The Blackstone is a historic Michigan Avenue hotel overlooking Grant Park, long associated with Chicago’s political, cultural and social life. The building’s early 20th-century grandeur remains part of its appeal, but the interiors bring in contemporary art, colour and a more expressive Autograph Collection sensibility. Guest rooms are calm and modern, with selected views towards the lake or park, while the lobby, staircase and Mercat a la Planxa give the hotel strong public spaces. It feels rooted in Chicago rather than simply located there.
