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LOOP BUSINESS/THEATER DISTRICT500 S Dearborn St - Chicago, IL, United States 60605
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Located in the 19th-century Morton Salt Building, the landmark Hotel Blake in Chicago, Ill., on Printers Row is a boutique-style hotel that has become a virtual sanctuary among business professionals and cultural pundits. Once home to printing companies and publishing houses, the historic Printers Row District is now a burgeoning neighborhood in the south section of Chicago's famous Loop. Within walking distance of the hotel, guests can visit the Board of Trade, Stock Exchange, Art Institute of Chicago, Sears Tower, State Street shopping, Soldier Field, and both the Millennium and Grant Parks. Outdoor enthusiasts can explore Lake Michigan's waterfront just seven blocks away, where a 20-mile path proves perfect for running, biking, walking and skating. The high-end shopping of the Magnificent Mile is only one mile from the property. Featuring vast window arrangements, indirect lighting and contemporary décor inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright's Prairie School, the Hotel Blake is an environment of uncommon opulence and rare comfort. Among the impressive range of hotel amenities, the Blake showcases nationally acclaimed restaurant Prairie, where bouquets of dried wildflowers and grasses create an intimate stage for Midwestern cuisine such as Minnesota sturgeon, rack of lamb and Indiana duck breast. Guests have access to both the hotel fitness center and a nearby health club that offers physical trainers, swimming pools, a running track, racquetball courts and massage therapy. The Hotel Blake also provides business services and meeting space for small functions and social events. With vaulted 12-foot ceilings, creative floral arrangements and contemporary earth-toned furnishings, every guestroom is a course in the art of interior design. Guestrooms feature high-speed wireless Internet access, 42-inch plasma televisions with DVD players (in select rooms), coffeemakers, bathrobes, and marble bathrooms with telephones and televisions. These amenities and more are what make the Hotel Blake the recognized leader for condominium hotel residences. |
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Loop business district - 2 blocks Sears Tower - 1.0 mile Lakefront running path - 7 blocks Loop theater district - 0.5 mile Merchandise Mart - 1.5 miles North Michigan Avenue/Magnificent Mile (shopping) - 1.5 miles Tribune Tower - 1.5 miles American Girl Place - 2.0 miles Museum of Contemporary Art - 2.0 miles Oak Street (shopping) - 2.0 miles Comiskey Park - 5.0 miles Wrigley Field - 6.8 miles Navy Pier - 1.4 miles Museum of Science and Industry - 7.0 miles Art Institute of Chicago - 6 blocks Millennium Park - 6 blocks Lincoln Park Zoo - 8.0 miles John Hancock Center - 1.7 miles |
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O'Hare International Airport (ORD): Approximate driving time is 30 minutes and distance is 20 miles. Driving directions from O'Hare International Airport: Head east on I-190 and continue east on the Kennedy Expwy/I-90. Take the Kennedy Expwy to the Eisenhower Expwy/I-290 heading east. The Eisenhower Expwy turns into Congress Pkwy. Turn right from Congress Pkwy onto Clark St. Turn left onto Harrison St, Turn left onto Dearborn St, and proceed to the hotel on the left. Chicago Midway Airport (MDW): Approximate driving time is 25 minutes and distance is 13 miles. Driving directions from Chicago Midway Airport: Head north on SR-50/S Cicero Ave. Continue to I-55 and head northbound. Head west on I-90/Ryan Expwy. After a long merging ramp, continue on I-90/I-94 west to the Eisenhower Expwy/I-290 toward Chicago Loop. I-290 becomes the Congress Pkwy. Turn right from Congress Pkwy onto Clark St. Turn left onto Harrison St, Turn left onto Dearborn St, and proceed to the hotel on the left. Taxis ($26-$35 from Midway; more than $36 from O'Hare) and airport shuttles ($16-$25) are the most convenient ways to reach the hotel. For those traveling lightly, public transportation is an option and costs less than $5. Fee(s) subject to change without notice. Travelers taking the train from O'Hare ride the blue line to LaSalle & Eisenhower/Congress and walk two blocks east to the hotel. From Midway, travelers take the orange line to LaSalle & Van Buren and walk one block south and two blocks east to the hotel. Getting around: There are many stores, restaurants, and attractions within walking distance of the hotel. Public transportation (less than $5) and taxis are also convenient for navigating the downtown area. Fee(s) subject to change without notice. Rental cars are not practical due to heavy traffic and the high cost of parking. |
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Check-in Time - 3 P.m. Check-out Time - Noon |
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Cancellations or changes made before 12:00 PM (Central Standard Time (US & Canada)) on 02/18/2006 are subject to a 25.00 USD penalty. Cancellations or changes made after 12:00 PM (Central Standard Time (US & Canada)) on 02/18/2006 are subject to a 1 Night Room & Tax penalty. |
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