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The Blackstone, Autograph Collection

636 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, Illinois, 60605

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Nov 23, 2026
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Nov 25, 2026
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HAPPI EXPERIENCE

The stay, in detail

  • Historic Beaux-Arts Building and Stylish Rooms

    Experience luxury in a historic French Beaux-Arts building at The Blackstone, Autograph Collection. Indulge in stylish rooms featuring 50-inch LCD TVs, marble bathrooms with premium amenities, and scenic views of the lake in selected rooms.

  • Gourmet Dining and Free Gym Access

    Savor Catalan and Mediterranean dishes at Mercat a la Planxa, the on-site tapas restaurant. Stay active with complimentary access to the 24-hour gym, offering state-of-the-art equipment for your fitness needs.

  • Prime Location and Free WiFi

    Conveniently located in the Chicago Loop, our hotel is a short walk from iconic landmarks like Grant Park, Millennium Park, and the Art Institute of Chicago. Enjoy free WiFi in public areas and explore nearby attractions like the Magnificent Mile and Museum Campus.

Book now to elevate your Chicago experience at The Blackstone, Autograph Collection.

HAPPI HIGHLIGHTS

  • Great location

  • Helpful staff

  • Beautiful rooms

At the hotel

Popular amenities

51 listed
  • 24-hour front desk
  • 24-hour security
  • Air conditioning
  • ATM/cash machine on site
  • Bar
  • Billiards
  • Business center
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
  • Concierge service
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Pools & wellness

  • Massage services

Dining & drinks

  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • Restaurant
  • Sanitized tableware & silverware

Fitness & outdoors

  • Cycling
  • Fitness center

Rooms & comfort

  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms

Safety & cleanliness

  • Dry cleaning
  • Fire extinguishers
  • First aid kit available
  • Guest rooms disinfected between stays
  • Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
  • Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Screens / Barriers between staff and guests for safety
  • Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
  • Smoke alarms
  • Staff adhere to local safety protocols

Getting around & access

  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Lift / Elevator
  • Parking
  • Parking garage

Guest services

  • Express check-in/check-out
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Ironing service
  • Laundry
  • Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
  • Luggage storage
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
  • Pets allowed
  • Tour desk

Services & essentials

  • Evening entertainment
  • Face masks for guests available
  • Family rooms
  • Live music/performance
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Paid WiFi
  • Temporary art galleries
  • Thermometers for guests provided by property
  • WiFi available

Review in focus

437 reviews
9/ 10
Struttura in posizione eccezionale, pulita e curata. Hotel storico.
Mattia · family with children · 2026-10-17

The guest experience

8.8out of 10
437 verified reviews

Loved most

  • Great location
  • Helpful staff
  • Beautiful rooms

Worth knowing — Poor cleanliness · Limited food options

How guests scored the stay

  • Service9.8

    The staff was amazing and provided excellent assistance, such as helping with luggage.

  • Location9.8

    Perfect location near parks and museums, providing great access to attractions.

  • Room Quality9.3

    The rooms were beautiful and well-preserved with modern amenities.

  • Overall Experience9.3

    Overall, a beautiful hotel with some drawbacks in cleanliness and food service.

  • Value for Money8.8

    Considering the overall experience, the value aligns with the quality expected.

  • Cleanliness8.3

    The room was not clean upon arrival, which was surprising.

  • Amenities7.8

    Limited food options and lack of room service detracted from the experience.

  • Food and Beverage7.3

    Poor food options and service in the restaurant and coffee shop.

Live guest feedback

Guest reviews

Mixed experiences

64% of 14 recent stays rated 8+

8.8437 reviews
  • Ottimo

    9/10

    Mattia · family with children · 2026-10-17

    “Struttura in posizione eccezionale, pulita e curata. Hotel storico.”

  • Bien

    9/10

    Juan Octavio · couple · 2026-10-13

    “Ubicación”

  • Gorgeous room, great place!

    10/10

    Theresa · couple · 2026-09-15

    “The room was stunning- pricy but stunning ad perfect location for us. Can be a bit street noisy but overall - we will be back”

  • Extra

    10/10

    Jean-David · couple · 2026-09-07

    “Emplacement parfait pour découvrir Chicago Très calme Chambre spacieuse et bien équipée Literie très bonne Personnel très gentil”

  • Economically terrible.

    1/10

    Hiroki · couple · 2026-08-25

    “雰囲気と部屋の大きさ。”

  • This place is for senior 60+ travelers only!

    5/10

    Kahlil · solo traveller · 2026-08-24

    “The location is great. If you are 60+ you would love it. But the is historical and then there is outdated and old and unfortunately this was outdated and old. It does not feel like a luxury hotel. Next time I will stay somewhere else. It is the same pricing of much nicer and newer luxury hotels in the area.”

  • Great location but don't expect modern conveniences.

    8/10

    Longboard Jim · couple · 2026-08-24

    “We had an upgraded room with an amazing view of the lake, museums and the park.”

  • Decent stay

    8/10

    kevinnS7468LU · Friends getaway · 2026-08-20

    “This hotel has a very fancy lobby but on the weekends doesn’t provide breakfast to elite members; they provide 750 points in lieu of breakfast. They didn’t post that or my 1000 points welcome gift and I had to call Marriott customer service to get it posted. The room was decent, but nothing spectacular for the price. If you like staying in old hotels with history this is the place for you, but I can’t say it was that amazing for what you pay for. I must say though that their Spanish restaurant in the lobby had some impressive food that I used up my food and beverage credit for! They did honor my 4pm late checkout without issue.”

  • Bella struttura storica

    8/10

    Edoardo · extended group · 2026-08-15

    “Hotel antico ristrutturato. Hall molto bella, sebbene un po’ buia. La nostra camera vista lago era enorme e bella. Bel centro fitness.”

  • Thanks Sheema

    6/10

    HotRevs · Family · 2026-07-26

    “Decent hotel in a superb location. The hotel is based in a historic building. Room size was okay, bathroom and shower quite nice. Parking was expensive but understandable given the location. Sheema at reception was a star. Coffee shop not the best.”

  • Sparkling Clean, Comfortable, and Wonderfully Quiet Room That Allowed Us to Relax and Enjoy Our Stay

    7/10

    Yumi · couple · 2026-07-24

    “The location is excellent for visiting the Art Institute, the Field Museum, and many other Chicago attractions. Our room was sparkling clean, comfortable, and wonderfully quiet, allowing us to relax and enjoy our stay. Although we didn't have a lake view, we could see the Sears Tower rising above the Chicago skyline from our window. Perhaps ours wasn't a room with a lake view, but it certainly wasn't a room without a view.”

  • Such a wonderful stay

    10/10

    shamaria · couple · 2026-07-06

    “I loved everything about the stay. The valet guys was great and fast they helped with my bags. Front desk was professional and treated me so well. I will definitely be booking again. Everyone needs a raise.”

  • Excelente atención al cliente

    9/10

    Nery · family with children · 2026-07-06

    “El personal super amable en todo momento .”

  • Stay at another hotel

    2/10

    Freedom64821153485 · Family · 2026-06-17

    “Terrible experience with the elite lounge, which has terrible food (nothing hot, mostly pre-packaged and bruised fruit) and limited hours (including weekends)”

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