The Blackstone, Autograph Collection, Chicago

Located on Chicago's Cultural Mile, this 4-star Chicago hotel features 335 rooms and suites overlooking Lake Michigan and Grant Park. The Blackstone's signature restaurant, Mercat a la Planxa, serves Barcelona-inspired tapas alongside craft cocktails and extensive wine selections. The property houses over 1600 artworks by local artists and maintains over 12000 square feet of event space, including nine meeting rooms and the historic Crystal Ballroom. Timothy's Hutch, a 1960s-themed bar, offers Mad Men-era cocktails. The Autograph Collection property stands as the closest luxury hotel to McCormick Place Convention Center. Guest rooms feature marble bathrooms, modern décor, and high-speed Wi-Fi. The hotel sits opposite Grant Park, within walking distance to Millennium Park, The Art Institute of Chicago, and the Magnificent Mile.

Houses an extensive collection of 1,600+ contemporary artworks by Chicago artists

Features the historic Crystal Ballroom, where Lucky Luciano hosted the first Crime Convention

Provides exclusive access to concierge lounge with complimentary breakfast for select room categories

Walking distance to major cultural attractions including Cloud Gate and Buckingham Fountain

Restaurant Mercat a la Planxa exclusively opens for brunch on weekends

Timothy's Hutch bar available only for private events