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Bluegreen Vacations Hotel Blake, an Ascend Collection Hotel

4.0 star property

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Exterior
Lobby
Breakfast, lunch and brunch served
Lobby
A gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, and a brick wall with a TV.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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500 South Dearborn Street, Chicago, IL, 60605
  • Place, Grant Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Art Institute of Chicago
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Willis Tower
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.)
    ‪34 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
(277 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden nightstand, a chair with a teal pillow, a floor lamp, and a wall with newspaper wallpaper.

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a large window with curtains.

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(59 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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1 King Bed, Suite, Nonsmoking, Upgrade

1 King Bed, Suite, Nonsmoking, Upgrade

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand with a lamp, a chair with a cushion, and a floor lamp.

1 King Bed, Nonsmoking, Accessible

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a phone, and a wall with printed text.

2 Queen Beds, Nonsmoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two beds, a wooden nightstand, a wall clock, and a patterned wallpaper.

2 Queen Beds, Nonsmoking, Accessible

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Bluegreen Vacations Hotel Blake, an Ascend Collection Hotel

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 169 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. 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 phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. 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 Grant Park. 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 cleanliness and spaciousness to the comfy beds and overall comfort
  • 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, a vending machine, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly Bluegreen Vacations Hotel Blake, an Ascend Collection Hotel. Parking is available for a fee.

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, brunch, lunch, and light fare. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting).
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

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Valet parking on site (USD 60 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site valet parking
  • 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

  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

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
  • Beaux Arts architecture
  • Built in 1896
  • Smoking not allowed

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
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • 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
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit 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. The credit card used when booking the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo ID. Other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival.
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

Bluegreen Vacations Hotel Blake, an Ascend Collection Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1059 out of 1274 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 173 out of 1274 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 26 out of 1274 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 1274 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 1274 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really spacious rooms, nice decor, great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Brionna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, great area to get around, loved how convenient Meli’s Cafe was for breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and hotel
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

AMBER

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emmanuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a great hotel in a very nice location
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very close to location, walkable, good staff.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel in nice lication
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

nadia

Liked: Cleanliness
Staff was very nice
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Julia Elaine Turner

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property and hotel staff were great! The staff was friendly and very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

CHAD

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Neat place, very clean, good location and friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Shelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location. Great price. The staff is super friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

davina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Helpful friendly staff, clean rooms, convenient walking distance to downtown.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Briana

Clean rooms very friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ratna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was amazing, location was excellent. Very clean, modern rooms, great service.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marcessa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, nice staff, good location and price.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kevin

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent, friendly and responsive staff. Clean, quiet and very comfortable room and bedding. Close to all things of interest. Will definitely stay there again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Viswabharath

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel Blake is in a great location and the staff is very helpful. We are very glad to have stayed there.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

chris

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
always clean, great staff comfortable beds good location
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Rebeccah

Fantastic friendly place!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean, friendly staff, good location. Nicely priced
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Olivia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean and comfortable room. Staff was friendly and courteous.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Burcu

Wonderful stay! Amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Raju

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff, close to number of attractions
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jaime

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable beds
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026

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