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 and Navy Pier are located 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 5,000 square feet of versatile event space accommodating up to 100 guests. The 24 hour fitness center features cardiovascular and strength training equipment.
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 300 thead count Egyptian linens, down comforters and duvets. Bathrooms include granite countertops, and marble showers feature rain showerheads and Bath & Body Works spa products.
Expert Tip. If plans include catching a Cubs' game while in Chicago, Ill., the Hotel Blake is located only two blocks from the Red Line train that stops at Wrigley Field, just seven miles away.
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Amenities / Additional Information - Hotel Blake
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- 24 Hour Security
- Fitness Facility
- In House Dining
- In House Bar
- Children Allowed
- Pets Allowed
- Data Ports
- Business Center
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| Check In: |
3 p.m. |
| Check Out: |
12 p.m. |
| Floors: |
11 |
| Rooms: |
168 |
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Area Attactions - Hotel Blake
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Area Attractions: Grant Park 4 Blocks
Sears Tower 6 Blocks
Art Institute 6 Blocks
Auditorium Theater 3 Blocks
Chicago Stock Exchange 1 Block
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Driving Directions - Hotel Blake
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From Chicago Midway Airport:
Approximate distance to the hotel is 10.5 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.
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