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The Blackstone, Autograph Collection vs The Peninsula Chicago
Both properties are endorsed by professionals. On balance, The Peninsula Chicago is preferred by most reviewers compared to The Blackstone, Autograph Collection. The Peninsula Chicago comes in at #1 in Chicago with praise from 21 publications including Time Out, Jetsetter and Zagat.
The Blackstone, Autograph Collection
Michelin Guide
Concierge
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636 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60605
From $213 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Michelin Guide
"The Beaux-Arts exterior makes a stunning first impression, but the sizzle resides solely indoors."
Concierge
"The hotel makes a good base for walking tours of the Loop's architectural landmarks, and is across the street from Grant Park, site of many lakefront festivals."
Fodor's
"The lobby of this classic hotel has gold-trimmed walls, a gold sofa, and modern flower arrangements that make it an unusual mix of old and new."
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Oyster
Upscale
"The quirky, 328-room Blackstone hotel across from Grant Park, in South Loop, mixes contemporary style with the building's restored historic grandeur."
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Condé Nast Traveler
"Dubbed "the hotel of presidents," this South Loop mainstay on Grant Park has hosted more than a dozen leaders of the United States."
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The Peninsula Chicago
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108 East Superior Street, Chicago, IL 60611
From $333 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Michelin Guide
"No detail is overlooked... The Peninsula Spa offers a temple of serenity in the heart of the Gold Coast."
Concierge
"The 339 rooms at this swank Gold Coaster, aptly located next to Tiffany, are patrician and huge... Avoiding flash for understated glamour, they glow in a fitting palette of soft golds."
Fodor's
"On weekend nights the Peninsula's soaring lobby lounge becomes a sweet fantasia, centered on an overflowing chocolate buffet."
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Insight Guides
"Book a family fun package at this swanky Far East-inspired spot, or zero in on available perks, such as PlayStations, coloring books, and board games."
Oyster
Luxury
"The Peninsula Chicago, a classic 339-room Chicago hotel right on the Magnificent Mile, exudes elegance and luxury."
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