Hotel BlakevsThe Godfrey Hotel Chicago
Both hotels are praised by writers. On balance, The Godfrey Hotel Chicago is the choice of most writers compared to Hotel Blake Chicago. The Godfrey Hotel Chicago has a TripExpert Score of 83 with positive reviews from 11 reviewers like Condé Nast Traveler, Travel + Leisure and Star Service.
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
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.
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
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
The Godfrey Hotel Chicago Show All Reviews
127 West Huron at LaSalle, Chicago, IL 60654
From $98/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Star Service
"All units are stocked with minibars, safes, iPod docks, free Wi-Fi, 46-inch flat-screen TVs with movies, thermostats and blackout drapes." Full review
Gayot
"Celebrated for its unique architecture, it's best described as "distinctive," both inside and out."
Condé Nast Traveler
"Within The Godfrey Hotel Chicago’s 16-story cubist framework are 194 guestrooms and 27 one-bedroom suites." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Inspired by Cubism, Chicago’s newest boutique hotel is sleek and chic with spacious rooms." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"The flagship for the Godfrey brand, the upscale Godfrey Hotel Chicago is located in the River North neighborhood, an eight-minute walk from the Magnificent Mile." Full review
Time Out
"From its striking cubist facade down to the stylish and modern interiors, the Godfrey Hotel Chicago lives up to its four star status from the get-go." Full review
Jetsetter
"River North’s techy new boutique gem with the city’s largest roofscape and a bold futuristic exterior." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"The Godfrey pops eyeballs with its super-cool, Cubist-inspired architecture." Full review
Fodor's
"While the neighborhood is a hotspot for bars and parties, the vibe here is decidedly chill thanks to low-key lounge music and super quiet accommodations. " Full review
Frommer's
"With an on-site spa, a good fitness room, a hopping night scene and an excellent restaurant, the Godfry packs in the kind of amenities one usually expects at a Ritz Carlton-priced hotel." Full review