Introducing Chicago's Hotel Blake - Offering Elegant, Contemporary Luxury, Ideal Location for Business or Pleasure

Published January 26th, 2009 - 11:57 GMT
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Introducing Chicago's Hotel Blake - Offering Elegant, Contemporary Luxury, Ideal Location for Business or Pleasure

Boutique Printer’s Row Property in Fabulous Historic Building Offers $139/night special through February 2009


For luxurious, warm and chic contemporary accommodations in an ideal location close to entertainment, museums and shops, Chicago’s Hotel Blake offers the complete package.   Business travelers, couples and families searching for something other than bland corporate chains or old-fashioned hotels will be thrilled with the spacious, elegant guest rooms and rich, warm, contemporary décor in this independent property.  Now through February 2009, Hotel Blake is inviting travelers to take advantage of a special rate of $139/night and discover what makes this hotel so unique from other Chicago hotels.

Located at 500 S. Dearborn in the heart of the charming Printer’s Row area, this boutique hotel evokes the feeling of staying in a gracious private residence, with innovative, beautifully designed guest rooms, first-class dining and luxurious amenities. Hotel Blake is a loving restoration of the 19th century Morton Salt Building; however, inside, the property provides completely modern accommodations while honoring its rich history.  Its location near Chicago’s financial district makes it a perfect choice for business, while its proximity to State Street, Grant Park, and the Art Institute of Chicago will please couples and families planning a fun weekend getaway.

Decorated in warm, jewel-toned hues with richly-finished woods, Hotel Blake’s 162 spacious luxury guest rooms and suites challenge the notion of a typical Chicago hotel room. Each room features soaring, vaulted 12-foot ceilings and floor-to-ceiling windows with fabulous downtown Chicago views, as well as the following:

•    Sumptuous Egyptian cotton linens and plush bathrobes for the ultimate in comfort;
•    Exquisitely-decorated bathrooms with modern amenities;
•    Gilcrest & Soames amenities, bringing the spa experience into the guest rooms;
•    Complimentary high-speed Internet access;
•    Cable television, CD/Clock Radios with high-quality sound, and cordless phones;
•    Nightly-turndown service

In addition, Hotel Blake offers all of the amenities and services you would expect in a high-end boutique hotel, including first-class dining at the hotel’s acclaimed Custom House restaurant, featuring a creative array of game, beef, and poultry delicacies along with wine selections from some of the finest West Coast vineyards.  Additional amenities and services include:
•    24-hour business center, offering computers, fax, printing, copying and secretarial services;
•    24-hour fitness facility, featuring modern cardio and weightlifting equipment;
•    Dedicated concierge for restaurant recommendations, theater reservations and concert/event tickets;
•    Dry cleaning and valet laundry;
•    Valet parking and available limousine service;
•    In-suite dining to bring the gourmet experience directly to your room.

Outside the hotel, the neighborhood and nearby areas provide a world of recreational choices. The Printer’s Row area, located in Chicago’s south Loop, has something for everyone, with an eclectic array of shops and restaurants. World-famous sights such as the Board of Trade, Stock Exchange, Art Institute of Chicago and Sears Tower are a short walk away. Millennium Park and Chicago’s Theater District are within blocks, and the Field Museum, Navy Pier, State Street shopping, Mag Mile and the
Museum of Science and Industry are a short cab ride away.

For those seeking a refreshing alternative to standard Chicago conference facilities, Hotel Blake offers 4,000 square feet of space for meetings and events. Whether it’s a small executive retreat or a sweeping celebration, the property provides unforgettable settings for events, from the Dearborn Room with 12-foot ceilings and floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the Chicago skyline to the eight executive boardroom suites, perfect for smaller groups of 8 to 10.

Hotel Blake is an upscale luxury boutique hotel located in the heart of Chicago’s Printers’ Row, providing elegant, chic, contemporary accommodations within the confines of a charming historic building. The property’s ideal location near the city’s business district and museums and shops make it a perfect choice for the business or pleasure traveler seeking a respite from the typical Chicago hotel atmosphere. For more information about Hotel Blake, or to take advantage of the special $139/night rate through February 28, 2009, visit www.hotelblake.com or call 312-986-1234.
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