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Bluegreen Vacations Hotel Blake, an Ascend Collection Hotel

4.0 star property

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Exterior
Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe
Lobby
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Regional cuisine
Lobby

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Bar
  • Laundry
$219
includes taxes & fees
Sep 22 - Sep 23

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

Room options

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1 King Bed, Suite, Nonsmoking, Upgrade | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

1 King Bed, Suite, Nonsmoking, Upgrade

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

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(207 reviews)
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

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

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

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

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About this property

Bluegreen Vacations Hotel Blake, an Ascend Collection Hotel

4-star hotel in Downtown Chicago
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.
The hotel offers a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. This 4-star property offers access to a 24-hour business center and limo/town car service.

Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. This Beaux Arts hotel also offers a 24-hour fitness center, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance. Onsite parking is available (surcharge). A total renovation of this property was completed in October 2020.

Bluegreen Vacations Hotel Blake, an Ascend Collection Hotel is a smoke-free property.

Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 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 transportation

  • Limo/town car service
  • 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 center

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
  • Elevator
  • 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
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • 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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 18 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

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. 835 out of 1012 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 146 out of 1012 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 1012 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 1012 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 1012 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Daniel, Fox Lake

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to event
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel staff was excellent. They were friendly and helpful with restaurant recommendations and coupons and everything else. Our room was clean and great to get some work done as well as relaxing. And the gym was a nice plus since it rained on the day I needed to train for an upcoming race.
Our room before we lived in it for a week
Work space
Close enough to walk to Soldier Field
Soldier Field 10(k or miles) PR for a 10k!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a hidden gem. Room was spacious, updated, and clean. So easy to walk within the loop. I’d stay there next time I’m in town.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mohammad, Giza

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

David

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deme

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The stay overall was excellent it was how I imagined it quite and peacefully and it had all the utilities that I was looking for . Also wanna give the receptionist credit for having AMAZING CUSTOMER SERVICE TO US!!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adane

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s perfect -from the people to the place!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean hotel
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josh

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

Great hotel!

Beautiful, clean and comfortable!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gabrielle

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is very friendly and helpful. Rooms are very spacious. Good area restaurants and store at walking distance.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Kuulei

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient and within walking distance to my class. Very clean and everyone was so polite.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ariel

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a great stay. Room was nice, Showtime was very helpful. Valet was great.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Kuulei

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Suggest adding a small table next the sofa in the guest rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

JANICE

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

10/10 Excellent

Tylor

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel and staff were amazing! Super nice!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan

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

8/10 Good

Stefannie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Will attempt again next time downtown. Wonderful stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elyse

Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location for walking to central sites
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raquel

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel, good location
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lizette, Franklin Park

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025