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Hotel BlakevsHilton Chicago
Both properties are recommended by experts. On balance, Hilton Chicago ranks marginally higher than Hotel Blake Chicago. Hilton Chicago comes in at #34 in Chicago with recommendations from 9 sources including Time Out, Oyster and Lonely Planet.
Hotel Blake
Michelin Guide
Travel + Leisure
Time Out
Star Service
Zagat
Oyster
Not For Tourists
Gayot
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
500 S Dearborn Street, Chicago, IL 60605
From $119/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Michelin Guide "Spacious rooms, reasonable rates, and a top-notch restaurant."
Travel + Leisure "Fusing boutique-hotel modern with the historic architecture of the Printers Row neighborhood, the Blake’s 19th-century Morton Salt building façade leads to an of-the-moment lobby." Full review
Time Out "Located in the heart of Printers Row, the hotel's historic exterior belies the chic, contemporary digs that lie within its walls." Full review
Star Service "In historic Printer's Row in the Morton Salt building, over the last few years this moderately priced boutique-hotel has taken on the silhouette of a youngster in a bounce house." Full review
i
The best rooms face the street from floors five and up; request a Superior room with bay window facing the front of the hotel.
Zagat4.2
"This “beautiful” Wyndham in a historic South Loop building, decorated with dark woods and red accents throughout, is “good overall for the price” and offers perks such as free property-wide WiFi."
OysterUpscale
"The 162-room, four-pearl Hotel Blake Chicago offerssophisticated, boutique accommodations at a convenient location just one blocksouth of the loop and within a brief walk of train stations." Full review
Not For Tourists "Sleep boutique near the CBOT."
Gayot "The Wyndham Blake lived a prior incarnation as a printing shop on well-preserved Printer's Row."
Fodor's "It is ideal for business travelers who want to be near the city's financial district and is close to Columbia College, the Art Institute and other museums, and Grant Park." Full review
i
Choose a suite and you'll have a condo-size spread with fantastic views of downtown.
Lonely Planet "It’s a unique location midway between downtown’s core and the Museum Campus, though not much goes on in the evenings." Full review
Hilton Chicago Fodor's Oyster Time Out Star Service Gayot Zagat Not For Tourists
Frommer's Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
720 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60605
From $148/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Fodor's "It's a bustling convention hotel, but one that retains its distinguished 1920s heritage in a Renaissance-inspired entrance hall and gold-and-gilt grand ballroom." Full review
OysterUpscale
"The historic, 1,544-room Hilton Chicago once hosted presidents and dignitaries, but today it's just a massive chain hotel in South Loop, a little far from many popular tourist sites." Full review
Time Out "The hotel boasts its own charm: fine art décor, 'executive' level for pampering and pub authenticity from Irish exchange program for staff." Full review
Star Service "The capacious lobby of this monolith—bright with chandeliers, marble and faux-gold flourishes, and frescoes overhead—makes a dramatic first impression. " Full review
Gayot "It is in a good location, near the city's celebrated Art Institute."
Zagat4.0
"“Though showing some age”, this “old grand hotel” with an “exquisitely decorated” lobby is “still a classy place” where “helpful” staffers cater to a mix of conference guests and families."
Not For Tourists "Lots of conferences at this enormous hotel."
Frommer's "The sprawling Hilton is one of the Loop's best choices for families, thanks to its indoor pool, proximity to major museums and Grant Park (where kids can run around)" Full review
Lonely Planet "This was the world’s largest hotel, having close to 3000 rooms... renovations brought that total down to a mere 1544, but the gilt grandeur and crystal-dripping class have remained." Full review
Lonely Planet "This was the world’s largest hotel, having close to 3000 rooms... renovations brought that total down to a mere 1544, but the gilt grandeur and crystal-dripping class have remained." Full review
