The Blackstone was once the glamorous hotel of choice of movie stars, sports legends, royalty and Presidents; the quintessential destination for Chicago-bound celebrities. Today, the Blackstone, A Renaissance Hotel is a legend reborn--delighting guests with its unique ability to bridge the past and present in a way that only Renaissance can, with a dynamic mix of historic architecture, innovative modern design, cutting-edge technology and an endless sense of discovery. A recent 128 million renovation of the celebrated Beaux-Arts building makes this downtown South Loop destination a superb choice for today's Chicago-bound travelers as well. Both business and leisure travelers will savor a lobby full of unique spaces to socialize, work and relax, along with Mercat a la Planxa, the restaurant serving Catalan cuisine in a stunning Mediterranean setting. Guests, too, will enjoy the hotel's magnificently renovated 328 guest rooms and four suites, each imaginatively designed to blend luxurious styling and state-of-the-art conveniences.All Renaissance Hotels and Resorts in the USA and Canada have a smoke-free policy that applies to guest rooms, restaurants, lounges, meeting rooms, public space and associate work areas. To accommodate the needs of smoking guests, hotels will have designated smoking areas outside of the property.