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Hotel BlakevsWaldorf Astoria Chicago
Both Hotel Blake Chicago and Waldorf Astoria Chicago are praised by professional reviewers. On balance, Waldorf Astoria Chicago is preferred by most writers compared to Hotel Blake Chicago. Waldorf Astoria Chicago comes in at #8 in Chicago with praise from 17 sources like Fodor's, Concierge and Michelin Guide.
Hotel Blake
Michelin Guide
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Time Out
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Zagat
Oyster
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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
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
Waldorf Astoria Chicago Michelin Guide
Concierge Fodor's Oyster Time Out Star Service Gayot Zagat
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11 East Walton, Chicago, IL 60611
From $276/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Michelin Guide "Walk through the cobblestoned motor court that resembles a French chateau, and step into the striking lobby-you'll think you've died and gone to haute heaven at this grand dime."
Concierge "The Elysian, a 2009 arrival to Chicago's hotel scene, may be the most elegant boutique hotel to open in the city in years."
Fodor's "The elegant roms are furnished with platinum- and champagne-color palettes and textured wallpaper; and most of the marble-covered bathrooms have a deep soaking tub." Full review
OysterLuxury
"The Waldorf-Astoria offers top-of-the-line luxury in Chicago. With an intimate, boutique feel -- but all the amenities of a large hotel -- the 215-room Waldorf caters to leisure and..." Full review
Time Out "Those who’d rather not penny-pinch on their next staycation can go all out at this Gold Coast hotel, where the guest rooms average 890 square feet." Full review
Star Service "Between State and North Rust streets, three blocks west of the John Hancock Tower, this swanky property is pitched as an alternative for gourmands and fashionistas seeking a more intimate pad." Full review
i
The best views to request include head-on vistas of the John Hancock Tower.
Gayot "Like the New York original, this Waldorf Astoria hotel is pure luxury."
Zagat4.7
"This “grand” Gold Coast outpost is the “ultimate in luxury” and gets “10 stars” from fans for its “subtle style”, “exceptional service” and “impeccable attention to details.”"
Forbes Travel Guide 4 Stars
"Waldorf Astoria Chicago, which was until recently The Elysian hotel, is an Art Deco jewel inspired by the style of Coco Chanel." Full review
Frommer's "The lavishness continues inside the hotel, which you could call “French manor-style,” but “palatial” is more accurate." Full review
