I planned a quick weekend trip to Chicago with my nephew and was happy to find the Hotel Blake available for a room rate of $129. I expected just the bare minimum, so I was pleasantly surprised to find the out and out luxury and charm at the Hotel Blake. The room was huge. The beds were very plush and the bathroom was all granite and marble, and almost as big as the room itself. We got a room with a non-working air conditioner and were immediately moved to a comparable room which was just as nice.
All I can say is this was the nicest Chicago hotel surprise I've ever gotten and I travel on business all the time. A good breakfast place is Yolk at Michigan and 11th, within walking distance. The taxi driver did not know the location of the hotel since it used to be another chain, so make sure you have the address with you.