$179 Avg/night
Rate and special offer based on Check-in: May 27, 2013 Check-out: May 29, 2013

Renaissance Blackstone Chicago Hotel

4 stars
636 South Michigan Ave, 636 S. Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60605
Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
4.5
out of 5
60 reviews
Gorgeous

The hotel was wonderful and just perfect for our New Years Eve splurge. The historic lobby is... See full review

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  • Jan 5, 2013
Fantastic college visit trip

Excellent!!! Perfect location. Short cab ride to northwestern and university of Chicago. Close to... See full review

  • Anonymous
  • Mar 18, 2012
History and culture in a modern setting
The historic 4-star Renaissance Blackstone Chicago Hotel offers guests easy access to some of the most interesting Chicago attractions, including Navy Pier and Millennium Park. A popular retreat for celebrities, the Renaissance Blackstone Chicago Hotel entices guests with classic French architecture and modern amenities. Particular highlights include a fully equipped gym, business center and a restaurant where guests are served a variety of Catalan cuisine. A Starbucks is also located on-site and offers breakfast, lunch and dinner options. 
3 Reasons To Stay:
  • Historic hotel favored by celebrities
  • Crystal Ballroom covers more than 3,000 square feet
  • Fully equipped business center
Renaissance Blackstone Chicago Hotel Rooms
All the accommodations at the Renaissance Chicago Hotel offers classic decor and are packed with modern amenities. Rooms are divided into guest rooms and suites and all feature luxuriously comfortable bedding, a television, pay-per-view movies and high-speed wireless Internet (fees apply). Some rooms have complimentary services, such as breakfast, nonalcoholic drinks and light snacks, and all are spacious and air-conditioned. Larger rooms are available for guests travelling with family and offer marble bathrooms with amenities such as hair-dryers and bathrobes. In addition, rooms with spectacular views of Lake Michigan are available on request. Business guests at the Renaissance Blackstone Chicago Hotel are provided with useful additional facilities, such as a work desk, chair and telephones. Families have the option of requesting extras that include cribs and rollout beds, while rooms with facilities for guests with disabilities are also available. Turndown and room service are included and nonsmoking rooms may be requested. 
Things To Do:
  • Grant Park (0.4 mi/0.7 km)
  • Art Institute of Chicago (0.5 mi/0.9 km)
  • Millennium Park (0.7 mi /1.1 km)
  • Field Museum (0.9 mi/1.4 km)
  • Shedd Aquarium (1 mi/1.6 km)
  • Soldier Field (1.9 mi/3 km)
  • Navy Pier (2.1 mi/3.3 km)
  • McCormick Place (2.9 mi/4.6 km)
Policies and fees
  • Pets allowed

This is not a comprehensive list of fees. Any amounts listed above may not include taxes and are subject to change.

Amenities

  • High-speed internet
  • No smoking rooms/facilities
General
Air conditioned
No smoking rooms/facilities
Pets allowed
Elevators
Ice machine
Activities
Fitness center or spa
Health club
Exercise gym
Tennis
Dining
Bar/Lounge
Continental breakfast
Restaurant
Coffee maker in room
Lounge
Coffee shop
Room service
Services
24 hour front desk
Business center
Maid service
Laundry service
Express checkout
Concierge desk
Laundry/Valet services
ATM/Cash machine
Security
Wake-up service
Safe deposit box
Meeting/Banquet facilities
Car rental desk
Barber shop
Barber/Beauty shop
FAX
Gift shop
Currency exchange
Drugstore
Florist
Internet
High-speed internet
Parking
Valet parking
Accessibility
Accessible facilities
Room
Television with cable
Radio
Safe
Telephone
AM/FM alarm clock
Free newspaper
Hairdryer in room
Outlet adapters
Turndown service
Cribs available
In room movies
Sofa bed
Temperature control
Shower
Iron
Ironing board
Bath tub

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Hotel Map

41.8733 -87.6245
Area served
Chicago
Nearby airports
Chicago O'Hare International Airport, (ORD), 19.00, MI, SE; Midway International Airport - Chicago, (MDW), 11.10, MI, NE;
Area description
City Center, Location Type: City

Nearby points of interest

  • Grant Park: 0.2 mi
  • Auditorium Building: 0.2 mi
  • Printers Square: 0.3 mi
  • Harold Washington Library: 0.3 mi
  • Buckingham Fountain: 0.3 mi
  • Chicago Architecture Foundation: 0.4 mi
  • Symphony Center: 0.4 mi
  • Art Institute of Chicago: 0.4 mi
  • Chicago Board of Trade: 0.5 mi
  • Bank of America Theatre: 0.6 mi
  • Crown Fountain: 0.6 mi
  • Sears Tower: 0.6 mi
  • State Street: 0.6 mi
  • Field Museum of Natural History: 0.6 mi
  • Cloud Gate: 0.7 mi
  • Grant Park: 0.2 mi
  • Auditorium Building: 0.2 mi
  • Printers Square: 0.3 mi
  • Harold Washington Library: 0.3 mi
  • Buckingham Fountain: 0.3 mi
  • Chicago Architecture Foundation: 0.4 mi
  • Symphony Center: 0.4 mi
  • Art Institute of Chicago: 0.4 mi
  • Chicago Board of Trade: 0.5 mi
  • Bank of America Theatre: 0.6 mi
  • Crown Fountain: 0.6 mi
  • Sears Tower: 0.6 mi
  • State Street: 0.6 mi
  • Field Museum of Natural History: 0.6 mi
  • Cloud Gate: 0.7 mi
  • Shubert Theatre: 0.7 mi
  • Shedd Aquarium: 0.7 mi
  • Pritzker Pavilion: 0.7 mi
  • Yacht Club: 0.7 mi
  • Chicago Cultural Center: 0.7 mi
  • Marshall Fields: 0.7 mi
  • Harris Theater: 0.8 mi
  • City Hall: 0.8 mi
  • Oriental Theatre: 0.8 mi
  • Cadillac Palace Theatre: 0.8 mi
  • Goodman Theatre: 0.8 mi
  • Chicago Theater: 0.8 mi
  • Prudential Plaza: 0.9 mi
  • Soldier Field: 0.9 mi
  • Chicago Mercantile Exchange: 0.9 mi
  • Harold Washington College: 0.9 mi
  • Carson Pirie Scott: 0.9 mi
  • Union Station: 0.9 mi
  • Opera House: 0.9 mi
  • Adler Planetarium: 1 mi
  • Marina City: 1 mi
  • Museum of Broadcast Communications: 1.1 mi
  • Wrigley Building: 1.1 mi
  • Merchandise Mart: 1.1 mi
  • Tribune Tower: 1.2 mi
  • Hull House Museum: 1.2 mi
  • Michigan Avenue South: 1.2 mi
  • North Michigan Avenue: 1.3 mi
  • Chicago - Mag Mile - Wacker Dr: 1.4 mi
  • Lake Point Tower: 1.4 mi

Dining

Mercat a la Planxa
Take a culinary tour of Barcelona at Mercat a la Planxa, where Catalan-inspired cocktails and cuisine come to life. Whatever your pleasure, Chef Jose Garces' mod-Mediterranean kitchen delivers a dose of Catalan soul straight to your table.

Hotel Policies

Check-in:
04:00 PM
Check-out:
12:00 PM

Terms and conditions

Rates quoted in currencies other than the hotel's base currency are subject to the rate of the international exchange. Rate may change throughout stay. Rate may reflect average nightly rate. Extra charges may apply. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the rate.

The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use.

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Guest Reviews (60)

Ratings and reviews for Renaissance Blackstone Chicago Hotel

Overall score

4.5 / 5
60 out of 60
Amenities:
4.5
Room cleanliness:
4.9
Hotel staff:
4.7
Room comfort:
4.8
Location:
4.7
Value:
4.4

95% would recommend to a friend.

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Reviewer score

5
Anonymous
USA
Aug 8, 2008

wow

The historic blackstone Hotel was a great place for a quick getaway. The room and view were great for the price point. We would surely recommend this hotel to all.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
5
Location:
4
Value:
5
Sightseeing tip: Short walk from hotel

parks surrounding this hotel were just part of the ideal location to be at in Chicago. With a short walk you could almost be anywhere enjoying the sights and the sounds of the windy city.

Review of Renaissance Blackstone Chicago Hotel

Reviewer score

5
dthom
Business
Loveland, Oh.
Mar 9, 2009

VERY NICE

The rooms were fantastic recently remolded and VERY comfortable. The staff was very accommodating always going out of their way to make certain that our stay was very pleasant. Validation? When our travels take us to Chicago it will be our first choice.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Trip purpose:

Business

Review of Renaissance Blackstone Chicago Hotel

Reviewer score

5
Emilia G
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Apr 22, 2009

Great Stay!

Everything was great!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Review of Renaissance Blackstone Chicago Hotel

Reviewer score

5
Lawguy 56
Business
Wisconsin
Apr 22, 2009

Luxury on S. Michigan

The Blackstone's renovation was done with class. Staff was friendly; bed was great; location is convenient to many things (near Grant Park, and right around the corner from Buddy Guy's Legends). I couldn't have booked a room at Chicago's Red Roof Inn for what I paid, through Orbitz, for a night's stays. Great place.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
4
Value:
5
Trip purpose:

Business

Review of Renaissance Blackstone Chicago Hotel

Reviewer score

5
LaurenSLP
Santa Monica, CA
Apr 22, 2009

Girl's Weekend in Chicago

The hotel was magnificent! Very swank, clean, but old charm still in tact. I would recommend this hotel and would definitely stay here again.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Review of Renaissance Blackstone Chicago Hotel

Reviewer score

5
Anonymous
galesburg,il
Apr 24, 2009

great hotel

the staff was friendly and professional. the room was large and elegant.i would highly reccomend this hotel to anyone visiting downtown chicago

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Dining tip: Short walk from hotel

the famous artist restaurant is just down the street,with great food and friendly staff

Review of Renaissance Blackstone Chicago Hotel

Reviewer score

5
Anonymous
pennsylvania
Apr 24, 2009

completely spoiled me

It was by far the best hotel I have ever stayed at since it was absolutely beautiful and a great location. I would recommend it highly and would love to stay there again.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Dining tip: In Hotel

Make a reservation well in advance for the restaurant in the hotel. Since it is downtown Chicago, there are plenty of great restaurants in walking distance.

Review of Renaissance Blackstone Chicago Hotel

Reviewer score

5
Anonymous
Indianapolis, IN
Apr 23, 2009

Amazing hotel stay

Our stay at the hotel was definitely amazing! They addressed me by first name and they made sure that my stay was very comfortable. Everything was amazing and very caring staff! The only thing that I didn't like is there was a little noise in the morning from the traffic outside but other than that I had a wonderful time and I will definitely stay there again when I am in Chicago!!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Review of Renaissance Blackstone Chicago Hotel

Reviewer score

5
Anonymous
Omaha NE
Apr 26, 2009

Great hotel, location and service

Friendly staff and great location

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
4
Review of Renaissance Blackstone Chicago Hotel

Reviewer score

5
Anonymous
Hermitage, Pa.
May 11, 2009

The best hotel in Chicago!

Even though the location seemed to be off the main drag, the availability of transportation made it very easy to get around.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
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