetsetter
"A streamlined, sophisticated reno of a Neo-Georgian Gold Coast landmark by boutique hotel veteran Ian Schrager." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
99.6
"A renovated 285-room hotel in a prime Gold Coast location, a short walk from Lake Michigan and the Magnificent Mile." Full review
Gayot
"These days, its new role is to redefine not only Chicago's hotel scene, but the boutique hotel world --- at least, that's what hotelier Ian Schrager set out to do when he took over."
BlackBook
"Having created the monster that is boutique hotel culture, Ian Schrager has now revived Chicago's storied Ambassador East in a decisively anti-glamour manner."
Zagat
3.8
"This “stunning” Ian Schrager boutique “tucked away” on the Gold Coast is an “elegant redesign” of the old Ambassador East."
Frommer's
"Located in the Gold Coast, surrounded by million-dollar mansions, the property has managed to woo its neighbors, with whom you’ll rub elbows at the popular Pump Room restaurant." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Today people still come to admire the celebrity photos, grab a round booth and dig into golden-age classics at the restaurant." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Hotelier Ian Schrager knows glamour, and The Public is a re-imagined Gold Coast hotspot—an au courant transformation of the historic see-and-be-seen Ambassador East Hotel." Full review
The Blackstone, Autograph Collection Show All Reviews
636 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60605
From $213/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Michelin Guide
"The Beaux-Arts exterior makes a stunning first impression, but the sizzle resides solely indoors."
Concierge
"The hotel makes a good base for walking tours of the Loop's architectural landmarks, and is across the street from Grant Park, site of many lakefront festivals."
Fodor's
"The lobby of this classic hotel has gold-trimmed walls, a gold sofa, and modern flower arrangements that make it an unusual mix of old and new." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"The quirky, 328-room Blackstone hotel across from Grant Park, in South Loop, mixes contemporary style with the building's restored historic grandeur." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"Dubbed "the hotel of presidents," this South Loop mainstay on Grant Park has hosted more than a dozen leaders of the United States." Full review
Time Out
"This downtown Chicago hotel has been a favorite of movie stars, sports legends, royalty and presidents since 1910." Full review
Zagat
4.2
"This “beautifully restored” beaux arts property (first opened in 1910 and once frequented by movie stars and politicians) has been remodeled “inside and out” and boasts “heavenly” luxury linens."
Jetsetter
"Landmark 1910 hotel with a thoroughly modern look, celeb chef fare and an extensive art collection." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Blackstone isn't just a hotel, it's a modern art gallery replete with more than 1,600 pieces of art from emerging Chicago artists." Full review
Gayot
"Reviving a historical landmark with contemporary style and a touch of whimsy."