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The Blackstone, Autograph Collection vs The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago
The Blackstone, Autograph Collection and The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago are both highly recommended by professionals. On balance, The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago ranks slightly better than The Blackstone, Autograph Collection. The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago comes in at 89 with approval from 16 reviews such as Concierge, Forbes Travel Guide and Lonely Planet.
The Blackstone, Autograph Collection
Michelin Guide
Concierge
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Oyster
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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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Readers' Choice Award
"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 Ritz-Carlton, Chicago
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160 E Pearson St, Chicago, IL 60611-2124
From $224 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Michelin Guide
"It just does not get any better than this... One of the city's most coveted locations."
Concierge
"After a multimillion-dollar renovation completed in spring 2009, you'd never guess that it's one of the country's oldest Ritz hotels."
Travel + Leisure
"Situated directly above Water Tower Place, the Ritz-Carlton has an Art Nouveau—inspired lobby with a dramatic marble fountain and wall-to-wall windows framing views of the city below."
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Time Out
"The 435 richly appointed rooms take up the top 15 floors of Water Tower Place and come with high ceilings, marble bathrooms and picture windows."
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Star Service
"Situated at Michigan Avenue, near North Side, this property is now officially part of the Ritz-Carlton chain. Similar to the Four Seasons here, this is one of the city's top addresses."
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