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Hotel BlakevsThe Westin Chicago River North
Both hotels are praised by experts. On balance, The Westin Chicago River North is the choice of most reviewers compared to Hotel Blake Chicago. The Westin Chicago River North scores 83 with praise from 10 publications 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
The Westin Chicago River North Michelin Guide
Frommer's Fodor's Oyster Travel + Leisure Time Out Star Service Gayot Zagat Lonely Planet Show All Reviews
320 N. Dearborn Ave., Chicago, IL 60610
From $179/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Michelin Guide "Sitting at the edge of the river, the hotel is a convenient base and is a business traveler's favored perch."
Frommer's "The Westin Chicago River North has an understated feel that appeals to those looking for a quiet retreat." Full review
Fodor's "This elegant hotel is centrally located near the premier shopping destination, Michigan Avenue, as well as top Chicago attractions, which makes it an ideal stay for first-time visitors."
OysterUpscale
"There are a few things that take it a step beyond your standard hotel-chain property — spectacular views of the river, sleek, contemporary decor, and two popular on-site restaurants." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Located right on the Chicago River... this 20-story hotel features an exterior of polished granite and glass that seems indistinguishable from the towers surrounding it." Full review
Time Out "Stunning city views, on-sight restaurants, and proximity to Chicago's House of Blues only add to this hotel's swanky vibe." Full review
Star Service "This is a predominately business oriented address with spacious and stylish rooms that will appeal to demanding upper-midrange travelers from either side of the fence." Full review
Gayot "This reliable, upscale hotel is conveniently located in a neighborhood well known for its art galleries, boutiques and restaurants."
Zagat4.2
"A “perfect home base” in River North, this chain outpost with “great conference facilities” is geared primarily toward the business set."
Lonely Planet "Frequent travelers choose the Westin chain for the ‘heavenly beds,’ with superthick mattresses and high-thread-count sheets."
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Frequent travelers choose the Westin chain for the ‘heavenly beds,’ with superthick mattresses and high-thread-count sheets.
