Chicago Official Visitors Guide - Summer/Fall 2008 - (Page 110) choosechicago.com New luxury hotel properties are springing up all over Chicago and creating quite a buzz. Clientele include celebrities, VIPs and the über-rich. If you don’t fall into one of those categories, check out our suggestions for the rest of us, and get a taste of how the other half lives. luxelife • Opened December 2007 • 332 rooms, 4 suites • Built in 1910 living the 1.The Blackstone, A Renaissance Hotel www.marriot.com Stats: • 636 S. Michigan Ave. The Blackstone was a legend even before it opened in this, its newest incarnation. Long known as the hotel of presidents, the property has been a favorite retreat for celebrities of all stripes since 1910. Now, a dynamic restoration has brought the Blackstone back to its former glory, mixing historic details with modern amenities. Guest rooms are spacious and classically styled, with many boasting exquisite lake front views. For the rest of us: Whether you retreat to a room or not, spend an evening at Mercat a la Planxa, chef Jose Garces’ modern take on Catalan cuisine with Mediterranean ambience. 1 1 pg 110 http://choosechicago.com http://www.marriot.com
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