The stunning Beaux-Arts Architecture of Marshall and Fox from 1910 is a true Chicago arrival experience.
Entrance
Entrance
Our stunning Beaux-Arts Architecture of Marshall and Fox from 1910 is a true Chicago arrival experience.
Lobby
Lobby
More than than just a place to check-in, the revamped lobby is truly the heart of the hotel, offering guests the perfect spot to relax, meet new friends, or just people-watch.
Lobby
Lobby
More than than just a place to check-in, the revamped lobby is truly the heart of the hotel, offering guests the perfect spot to relax, meet new friends, or just people-watch.
Lobby
Lobby
More than than just a place to check-in, the revamped lobby is truly the heart of the hotel, offering guests the perfect spot to relax, meet new friends, or just people-watch.
Lobby - Fireplace
Lobby - Fireplace
More than than just a place to check-in, the revamped lobby is truly the heart of the hotel, offering guests the perfect spot to relax, meet new friends, or just people-watch.
Guest Rooms
King Guest Room
King Guest Room
Newly renovated 395 square-foot rooms enhanced by a neutral palette, feature a king bed and beautifully appointed marble bathroom showcasing customized amenities. Guests also enjoy plush bathrobes as well as a 50-inch flat screen television with complimentary entertainment system.
King Lake View Guest Room
King Lake View Guest Room
Newly renovated king lake view guest room featuring views of lake Michigan, enhanced by a marble bathroom showcasing customized amenities. Guests also enjoy the use of plush bathrobes as well as a 50-inch flat screen television with complimentary entertainment system.
King Club Level Guest Room
King Club Level Guest Room
Our renovated king club level guest room featuring access to the 1600 CLUB concierge lounge with daily breakfast and evening hors d'oeuvres. Guests also enjoy a 50-inch flat screen TV with complimentary entertainment system, marble bathroom showcasing customized amenities and plush bathrobes.
Executive King Guest Room
Executive King Guest Room
Newly renovated 510 square foot room spaciously features a sitting area, enhanced by a marble bathroom showcasing customized amenities. Guests also enjoy the use of plush bathrobes as well as a 50-inch flat screen television with complimentary entertainment system.
Queen/Queen Guest Room
Queen/Queen Guest Room
Newly renovated 395 square foot room featuring two queen beds, enhanced by a marble bathroom showcasing with customized amenities. Guests also enjoy the use of plush bathrobes as well as a 50-inch flat screen television with complimentary entertainment system.
Queen/Queen Executive Guest Room
Queen/Queen Executive Guest Room
Newly renovated, spacious room with two queen-size beds featuring a sitting area, enhanced by a marble bathroom showcasing with customized amenities. Guests also enjoy the use of plush bathrobes as well as a 50-inch flat screen television with complimentary entertainment system.
Executive Guest Room Living Space
Executive Guest Room Living Space
Enjoy a spacious living area in our executive guest rooms.
Queen/Queen Lake View Guest Room
Queen/Queen Lake View Guest Room
Our newly renovated queen/queen lake view guest room featuring views of lake Michigan, enhanced by a marble bathroom showcasing customized amenities. Guests also enjoy the use of plush bathrobes as well as a 50-inch flat screen TV with complimentary entertainment system.
Queen Guest Room
Queen Guest Room
Newly renovated guest room featuring one queen bed, enhanced by a marble bathroom showcasing customized amenities. Guests also enjoy the use of plush bathrobes as well as a 50-inch flat screen television with complimentary entertainment system.
Guest Room - City View
Guest Room - City View
The Blackstone overlooks the city of Chicago, bringing you breathtaking views of architectural wonders from your downtown luxury guest room.
Lake View Guest Room
Lake View Guest Room
The Blackstone overlooks Chicago's front yard, bringing you breathtaking views of Lake Michigan and Grant Park from your luxury guest room.
Guest Bathroom
Guest Bathroom
The bathrooms have so much character from the wallpaper design to the creative amenities.
Accessible Bathroom
Accessible Bathroom
Spacious, modern ADA bathroom including accessible bathtub and clever details from the wallpaper design to the creative amenities.
Accessible Bathroom - Roll-In Shower
Accessible Bathroom - Roll-In Shower
Spacious, modern ADA bathroom including accessible roll-in shower and clever details from the wallpaper design to the creative amenities.
Guest Bathroom Amenities
Guest Bathroom Amenities
Our spacious showers are stocked with unique bath amenities in each guest room.
Guest Bathroom Amenities
Guest Bathroom Amenities
Our spacious showers are stocked with unique bath amenities in each guest room.
Suites
Sky Suite - Dining Area
Sky Suite - Dining Area
Located on the new 23rd floor, top floor of The Blackstone, Sky Suite is at the northeast corner of the hotel with breathtaking views of the Chicago skyline, Grant Park, Lake Michigan and Museum Campus. This 890 square-foot spacious suite with 17’ ceilings also includes a dining table for seating up to 6, a large king bedroom with a private bath, guest powder room, living room, working fire place and extended seating area.
One-Bedroom Heaven Suite
One-Bedroom Heaven Suite
Located on the 23rd floor, Heaven Suite is at the southeast corner of the hotel with breathtaking views of the Chicago skyline. This 1300 square-foot suite with 17-foot ceilings includes a dining table, a large king bedroom with a private bath, guest powder room, living room, and working fire place.
Suite of Presidents - Living Area
Suite of Presidents - Living Area
This 1,350 square-foot historic suite includes a deluxe king bedroom with private bath, guest powder room, living room and dining table for seating up to 6. The Suite of Presidents has been the host of twelve United States Presidents providing guests the experience to stay where history was made.
Historic Smoke Filled Suite
Historic Smoke Filled Suite
This 1,350 square-foot historic suite includes a deluxe king bedroom with private bath, powder room, living room and dining table. The Smoke Filled Suite is designed to appear as it had in 1920 when it was the location of the notorious Republic Party Presidential nomination of Warren G. Harding.
One-Bedroom Suite of Presidents
One-Bedroom Suite of Presidents
Live the legacy of The Blackstone in one of our historic suites. These spacious Chicago luxury suites feature an opulent master bedroom inspired by the President and Mrs. Kennedy’s bedroom at the White House.
Sky Suite
Sky Suite
This 890 square-foot spacious suite with 17-foot ceilings also includes a dining table for seating up to six, a large king bedroom with a private bath, guest powder room, living room, working fire place and extended seating area.
Historic Suite - Bathroom
Historic Suite - Bathroom
Enjoy a lavish experience in a historic suite at The Blackstone. Each historic suite includes two spacious marble bathrooms with thoughtful bath amenities and in-room televisions.
Suite Bathroom
Suite Bathroom
For a modern feel, stay at the very top of The Blackstone in one of our modern suites. Each modern suite includes two spacious marble bathrooms with thoughtful bath amenities and in-room televisions.
Services & Amenities
Club Level Access
Club Level Access
Enjoy club level access to our 1600 Club, just steps down from the first floor lobby, featuring artwork and décor which gives a nod to the property’s former name “The Hotel of Presidents”.
1600 Club
1600 Club
The 1600 Club, The Blackstone’s new concierge lounge available to Marriott Reward Members, is unveiled just steps down from the first floor lobby featuring artwork and décor which gives a nod to the property’s former name “The Hotel of Presidents”.
Features
Vintage Lobby Details
Vintage Lobby Details
In our lobby, there are touch points that are exactly like nothing else, including our vintage typewriter for guests' to take a step back in history and tap into their inner writer.
Grand Staircase
Grand Staircase
The Blackstone lobby dates back to 1910 and has been meticulously preserved to pay homage to its status as a historical landmark with modern touches to inspire with a clever contemporary attitude.
Concourse Landing
Concourse Landing
The Blackstone has been meticulously preserved to pay homage to its status as a historical landmark with modern touches to inspire with a clever, contemporary attitude.
Elevator Landing Art - Neon Classic
Elevator Landing Art - Neon Classic
Primarily created by local Chicago artists, The Blackstone's art collection includes 1,600 contemporary art pieces created to combine the hotel’s notorious past with perpetual newness, curated for the contemporary present of The Cultural Mile.
Dining
Mercat a la Planxa
Mercat a la Planxa
Witness the vibrant spirit of a Barcelona market right on Michigan Avenue. Mercat a la Planxa is a destination restaurant in downtown Chicago boasting flavors of Catalonia with an elevated, approachable authentic Spanish cuisine, featuring street food style.
Mercat a la Planxa - Dining Area
Mercat a la Planxa - Dining Area
Witness the vibrant spirit of a Barcelona market right on Michigan Avenue. Mercat a la Planxa is a destination restaurant in downtown Chicago boasting flavors of Catalonia with an elevated, approachable authentic Spanish cuisine, featuring street food style.
Mercat a la Planxa - Seating Area
Mercat a la Planxa - Seating Area
Witness the vibrant spirit of a Barcelona market right on Michigan Avenue. Mercat a la Planxa is a destination restaurant in downtown Chicago boasting flavors of Catalonia with an elevated, approachable authentic Spanish cuisine, featuring street food style.
Mercat a la Planxa - Lower Lounge
Mercat a la Planxa - Lower Lounge
Witness the vibrant spirit of a Barcelona market right on Michigan Avenue. Mercat a la Planxa is a destination restaurant in downtown Chicago boasting flavors of Catalonia with an elevated, approachable authentic Spanish cuisine, featuring street food style.
Mercat a la Planxa - Hors d'oeuvre
Mercat a la Planxa - Hors d'oeuvre
Mercat a la Planxa fuses age-old flavors from Spain’s Catalan region with a modern signature twist, resulting in an inspired market-fresh menu along with Cava, sangria, and wine.
Timothy's Hutch
Timothy's Hutch
Timothy's Hutch offers a list of craft cocktails and a 1960’s-inspired menu of small bites in our lobby.
Recreation & Fitness
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
Our newly updated fitness center has a unique ambience and beautiful view of Lake Michigan.
Activities
Concourse Pool Table
Concourse Pool Table
Enjoy a game of pool on our concourse level.
Nearby Attractions
Grant Park View
Grant Park View
The Blackstone overlooks Chicago's front yard, bringing you breathtaking views of Lake Michigan and Grant Park from your luxury guest room. Both attractions are a short walk from the hotel.
Buckingham Fountain
Buckingham Fountain
The Blackstone hotel is just steps away from the Grant Park which includes the beautiful Buckingham Fountain.
Events & Meetings
Art Hall Pre-Function Area
Art Hall Pre-Function Area
The exquisite art hall at The Blackstone Hotel has been beautifully restored to its original grandeur, with a unique foyer that features a rotating exhibit of local Chicago artists.
English Room - Corporate Setup
English Room - Corporate Setup
The English Room located off of the Historic Art Hall was imported from an English manor in the 1700's and carefully pieced together within the hotel in 1910. The unique venue fuses mahogany walls, ornate plaster, and colorful stained glass creating an enriching experience for up to 80 guests.
English Room - Social Setup
English Room - Social Setup
The English Room is ideal for entertaining in space reminiscent of an exclusive private club. The room was imported from an English manor in the 1700's and carefully pieced together within The Blackstone in 1910. Guests are also steps away from the Historic Art Hall featuring rotating exhibits.
The Barbershop
The Barbershop
Out of the collection of event spaces, this space may hold the most secrets. Named after its original purpose, The Barbershop was requested by the likes of Richard Nixon and Al Capone. This iconic 1,117-square-foot space is laden in marble and features suspended ceilings, and Greek columns.
The Barbershop Meeting Room
The Barbershop Meeting Room
The Barbershop was once the home of a working barbershop with famous and infamous clients who desired the discreet location below street-level, including Al Capone. The space is now available for one of a kind events to entertain up to 84 guests and still features an original barbershop chair.
Inspiration Studio
Inspiration Studio
Located off of the Historic Art Hall, Inspiration Studio is designed to inspire meeting attendees and is ideal for up to 80 guests. The Blackstone's event space was refurbished in Spring 2017 featuring a fresh design which enhances the beauty of the hotel's historical features.
Train Meeting Rooms - Chicago, Alton and L
Train Meeting Rooms - Chicago, Alton and L
The Train Rooms located on the concourse level are ideal for corporate meetings up to 170 guests or for more intimate breakout space. The Blackstone's event space was refurbished in Spring 2017 featuring a fresh design which enhances the beauty of the hotel's historical features.
Train Meeting Rooms: Chicago, Alton and L
Train Meeting Rooms: Chicago, Alton and L
The Train Rooms are ideal for meetings up to 170 guests. The space is also divisible into three sections to create Chicago, Alton and L. The Blackstone's event space was refurbished in Spring 2017 featuring a fresh design which enhances the beauty of the hotel's historical features.
Crystal Ballroom
Crystal Ballroom
Ideal for up to 200 guests, the Crystal Ballroom is an awe-inspiring example of Beaux-Arts interiors. Featuring historic mill-work and sculptural details, and two-tiers boasting soaring 21-foot ceilings. Adding to the grandeur, natural light pours through windows that face Grant Park.
Crystal Ballroom
Crystal Ballroom
The Crystal Ballroom is the largest space at The Blackstone at 3,447 square-feet. With a notorious past on its own, the ballroom has been home to influential events and personas from Hollywood productions to the first crime convention; perfect for guests looking to make their own history.
Blackstone - Bacon Wrapped Chicken
Blackstone - Bacon Wrapped Chicken
The Blackstone offers customized catering menus designed to delight and surprise your guests for an unforgettable downtown Chicago event. This dish is drizzled with sambal peanut dressing.
Catering - Pear Brie en Croute Hors D'oeuvres
Catering - Pear Brie en Croute Hors D'oeuvres
The Blackstone offers distinct, customizable menus with delectable cuisine designed to delight and surprise your guests for an unforgettable downtown Chicago event.
Weddings
Crystal Ballroom
Crystal Ballroom
The Iconic Crystal Ballroom has been a destination for social celebrations and society affairs since its opening in 1910. The space was refreshed in 2017 with updates that highlight the historic grandeur of this one of a kind space which is ideal for up to 200 guests.