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Hotel FelixvsThe Blackstone, Autograph Collection

Renaissance Blackstone Chicago Hotel and Hotel Felix are both recommended by those who travel for a living. Overall, Renaissance Blackstone Chicago Hotel scores significantly higher than Hotel Felix. Renaissance Blackstone Chicago Hotel comes in at 82 with praise from 12 sources including Gayot, oyster.com and Frommer's.

Hotel Felix
8/10
111 W. Huron St., Chicago, IL 60654
From $115/night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
  • Laundy Room
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Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
"It doesn't just do well, but it looks good too at this chic, contemporary hotel."
Time Out Time Out
"The Felix opened in 2009, bringing a green sensibility to a building that opened in 1926 but had falled on hard times." Full review
Star Service Star Service
"On the corner of Clark and Huron streets, in River North...this eco-minded hotel deserves kudos for being Chicago's first Silver LEED-certified hotel." Full review
Gayot Gayot
"Like a blooming rose in a rock garden, this eco-friendly boutique hotel perpetuates an environmentally conscious lifestyle in a bustling city setting."
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"This River North hotel is all about Zen ambience." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Upscale
"Chicago's first hotel built to meet Silver LEED certifications for its eco-friendly practices, Hotel Felix merges upscale amenities with renewable furnishings and energy efficiency." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"Hip but cozy, the Hotel Felix uses a mixture of soft browns and grays throughout; the rooms are stylish, and the lobby, decorated with glass sculptures hanging from the ceiling, is small and inviting." Full review
The Telegraph The Telegraph
8.0
"Earth tones and earth-friendly practices rule this spirited hotel, from the carpeting and flooring made of recycled materials to the bleach-free cleaning products." Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"The hotel pays close attention to making those sustainable design principles visually appealing...the rooms are quite small at this Silver LEED-certified hotel, as are the bathrooms" Full review
The Blackstone, Autograph Collection
8/10
636 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60605
From $213/night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
"The Beaux-Arts exterior makes a stunning first impression, but the sizzle resides solely indoors."
Concierge 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 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
Oyster Oyster
Upscale
"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 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 Time Out
"This downtown Chicago hotel has been a favorite of movie stars, sports legends, royalty and presidents since 1910." Full review
Zagat Zagat
4.2
"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 Jetsetter
"Landmark 1910 hotel with a thoroughly modern look, celeb chef fare and an extensive art collection." Full review
Travel + Leisure 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 Gayot
"Reviving a historical landmark with contemporary style and a touch of whimsy."
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