The Blackstone, A Chicago Renaissance Hotel

636 South Michigan Ave

Chicago, IL 60605

Property Description - The Blackstone, A Chicago Renaissance Hotel

Discover The Blackstone Renaissance, a downtown Chicago luxury hotel near Grant Park. This downtown Chicago hotel has been a favorite of movie stars, sports legends, royalty and presidents since 1910. Thoughtfully restored to its original grandeur, this Michigan Avenue hotel features French Beaux-Arts architecture and over 1,400 contemporary works by local artists. The Blackstone boasts stunning guest rooms and suites, while Mercat a la Planxa serves modern Catalan cuisine in a unique Mediterranean setting. Host unforgettable affairs inside the magnificent Crystal Ballroom and marvel at 11,396 square feet of lavish meeting space. Located just steps from Chicago?s major attractions including McCormick Place, Grant Park, Soldier Field, Art Institute of Chicago, Field Museum, Millennium Park, Navy Pier and Shedd Aquarium. Welcome to The Legendary Blackstone Renaissance.

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General Property Information - The Blackstone, A Chicago Renaissance Hotel

Check In: 4:00 PM

Check Out: 12:00 PM

Currency:American Dollars

Floors: 23

Rooms: 328

Year Opened: 1908

Year Renovated: 2007

Airport Details

Chicago/OHare, (ORD), 18.00, NE, Mile; Chicago/Midway, (MDW), 11.20, NE, Mile

Areas Served

Chicago

Area Attractions

McCormick Place Convention Center
AMC River East
Lucky Strike Lanes
Navy Pier
Grant Park
Grant Park
Buckingham Fountain
Millenium Park
Art Institute of Chicago
Field Museum
Shedd Aquarium
Adler Planetarium
Museum of Science and Industry
Museum of Contemporary Art
DuSable Museum
Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum
Chicago Children's Museum
Soldier Field
United Center (Chicago Bulls / Chicago BlackHawks)
Harrison Red Line Stop
Union Station
University of Chicago
University of Illinois - Chicago
Loyola University
Chicago Marathon
Chicago Bulls at United Center
Chicago Blackhawks at United Center
McDonald's Thanksgiving Parade
Daley Plaza Christkindlmarket & Santa's House
Magnificent Mile Lights Festival
Oktoberfest Chicago
ZooLights
St. Patrick's Day Parade
Chicago Country Music Festival
Chicago Double Decker/Trolley Tours
Chicago Architecture Foundation River Cruise
Segway on the Lakefront
Mystic Blue Cruises
Odyssey Cruises
Wendella Boats
Grant Park
Lyric Opera
Magnificent Mile
McCormick Place Convention Center
Museum of Contemporary Art
Museum of Science and Industry
Navy Pier
Sears Tower
Millenium Park
Adler Planetarium
Art Institute of Chicago
Buckingham Fountain
Chicago Symphony Center
Field Museum of Natural History
John G. Shedd Aquarium
Lincoln Park Zoo
Columbia College
East-West University
Roosevelt University
DePaul University
John Marshall Law School
Second City
Tommy Gun's Garage
Bar Louie
Magnificent Mile
Westfield Northbridge Shopping Center
Merchandise Mart
Chicago Place
Oak Street
WaterTower
Chicago Cubs
Chicago White Sox
United Center (Chicago Bulls / Chicago BlackHawks)
Chicago Fire
Chicago
Oriental Theater - Ford Center
LaSalle Bank Theater
Cadillac Palace Theater
Briar Street Theater
Chicago Theater
Chicago Greyhound Station
Chicago Loop

About the Location

City - Location Type: City

Property Amenities - The Blackstone, A Chicago Renaissance Hotel

Outlet Adapters

ATM/Cash Machine

Barber Shop

Bath Tub

Beach

Barber/Beauty Shop

Business Center

Car Rental Desk

Coffee Shop

Coffee Maker in Room

Concierge Desk

Connecting Rooms

City Center

Currency Exchange

Handicapped Rooms/Facilities

Drugstore

Elevators

Express Checkout

FAX

Florist

Golf

Grab Bars in Bathroom

Exercise Gym

Hairdryers Available

Health Club

Ice Machine

High speed internet access

Wireless Internet Access

Iron

Ironing Board

Jogging Track

Childrens Activities

Lounge

Maid Service

Mini Bar

In Room Movies

Meeting/Banquet Facilities

Multi-line Phone

No Smoking Rooms/Facilities

Free Newspaper

News Stand

Valet Parking

Private Bathroom

Radio

Restaurant

Rollaway Beds

Bathrobes

Room Service

Safe Deposit Box

Safe

Sailing

Shower

Sofa Bed

Fitness Center or Spa

Telephone

Tennis

Temperature Control

Turndown Service

Television with Cable

TV Remote Control

Laundry/Valet Services

Video Checkout

Voicemail

Volleyball

Wake-up Service

Wedding Services

Wet Bar

Room Information - The Blackstone, A Chicago Renaissance Hotel

The amenities listed in this description represent a sample of amenities available in some or all guest rooms in this hotel

Other room type than std, dlx, ste, ... etc.

Restaurant Info

Mercat a la Planxa: Celebrity Chef Jose Garces serves modern Catalan including tapas and chops with Mediterranean ambiance.
Starbucks
Yolk: A restaurant that pushes the envelope with new and creative breakfasts, specialty juices, and their own private labeled premium coffee.
Chicago Firehouse Restaurant: Located in a renovated Chicago Firehouse that dates to 1905, this restaurant features and American classic menu.
Opera: Opera is home to Executive Chef Beverly Kim, with a space that overflows with color and a feel of wonderland ambiance.
The Bongo Room: Sample menu selections such as Pumpkin Carrot Cheesecake Flapjacks, Macadamia Nut Pancakes and the Smoked Chicken & Apple Club.
Tamarind: Pan-Asian cuisine with an extensive menu.
Harry Caray's Restaurant: Serves the finest prime, aged steaks and chops in a truly warm "Chicago" atmosphere.
Tavern on Rush: An upscale, contemporary steakhouse that offers an extensive menu of classic American fare.
Avec: A wine bar that features rustic food inspired by the wine-growing regions of Southern France, Italy, Portugal and the coast of Spain.
Quartino's Pizzeria: An urban restaurant that offers authentic regional Italian food and wine in a lively, welcoming atmosphere.
Giordano's: World Famous Chicago stuffed pizza.
The Signature Room: Atop the John Hancock Center with breathtaking city views.
Japonais Restaurant & Lounge: Contemporary Japanese cuisine and sushi an an exciting, yet intimate setting.
Roy's Hawaiian Cuisine: European techniques and Asian cuisine meet Hawaiian hospitality to create a fine dining experience.
Greek Islands Restaurants: Classic Greek restaurant that Imports it's own extra virgin olive oil, wine, cheeses, seafood, olives, herb sand spices directly from Greece.
Blackbird: A modern fine-dining establishment with cuisine that has been described as quietly revolutionary.
La Scarola: Cozy Italian restaurant that serves all of the Italian classics.
one sixtyblue: A meal at one sixtyblue artfully blends vibrant seasonal flavors, modern traditions and an easy charm.? Chef Michael McDonald?s American cuisine celebrates daily life guided by market-fresh inspiration.
Roditys Restaurant: Located in the heart of Greektown, Roditys radiates warmth and serves fresh Greek cuisine.