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The Blackstone, Autograph Collection vs Virgin Hotels Chicago

Both properties are endorsed by expert reviewers. On balance, The Blackstone, Autograph Collection scores marginally better than Virgin Hotels Chicago. The Blackstone, Autograph Collection ranks #22 in Chicago with approval from 13 reviews including Frommer's, Jetsetter and Condé Nast Traveler.

The Blackstone, Autograph Collection
The Blackstone, Autograph Collection
8 / 10
636 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60605
From $213 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
"The Beaux-Arts exterior makes a stunning first impression, but the sizzle resides solely indoors."
Concierge 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 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." Full review
Oyster 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." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler 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." Full review
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Virgin Hotels Chicago
Virgin Hotels Chicago
8 / 10
203 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60601
From $104 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Gayot Gayot
"Located in a historic Chicago office building, the Old Dearborn Bank Building, a key feature will be high-tech communal spaces where guests can work, eat, socialize and relax."
Zagat Zagat
"Sir Richard Branson touches down in Chicago with this luxe Loop hotel, the nation’s inaugural outpost."
Star Service Star Service
"This has an enthusiastic global fan base born from other sectors: airlines, music, telecommunications, etc." Full review
Time Out Time Out
"The new Virgin Hotel is a dream hotel for people into design and technology, with an app to control the room temperature, a pour-over coffee setup in each room and a Tesla to give free rides to guests." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Virgin doesn't have rooms—it has chambers." Full review
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