The Blackstone, A Chicago Renaissance Hotel

636 South Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL 60605
Nightly Rates: ( 129.00 - 329.00 )
4 Star

Property Description

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.

Amenities

· 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
· 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
· TV
· Television with Cable
· TV Remote Control
· Laundry/Valet Services
· Video Checkout
· Voicemail
· Volleyball
· Wake-up Service
· Wedding Services
· Wet Bar

Room Information

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

Miscellaneous Information

· American Dollars is the native currency.
· Check in time is 4:00 PM
· Check out time is 12:00 PM
· Opened in 1908
· Renovated in 2007
· 328 rooms.
· 0 suites.
· 23 floors.

Directions

City - Location Type: City

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

Restaurant Information

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.

Meeting Facility

Crystal Ballroom Taste Inspiration Studio English Room (Boardroom) POTUS Boardroom The Mayors Office (Boardroom) The Barbershop Chicago & Alton (Dividable) L Metra Art Hall Pre-Function Ballroom Pre-Function Chicago & Alton

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