The Blackstone Chicago, a Renaissance Hotel is a building built in 1910. It’s known to be an absolute favorite of several presidents, including President Obama and world dignitaries. Many celebrities and sports legends claim this historic hotel as their favorite as well. After reopening in 2008 and a $128 million dollar renovation, it’s been restored to its original French Beaux-Arts architectural form. This place is a wonderland for art lovers as well since there are over 1,400 art pieces showcased throughout the hotel that were created by local artists.

This ideal location on South Michigan is excellent for anyone who likes to tour through the city, viewing such landmarks as the Shedd Aquarium, Soldier Field, the Field Museum, Grant Park and the Art Institute of Chicago. This area has something for just about everyone!

For the Catalan cuisine lovers of the world, the Mercat a la Planxa has won major awards for their great food and décor so it is exceptional for even the pickiest of eaters.  Your room is waiting for you at The Blackstone Chicago.

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What we love about this hotel is that it reopened in 2008 after a $128 million renovation that restored it to its original French Beaux-Arts architecture and updated its rooms and amenities. That much care put into where you'll lay your head down for a few nights gives this hotel cool points for sure. It also happens to be listed on the National Register of HIstoric Places and is prime real estate, location-wise, where it sits on South Michigan Avenue. Book a room or suite today and bring your pets along, they are completely allowed!

Awards and Accolades

• AAA Four Diamond Award (since 2009) 
• Best Chicago Hotels: The Blackstone Chicago - ranked No.7 out of 270 Chicago hotels 
  U.S. News & World Report, 2012
• Best Chicago Hotels: The Blackstone Chicago - ranked No.11 out of 92 Chicago hotels 
  U.S. News & World Report, 2011
• Most Popular, Hotel, Food, Décor, Spanish/Tapas Restaurants in Chicago: Mercat a la Planxa 
  Zagat Survey Chicago, 2011