The Blackstone, Autograph Collection vs W Chicago - Lakeshore
The Blackstone, Autograph Collection and W Chicago - Lakeshore are both recommended by experts. On balance, The Blackstone, Autograph Collection is the choice of most writers compared to W Chicago - Lakeshore. The Blackstone, Autograph Collection comes in at 85 with endorsements from 13 publications including Concierge, Jetsetter and Michelin Guide.
The Blackstone, Autograph Collection
Show All Reviews
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."
Full review
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
"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
W Chicago - Lakeshore
Show All Reviews
644 N Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60611
From $112 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Frommer's
"This property promotes itself as a hip boutique hotel and attracts a relatively young clientele, but sophisticated travelers might feel like it's trying too hard."
Full review
Fodor's
"Overlooking Lake Michigan and Navy Pier, this sleek, high-energy hotel has guest rooms with modern, clean design and an elegant neutral palette."
Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"The 520-room W Chicago - Lakeshore delivers the chic decor you'd expect from a W, and the impressive features."
Full review
Time Out
"The city’s second W hotel has come a long way from its previous incarnation as a Days Inn. The hotel has a sleek, casually expensive décor."
Full review
Star Service
"A clubby verion of its Westin sibs in town, this sexy business hotel also works its magic on couples and fashionable singles that call this their home Friday-Sunday."
Full review