Hotel Blake in Chicago, IL

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Hotel Blake

Location. Located in the historic Printers Row district of downtown Chicago, Ill., this landmark hotel occupies the 19th- century Morton Salt Building, renovated in early 2006. The Chicago Loop financial and business district is two blocks from the hotel and Millennium Park is six blocks away. Within one mile are the Chicago Board of Trade, Sears Tower and the Art Institute of Chicago. Tribune Tower, Michigan Avenue and Navy Pier are within two miles of the hotel.
Hotel Features. Furniture arrangements throughout Hotel Blake are inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright's Prairie School design and include vast floor-to-ceiling windows, exquisite lighting and minimalist 1940s décor. The Custom House features a wine cellar of the finest West Coast vintages and a fusion of American and Mediterranean cuisine, with an a la carte menu that changes daily.

The 24-hour business center offers computer rentals and fax, print and photocopy services. High-speed Internet access is complimentary throughout the hotel, including more than 2,000 square feet of versatile event space accommodating up to 100 guests. The 24-hour fitness center features cardiovascular and strength-training equipment and the on-site day spa provides therapeutic treatments.

Guestrooms. Reflective of a contemporary-style residence, the guestrooms at Hotel Blake boast vaulted 12-foot ceilings and floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the city skyline. The 162 smoke-free rooms feature complimentary wired and wireless Internet access and iPOD- compatible radios with docking stations. Bedding is composed of Egyptian cotton linens and down comforters and duvets. Bathrooms include granite countertops and robes, and marble showers feature rain showerheads and Bath & Body Works spa products.

Hotel Expert's Tip. If you are planning on catching a Cubs' game while in Chicago, Ill., the Hotel Blake is two blocks from the Red Line train that stops at Wrigley Field just seven miles away.

Surrounding Area

LOOP BUSINESS/THEATER DISTRICT

Room Information - Hotel Blake

Bed Type:  Short Description: King Classic Long Description: One king bed with down comforter and triple sheeting. 12-foot ceilings with floor-to-ceiling windows and city views in select rooms. Decor in deep jewel tones. Desk with ergonomic chair. Complimentary wireless and wired high-speed Internet access. Cordless phone. Coffee/tea maker. Granite-and-marble bathroom with hair dryer and designer bath amenities. Bathrobes on request. Iron/ironing board.  Bed Type:  Short Description: Queen Queen Classic Long Description: Two queen beds with down comforters and triple sheeting. 12-foot ceilings with floor-to-ceiling windows select rooms. Decor in deep jewel tones. Desk with ergonomic chair. Complimentary wireless and wired high-speed Internet access. Cordless phone. Coffee/tea maker. Granite-and-marble bathroom with hair dryer and designer bath amenities. Bathrobes on request. Iron/ironing board.

Property Information

Check In Time - 3 p.m.
Check Out Time - 12 p.m.
Credit card required
Deposit required upon check-in
Doorman/doorwoman
Extra person charges
Floors - 11
Guestrooms - 162
Hotel Renovated - 2006
Interior corridors
Limo/Town Car service available
Minimum check-in age - 21
Multilingual staff
Photo identification required
Porter/bellhop
Smoke-free property
Tour assistance
24-hour front desk

Star rating: 3.5

Check in time is 3:00 PM, Check out time is 12:00 PM.

Area Activities

Printers Row - 1 block
Harold Washington Library Center - 1 block
Chicago Loop Financial and Business District - 2 blocks
Red Line Train Station - 2 blocks
Millennium Park - 6 blocks
Lakefront Running Path - 7 blocks
Chicago Board of Trade - 0.5 mile
Art Institute of Chicago - 0.6 mile
Sears Tower - 0.6 mile
Chicago Theatre District - 0.8 mile
Tribune Tower - 1.5 miles
Michigan Avenue - 1.5 miles
Merchandise Mart - 1.5 miles
Navy Pier - 2.0 miles
Museum of Contemporary Art - 2.0 miles
U.S. Cellular Field - 5.0 miles
Wrigley Field - 7.0 miles

Driving Directions - Hotel Blake

From Chicago Midway Airport:
Approximate distance to the hotel is 10.6 miles.

Drive east along West 55th Street.
Turn left onto South Laramie Avenue.
Turn right onto West 47th Street.
Turn left onto South Cicero Avenue/IL-50 North.
At sign for I-55 North, turn right onto ramp.
Merge onto I-55 North/Stevenson Expressway North.
Merge onto Dan Ryan Expressway West/I-90 West/I-94 West.
Merge onto Eisenhower Expressway East/I-290 East.