The Blackstone, Autograph Collection

Entrance

The stunning Beaux-Arts Architecture of Marshall and Fox from 1910 is a true Chicago arrival experience.

Entrance

Our stunning Beaux-Arts Architecture of Marshall and Fox from 1910 is a true Chicago arrival experience.

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

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

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

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.

Executive Queen/Queen Guest Room

Newly renovated 510 square foot room spaciously features 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 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 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/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 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.

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

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.

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.

Typewriter Amenity

Find your inspiration with our typewriter amenity.

Guest Room - Lake View

The Blackstone overlooks Chicago's front yard, bringing you breathtaking views of Lake Michigan and Grant Park from your luxury guest room.

Guest Bathroom

The bathrooms have so much character from the wallpaper design to the creative amenities.

Guest Bathroom Amenities

Our spacious showers are stocked with unique bath amenities in each guest room.

Guest Bathroom Amenities

Our spacious showers are stocked with unique bath amenities in each guest room.

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.

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.

Heaven Suite - Seating Area

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

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.

Smoke Filled Suite - Living Area

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.

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”.

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”.

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.

Holiday Details

Celebrate the holidays with specialty decor in our lobby.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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 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 offers a list of craft cocktails and a 1960’s-inspired menu of small bites in our lobby.

Timothy's Hutch - #125 Craft Cocktail

Enjoy a craft cocktail from Timothy's Hutch, our 1960's-inspired cocktail bar in the lobby.

Snickerdoodle Cookie Dough Bites

The Blackstone offers distinct, customizable menus with delectable cuisine designed to delight and surprise your guests for an unforgettable downtown Chicago event.

Fitness Center

Our newly updated fitness center has a unique ambience and beautiful view of Lake Michigan.

Concourse Pool Table

Enjoy a game of pool on our concourse level.

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

The Blackstone hotel is just steps away from the Grant Park which includes the beautiful Buckingham Fountain.

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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Blackstone - Cherry Apple Tartlet

The Blackstone offers customized catering menus designed to delight and surprise your guests for an unforgettable downtown Chicago event. This dish features cinnamon caramel and roasted vanilla cream.

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.

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.