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Bluegreen Vacations Hotel Blake, an Ascend Collection Hotel

4.0 star property

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Exterior
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Regional cuisine
Lobby
Lobby
Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Bar

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500 South Dearborn Street, Chicago, IL, 60605
  • Place, Art Institute of Chicago
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Willis Tower
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Grant Park
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(220 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(44 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 King Bed, Suite, Nonsmoking, Upgrade

1 King Bed, Suite, Nonsmoking, Upgrade

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About this property

Bluegreen Vacations Hotel Blake, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Beaux Arts hotel with a 24-hour fitness center and a 24-hour business center
Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hotel has a 24-hour fitness center and a bar/lounge. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a 24-hour business center, a coffee shop/cafe, and valet parking.
Bluegreen Vacations Hotel Blake, an Ascend Collection Hotel offers 41 accommodations with iPod docking stations and safes. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, designer toiletries, and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and complimentary newspapers, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of Bluegreen Vacations Hotel Blake, an Ascend Collection Hotel's great location. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from State Street. Features include free WiFi in public areas, plus a restaurant and a 24-hour gym.
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy a bite to eat at Meli Cafe, a café that serves Regional cuisine
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Valet parking available for a fee
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge, and tour or ticket assistance
  • Onsite recreation includes a 24-hour gym
  • Guests have really good things to say about the accommodations, from the comfy beds and overall comfort to the spaciousness and cleanliness
  • Steps from Pontiac Building and 3 minutes by foot from Old Colony Building
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. You'll find a 24-hour business center on site.

Public spaces have free WiFi. A 24-hour fitness center, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly Bluegreen Vacations Hotel Blake, an Ascend Collection Hotel. Parking is available for a fee. A complete renovation of Bluegreen Vacations Hotel Blake, an Ascend Collection Hotel was completed in October 2020.

This 4-star Chicago hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM.
Meli Cafe - This café specializes in Regional cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Valet parking on site (USD 60 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM for a fee: USD 10 to 30 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Meli Cafe

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym

Family friendly

  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 12 floors
  • 3 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Beaux Arts architecture
  • Built in 1896
  • Renovated entire property - October 2020
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
  • IPod dock

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from May 12 2025 to December 5 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Exterior
Renovation work will only be conducted during business hours on weekdays. Every effort will be made to minimize noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 18 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 10 to 30 per person
  • Valet parking fee: USD 60 per night (in/out privileges)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Children 18 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Blake Chicago
Blake Hotel
Hotel Blake
Hotel Blake Chicago
Hotel Blake an Ascend Hotel Collection Member
Bluegreen Vacations Hotel Blake Ascend Resort Collection
Bluegreen Vacations Hotel Blake, Ascend Resort Collection Hotel

Reviews

Bluegreen Vacations Hotel Blake, an Ascend Collection Hotel Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 874 out of 1056 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 149 out of 1056 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 1056 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 1056 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 1056 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Callista

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Andrea

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Friendly staff, valet parking was so worth it. Rooms are spacious and comfortable. Didn’t love the rain shower head- too little water pressure. It was loud at night- a live band was playing nearby til after 11pm plus traffic noise- but I’m attributing that to a music festival that was happening. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julianna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hoi-yun

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barb

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

chris

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very large and clean room
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Courtney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All staff were very friendly and helpful. Hotel was in convenient location for walking.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Philip

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Decor in communal areas tired but main bedrooms had been refreshed and clean
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary Queen, La Jara

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love all the staff and services Walking distance to the shops
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kiren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This property is centrally located and convenient for walking. The staff is extremely friendly and helpful. The rooms are spacious, comfortable and clean. I would definitely recommend this hotel and stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Raven, kansas city

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
service was bad they sold my room to someone else and didnt care.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Avery

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place to stay

Great location! Room was clean with lots of space and had everything I needed. King bed was comfy! Short walk to the Blue line to get to the airport. Cafe downstairs has good food and coffee.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Selia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was such a great hotel! Staff, housekeeping, valet, were so nice and helpful!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Selia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Honestly, top 5 of all the hotels I’ve stayed at. It was so nice, staff was friendly, it was very clean, and housekeeping was phenomenal. No negatives!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shin

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jaime

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wanying

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely five stars! Everybody is so nice. They have best Service! The location is wonderful. And the room is clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas, Syosset

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a great find! The Blake was amazing! The Staff were very helpful, the location in the South Loop is ideal for exploring Chicago. Walking distance from the Blue Line train from O'hare. I had a King Room and it was HUGE!! And all re-done.... I will stay here the next time I am in Chicago for sure.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nandu

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My stay at this hotel was amazing. The room was beautiful, spacious, and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Lisa, Dobbs Ferry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Great value!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chaka

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a great experience..walking distance from train station.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edrick

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025