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The Blackstone, Autograph CollectionvsHotel Blake
Both Renaissance Blackstone Chicago Hotel and Hotel Blake Chicago are rated very highly by those who travel for a living. On balance, Renaissance Blackstone Chicago Hotel is preferred by most professionals compared to Hotel Blake Chicago. Renaissance Blackstone Chicago Hotel comes in at #21 in Chicago with praise from 13 sources such as Travel + Leisure, Fodor's and Lonely Planet.
The Blackstone, Autograph Collection
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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
OysterUpscale
"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
Zagat4.2
"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."
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
