Hi all, trying to decide where to stay w/ Mrs. Dcstudent for a romantic weekend in Chicago. Am Plat, but going to pay $$$ for room I want so not worried about suite upgrade. I've stayed at both Westins and the Sheraton for work and neither fit the bill for this stay. Am a sucker for historic hotels and a good lobby bar so leaning towards The Blackstone, but the JW, Renaissance and Gwen are in the running as well. Ritz tends to be too stuffy for us but if this one is particularly amazing would be willing to try.

Thanks for any help!