Hotels

We've reserved blocks of discounted rooms at four hotels--see info below. All hotels are on the western edge of Grant Park, and they are just a few blocks apart.

The Renaissance
The Renaissance is on the Chicago River a few blocks from Grant Park (and about a mile from the other hotels). You can book rooms at our wedding block rate ($129/night) from July 6th through July 17th.

Chicago's Essex Inn

The Essex Inn is at 800 South Michigan Ave and has a roof-top pool! It is $209/night plus tax. To make a reservation call (800)621-6909 or (312)939-0526 and ask for the Archie/McLachlan wedding block. You will need to reserve your room by July 10 to get the discounted rate.

The Best Western Grant Park Hotel

The Best Western is at 1100 South Michigan Ave and costs $169/night plus tax for double occupancy. For reservations, call (800)472-6875 or (312)922-2900 and mention the Archie/McLachlan wedding block. You will need to reserve your room by July 11 to get the discounted rate.

The Chicago Hilton

The Chicago Hilton is at 720 South Michigan Ave and is very beautiful. We didn't reserve a block of rooms here because the prices seemed a bit steep (~$270/night), but it's certainly a great option.

The Congress Plaza Hotel

UPDATE 6-8-09: The Congress Hotel is at 520 S Michigan Ave and is the least expensive option at $99/night, but we've just learned that it is the subject of a longstanding labor dispute and is being picketed. Recognizing that some wedding guests have already booked rooms at the Congress, we are not canceling our block of hotel rooms. However, the Blackstone, the Essex, the Hilton and the Best Western are all good alternatives.

The Blackstone Hotel

UPDATE 7/4/09: Our block of rooms at the Blackstone is now booked. We've arranged a similar deal at their "sister hotel" (great concept), The Renaissance (see above).
The Blackstone Hotel ($129 per night plus tax) is at 636 South Michigan Ave, has an elegant atmosphere and was recently "renovated to its original grandeur." Check out the website for photos. The Blackstone is likely where we are staying.

To make a reservation, call either (800)468-3571 or (312)447-0955 and say that you would like a room in the Archie/McLachlan wedding block. The rate will be $129 per night (plus 15.4% tax) for Friday, July 31 and Saturday, August 1. They should extend the discount for additional days if you ask. To get the discount, must make a reservation by July 10.