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Hotel BlakevsThe Royal Sonesta Chicago River North
Both hotels are highly recommended by experts. On balance, Palomar Chicago, a Kimpton Hotel ranks slightly higher than Hotel Blake Chicago. Palomar Chicago, a Kimpton Hotel ranks #25 in Chicago with endorsements from 13 sources like BlackBook, Travel + Leisure and Gayot.
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
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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.
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
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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 Royal Sonesta Chicago River North Michelin Guide
Frommer's Fodor's Oyster Star Service Gayot
BlackBook Travel + Leisure Time Out
The Telegraph Show All Reviews
505 North State Street, Chicago, IL 60654
From $87/night
- Pet Friendly
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Laundy Room
- Restaurant
- Pool
Michelin Guide "The sparkling Palomar brings innovation, style, and panache to the Windy City."
Frommer's "The Palomar's contemporary-cool look and eclectic decorative details put it firmly in boutique hotel territory, but its indoor pool and attached deck set it apart from the competition." Full review
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Request one of the upgraded corner rooms for maximum light.
Fodor's "In the middle of one of Chicago's most vibrant neighborhoods and close to Rush Street nightlife, this trendy hot spot delivers solid rooms and excellent cuisine." Full review
OysterUpscale
"The 261-room Hotel Palomar is one of the best Kimpton hotels in the city, and the only one in River North, near the Magnificent Mile." Full review
Star Service "Has evolved into one of the city's favorite hotels for its ability to combine cool coastal style with a Midwesterner's utter lack of pretension." Full review
Gayot "This 261-room hotel is located in River North, the artistic hub of downtown Chicago."
BlackBook "Boutique hotel gussied up by SF-based designer Orlando Diaz-Azcuy, featuring 17 floors and 261 rooms in smart colors and chic lines."
Travel + Leisure "This low-key hotel goes the extra mile to make families feel welcome (even including in-room child safety kits)." Full review
Time Out "Fido and Fluffy are welcome to stay at this posh River North hotel, which is home to Sable Kitchen & Bar." Full review
The Telegraph9.0
"Fun and a little bit funky, this 17-floor boutique hotel celebrates art and doesn’t shy away from daring colors." Full review
