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Bluegreen Vacations Hotel Blake, an Ascend Collection Hotel

4.0 star property

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Lobby
Breakfast, lunch, brunch served; Regional cuisine, alfresco dining
Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe
Fitness facility

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $189
includes taxes & fees
May 25 - May 26

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500 South Dearborn Street, Chicago, IL, 60605
  • Place, State Street
    ‪2 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 | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

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

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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
  • Free WiFi

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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
(10 reviews)
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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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
(56 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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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)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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 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.
The hotel offers a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. A 24-hour business center is on site at this 4-star property.

Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. This Beaux Arts hotel also offers a 24-hour fitness center, a vending machine, and multilingual staff. Onsite parking is available (surcharge).

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, 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 transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • 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

  • 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 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
  • Beaux Arts architecture
  • Built in 1896
  • 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
  • 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

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

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

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
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

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
Parking height restrictions apply

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. 1028 out of 1238 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 168 out of 1238 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 26 out of 1238 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 1238 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 1238 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

chris

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent staff, very friendly, the rooms are always clean and comfortable. I do think they need to work on the heating and cooling system in this older hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great place to stay! Centrally located. Staff we efficient, friendly and the room was spacious and spotless. Highly recommend this Hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Briana

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

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel. Small but very clean and a nice boutique look and feel. Staff was very friendly! The rooms were clean and comfortable! All the basic amenities provided. Good location for walking to State street and the parks along MIchigan Ave.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a great big room that was as clean as they come. The staff was really nice. Free coffee in the morning in addition to the stuff in the room. The fridge was a little bigger than most hotel rooms I've been in.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ishena

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Leidiana

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Percell

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Bringing wrong car from valet extended our wait to 30 minutes and there’s three valet workers we saw. Loved the room and staff though.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Ramin

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kayla

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great Staff and Showtime had great energy!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Hildebrando

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Josefina

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The Staff were super helpful, and services were fantastic!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Adeli

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is incredibly clean. The staff super nice and friendly. I will return to this hotel when I come to Chicago.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Abigail

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff including front desk, bellhop, and valet were friendly and helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Carly

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean. Good size room. Hospitable staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Rebeccah

Fantastic friendly place!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Karin

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Boon

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff. Location was perfect for my travel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean spacious room with toiletries from Crabtree & Evelyn. Very comfy bed, nice decorating, lovely view
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Lee, Chelsea

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful staff, nice room…very comfortable and spacious. I especially loved that large bathroom with its great shower! I loved the location of the place…very walkable to museums and the theater district. And the cafe next door has excellent food…we ate there every day ( twice for breakfast and once for lunch!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thank you for a comfortable and relaxing stay in Chicago. Our room was spacious and very nice. Your staff were welcoming and attentive. Location is perfect, walkable distance to so many attractions. We will definitely will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Yee Yan

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Leah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026