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“Historic grand-dame updated for the 21st-century. Built in the Beaux-Art era, this city-centre luxury hotel is the epitome of boutique glamour. Wood-panelling, chandeliers & double-height ceilings combine with buzzing restaurants, extensive art collection & quirky modern furniture to great effect.”

“Historic grand-dame updated for the 21st-century. Built in the Beaux-Art era, this city-centre luxury hotel is the epitome of boutique glamour. Wood-panelling, chandeliers & double-height ceilings combine with buzzing restaurants, extensive art collection & quirky modern furniture to great effect.”

Recommended For

  • City Style
  • A Chicago institution dripping in history which feels cool, chic and on the pulse
  • Great walks
  • Grant Park is literally on the doorstep. Explore Millenium Park, world-famous Cloud Atlas and Buckingham Fountain
  • Designer Shopping
  • Grab a bus or walk up Michigan Avenue - known as Magnificent Mile - to hit the designer shops
  • Museums
  • The Art Institute of Chicago is just up the road
  • Local markets
  • Close to nightlife
  • Sights nearby
  • Historic
  • The property was the tallest in the city when it opened; since then it has hosted 12 US presidents and countless celebrities
  • Views
  • Many rooms have views of Lake Michigan and Grant Park
  • Pet friendly
  • There are pet friendly guest rooms. Fees apply
  • Family Suites
  • Wedding license
  • Disabled access
  • Child friendly
  • Gym
  • Restaurant
  • Charming
  • Designer
  • Full of character
  • Downtown
  • Romantic
  • Luxury
  • Contemporary
  • Retro/Vintage
  • Chic
  • Landmark
  • Artworks
  • Grand Hotel

Facilities

  • Views
  • Many rooms have views of Lake Michigan and Grant Park
  • Pet friendly
  • There are pet friendly guest rooms. Fees apply
  • Wifi
  • Wifi is chargeable
  • Wedding license
  • Air conditioning
  • Games room
  • Business Centre
  • Safe
  • Bath robes
  • Family Suites
  • Bar
  • Satellite / Cable TV
  • Fireplace
  • Walking distance restaurants
  • Meeting Room
  • Library
  • Laundry
  • Room service
  • Gym
  • Garden
  • Concierge
  • Child friendly
  • Sitting Room
  • Disabled access
  • Restaurant

Activities

  • Great walks
  • Grant Park is literally on the doorstep. Explore Millenium Park, world-famous Cloud Atlas and Buckingham Fountain
  • Designer Shopping
  • Grab a bus or walk up Michigan Avenue - known as Magnificent Mile - to hit the designer shops
  • Theatre
  • It's a short walk to see the glorious Chicago Symphony Orchestra in action
  • Museums
  • The Art Institute of Chicago is just up the road
  • Local markets
  • Sights nearby
  • Close to nightlife

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The Blackstone

Originally published by The Telegraph (view article)