Take a Holiday Break at Hotel Blake: Luxury Chicago Boutique Hotel Offers Special Packages to Savor the Season

CHICAGO, IL–(Marketwire – November 22, 2010) – Unwrap the perfect overnight holiday package at Hotel Blake and experience Chicago at its glistening, holiday best.

Located in the heart of Chicago’s South Loop — conveniently close to the city’s famed holiday festivities, shopping and entertainment — luxurious Hotel Blake is a loving restoration of the 19^th-century Morton Building, providing thoroughly modern accommodations while honoring the property’s rich history. The upscale boutique hotel offers a variety of packages and special rates to help guests savor the season, including:

• Holiday Shopper Package: Also within walking distance of Hotel Blake are the classic department stores and designer boutiques on State Street, the Magnificent Mile and Oak Street — all aglow with twinkling lights and enchanting window decorations for the holidays. Finish off your holiday shopping by taking advantage of this package, which includes: Discounted room rates; complimentary continental breakfast so you can fuel up for some power shopping; exclusive discounts to Macy’s, Water Tower Place, Bloomingdale’s, 900 N. Michigan, the stores at Northbridge and more; Garrett’s Popcorn welcome amenity.

• The Ultimate Chicago Package: Many of the city’s wonderful museums host special holiday exhibits and events. The Art Institute of Chicago — where the museum’s iconic bronze lions don holiday wreaths and the famed Thorne Miniature Rooms are specially decorated for the holidays — is having a “Home for the Holidays” celebration to mark the return of Marc Chagall’s America and other beloved works. Also not to be missed is the Shedd Aquarium’s new aquatics show, “A Holiday Fantasea,” and the Museum of Science and Industry’s “Christmas Around the World” exhibit. Hotel Blake’s Ultimate Chicago Package includes discounted overnight accommodations, complimentary continental breakfast and optional tickets to the Shedd Aquarium, Adler Planetarium, Museum of Science and Industry and the Field Museum or Chicago City Passes, which include access to all these as well as the John Hancock Observatory or the Willis Tower Skydeck.

• Take the Elevator Home Holiday Party Rates: Have your holiday party at the Hotel Blake this year and avoid the extra traffic. Get this great deal when you book a group of ten rooms or more this winter. Enjoy up to 30 percent off rates for overnight accommodations in a luxurious guest room or suite, discounted rates on banquet space for your gathering, valet parking for only $25 per night (usually $44), and a customized reception menu from the Custom House Tavern.

After a busy day experiencing the Windy City, return to your own private oasis at Hotel Blake. Each of Hotel Blake’s 162 charming rooms feature warm, jewel-toned hues and richly finished woods along with 12-foot vaulted ceilings and expansive windows showcasing stunning views of downtown Chicago. Also, located right off the lobby is Chicago’s acclaimed Custom House Tavern, featuring a creative array of delicacies along with wine selections from some of the finest West Coast vineyards.

For more information about Hotel Blake, or to learn more about its packages, visit www.hotelblake.com or call (312) 986-1234.

Hotel Blake is an upscale luxury boutique hotel located in Chicago’s vibrant South Loop neighborhood, providing elegant, chic, contemporary accommodations within the confines of a charming historic building. Hotel Blake is managed by the Hostmark Hospitality Group (www.hostmark.com), a leading hospitality management firm that operates upscale full service hotels, resorts, focused service hotels and restaurants worldwide. Hostmark Hospitality Group, which is headquartered in Schaumburg, IL, is an award-winning operator of Marriott, Hilton, Intercontinental Hotels Group, Starwood and Wyndham Hotels.

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