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Bluegreen Vacations Hotel Blake, an Ascend Collection Hotel

4.0 star property

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Exterior
Fitness facility
Lobby
Lobby
Breakfast, lunch, brunch served; Regional cuisine, al fresco dining

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning

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500 South Dearborn Street, Chicago, IL, 60605
  • Place, Art Institute of Chicago
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Millennium Park
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Willis Tower
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.)
    ‪25 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
(242 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
(10 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
(49 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)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Chicago

With a stay at Bluegreen Vacations Hotel Blake, an Ascend Collection Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Chicago, steps from Pontiac Building and within a 5-minute walk of Old Colony Building. .This boutique hotel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Harold Washington Library Center and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Dearborn St Station.

What's nearby

  • Chicago Board of Trade Building - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Columbia College Chicago - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Art Institute of Chicago - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Millennium Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Willis Tower - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Harrison Station - 3 min walk
  • Chicago Van Buren Street Station - 8 min walk
  • Chicago O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Epic Burger - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Brando's Speakeasy - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Maharaj Indian Grill - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Lao Sze Chuan - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Bluegreen Vacations Hotel Blake, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Boutique hotel with a restaurant, steps from Pontiac Building
Bluegreen Vacations Hotel Blake, an Ascend Collection Hotel offers 41 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.
Make yourself at home in one of the 41 guestrooms featuring microwaves and flat-screen televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with Egyptian cotton sheets. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature rainfall showerheads and designer toiletries.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a 24-hour fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.
Enjoy Regional cuisine at Meli Cafe, a café where you can enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge and dine alfresco. Or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services.
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 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
  • 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
  • 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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

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. 962 out of 1160 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 162 out of 1160 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 1160 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 1160 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 1160 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Roxanne

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amritha

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Extremely clean room with updated features. Perfect location. Very walkable!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Geof

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We enjoyed our 4 night’s stay & was not bothered by the remodeling. Hotel location is convenient for getting around downtown. We were able to catch shows at Jazz Showcase & Goodman Theater. Shoutout to Eric & all front desk staff. They were helpful & kind. We plan stay here again for ~ 2 weeks for the holidays.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lexi

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Esther

Never got my room. Claimed they couldn’t find reservation. Would not recommend
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hayward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel with great room space and welcoming staff
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall the rooms are quiet and the checkin is easy.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jake

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Ashanti

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

10/10 Excellent

Lucy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Blake is a charming hotel in an excellent location. Staff was friendly and helpful, and our room was clean, comfortable, and nicely decorated.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Herlanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had an amazing stay. Staff was superior.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keiko

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Location is not central but Staff are so nice and friendly and the hotel is clean. I want to stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The bellman, Showtime, and front desk, Alex were fantastic. Showtime gave full explanation of room and layout, responded with many option to my query about restaurants. During the efficient and smooth checkin, Alex said he would follow up by text so I would have 24/7 ability to contact front desk with questions and concerns. He did exactly as promised. He was good as his word, answering questions promptly no matter what time. As did others at the front desk if Alex was off duty. It was my first time in Chicago and these two made my solo travel welcoming and safe. No to mention, Meli’s Cafe next door and Gino’s East Pizza across the street.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fanta, Tulsa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room had a smell..don’t know what it was, they tried to fix it promptly. It was in a safe area, it’s very very clean. Walkable to lots of places. Showtime, the doorman told us directions to all of the places to see. We had a good time. Everyone was extremely nice! I would stay here again! And it was safe!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Andrea

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was our 2nd stay here. Nice size rooms. Staff is friendly. Don’t like the shower head. Can be noisy if you’re on the street side.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Valerie

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall, I really enjoyed the stay - it was close to the marathon, which is why I came to Chicago. The beds were very comfortable. It was kind of hard to find the entrance upon arrival due to the scaffolding near the doors (construction). The front desk staff was extremely friendly.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It’s important for people who are planning on staying there that there is no bar and no restaurant inside the property. There was a restaurant attached to the hotel that served only breakfast and lunch. No dinner. This was somewhat disappointing.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

John, Hopkinton

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Kyle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Decent spot. Parking isnt ideal.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Evgeni

Travelled with family
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very satisfied!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025