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The Blackstone, Autograph Collection vs W Chicago - City Center
Both properties are recommended by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, The Blackstone, Autograph Collection ranks slightly better than W Chicago - City Center. The Blackstone, Autograph Collection scores 85 with accolades from 13 sources such as Lonely Planet, Frommer's and Fodor's.
The Blackstone, Autograph Collection
Michelin Guide
Concierge
Fodor's
Oyster
Condé Nast Traveler
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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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W Chicago - City Center
Frommer's
Concierge
Lonely Planet
Oyster
Time Out
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172 West Adams, Chicago, IL 60603
From $153 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's
"If you're the loll-around-in-bed type, this is a great place to do it; the super-comfy beds feature cushiony pillow-top mattresses, soft duvets, and mounds of pillows."
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Concierge
"Details from the former 1929 Beaux Arts gentleman's club can be seen in the lobby's vaulted arches and gold-leaf ceiling, although a 2009 renovation added thoroughly modern touches."
Lonely Planet
"Employees all wear black at this hip hotel where the soaring ‘living room’ (lobby/bar) feels a little like a dance club, especially when the DJ gets going."
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Oyster
Upscale
"The 368-room W City Center features a funky blend of neoclassical and modern design styles."
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Time Out
"This stunning Beaux Arts building, which started out as a private men’s club in 1929, has been transformed into one of Starwood’s sleek W Hotels."
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