Hotel BlakevsThe Allegro Royal Sonesta Hotel Chicago Loop
Hotel Blake Chicago and Kimpton Hotel Allegro are both rated highly by professional travelers. Overall, Kimpton Hotel Allegro scores slightly better than Hotel Blake Chicago. Kimpton Hotel Allegro is ranked #27 in Chicago with approval from 12 reviewers including Oyster, Michelin Guide and Gayot.
Hotel Blake
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
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The best rooms face the street from floors five and up; request a Superior room with bay window facing the front of the hotel.
Zagat
4.2
"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."
Oyster
Upscale
"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
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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
The Allegro Royal Sonesta Hotel Chicago Loop Show All Reviews
171 W Randolph Street, Chicago, IL 60601
From $84/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Concierge
- Restaurant
- Fitness Center
- Family Friendly
Michelin Guide
"The demeanor here is relaxed, fun, and youthful... it offers the top-notch amenities of a major hotel chain."
Frommer's
"The Allegro's laid-back vibe makes it a better bet for families and couples than other, more business-focused Loop hotels." Full review
Fodor's
"Theater lovers will relish an opportunity to stay at this Art Deco–themed hot spot." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"This 438-room Kimpton hotel is located in the heart of the Theatre District, and surrounded by the corporate offices of the Loop." Full review
Rough Guide
"With a colourful, updated Art Deco design, this boutique hotel is sure to delight. Luxury amenities throughout, and a wine reception in the afternoon."
Time Out
"From the Tootsie Roll candies at the front desk to the zebra-print robes in the suites, the Allegro boasts a whimsical sense of style." Full review
Star Service
"Displays all the Kimpton earmarks, from its eclectic decor blending art nouveau with 1960s modernism to its generous free amenities and pet-friendly policy." Full review
Gayot
"This is a lively and original hotel, full of bold, bright colors and good-looking furnishings."
BlackBook
"Formerly the old Bismarck, the Hotel Allegro has been rejuvenated into an Art Deco, entertainment-themed party palace in the theatre district."
Zagat
3.8
"This Kimpton boutique has achieved a “sweet blend of new school and old school” with a "stylish" and "modern" update to a historic art deco building."