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Hotel Blake vs The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North

Both hotels are highly recommended by experts. On balance, Palomar Chicago, a Kimpton Hotel ranks slightly higher than Hotel Blake Chicago. Palomar Chicago, a Kimpton Hotel ranks #25 in Chicago with endorsements from 13 sources like BlackBook, Travel + Leisure and Gayot.

Hotel Blake
Hotel Blake
7 / 10
500 S Dearborn Street, Chicago, IL 60605
From $119 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
"Spacious rooms, reasonable rates, and a top-notch restaurant."
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Fusing boutique-hotel modern with the historic architecture of the Printers Row neighborhood, the Blake’s 19th-century Morton Salt building façade leads to an of-the-moment lobby." Full review
Time Out Time Out
"Located in the heart of Printers Row, the hotel's historic exterior belies the chic, contemporary digs that lie within its walls." Full review
Star Service Star Service
"In historic Printer's Row in the Morton Salt building, over the last few years this moderately priced boutique-hotel has taken on the silhouette of a youngster in a bounce house." Full review
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The best rooms face the street from floors five and up; request a Superior room with bay window facing the front of the hotel.
Zagat Zagat
4.2
"This “beautiful” Wyndham in a historic South Loop building, decorated with dark woods and red accents throughout, is “good overall for the price” and offers perks such as free property-wide WiFi."
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The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North
The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North
8 / 10
505 North State Street, Chicago, IL 60654
From $87 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Free Internet
  • Laundry Service
  • Laundy Room
  • Restaurant
  • Pool
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Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
"The sparkling Palomar brings innovation, style, and panache to the Windy City."
Frommer's Frommer's
"The Palomar's contemporary-cool look and eclectic decorative details put it firmly in boutique hotel territory, but its indoor pool and attached deck set it apart from the competition." Full review
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Request one of the upgraded corner rooms for maximum light.
Fodor's Fodor's
"In the middle of one of Chicago's most vibrant neighborhoods and close to Rush Street nightlife, this trendy hot spot delivers solid rooms and excellent cuisine." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Upscale
"The 261-room Hotel Palomar is one of the best Kimpton hotels in the city, and the only one in River North, near the Magnificent Mile." Full review
Star Service Star Service
"Has evolved into one of the city's favorite hotels for its ability to combine cool coastal style with a Midwesterner's utter lack of pretension." Full review
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