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Bluegreen Vacations Hotel Blake, Ascend Resort Collection

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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Housekeeping

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500 South Dearborn Street, Chicago, IL, 60605
  • State Street
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Columbia College Chicago
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Art Institute of Chicago
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Room options

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1 King Bed, Suite, Nonsmoking, Upgrade

1 King Bed, Suite, Nonsmoking, Upgrade

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Chicago

With a stay at Bluegreen Vacations Hotel Blake, Ascend Resort Collection, 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 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Columbia College Chicago.

What's nearby

  • Art Institute of Chicago - 11 min walk
  • Willis Tower - 12 min walk
  • Millennium Park - 13 min walk
  • Grant Park - 2 min drive
  • McCormick Place - 3 min drive

Getting around

  • Harrison Station - 3 min walk
  • Chicago Van Buren Street Station - 8 min walk
  • Chicago O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Brando's Speakeasy - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Epic Burger - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Dunkin - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Kasey's Tavern - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Bluegreen Vacations Hotel Blake, Ascend Resort Collection

Beaux Arts Chicago hotel in Downtown Chicago with a 24-hour fitness center
Bluegreen Vacations Hotel Blake, Ascend Resort Collection 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.
Make yourself at home in one of the 41 guestrooms featuring iPod docking stations 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 which features a bar/lounge, 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, limo/town car service, and express check-out.
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.

Languages

English, Filipino, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

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

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee daily 7:00 AM–1:00 PM: USD 10-30 per person
  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 bar
  • Room service available

Restaurants on site

  • Meli Cafe

Things to do

  • 24-hour fitness centre

Family friendly

  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • ATM/banking services
  • Banquet hall
  • Lift
  • Front-desk safe

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre

Accessibility

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

More

  • Renovated entire property – October 2020
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow-top mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • TV channels
  • Flat-screen TV
  • iPod dock
  • Premium channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Mini fridge

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Free newspapers
  • 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

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

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
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, Ascend Resort Collection Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 823 out of 1011 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 151 out of 1011 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 1011 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 1011 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 1011 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lisa, Kansas City

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was spacious, quiet, and comfortable. The staff was wonderful. I loved the gym, too. It had all of the stuff I needed! Of course the location could not be beat. I would definitely recommend Hotel Blake to anyone.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brihant

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great interior, well maintained. Discounts for nearby restaurants. Good customer service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Freda, San Mateo

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and great location for public transportation. Will stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Stuart

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel in good city centre location.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Jared

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, large clean rooms, and good locale
Everything was great except for the air conditioning the room. I had it set low but I never experienced actual cooling during my stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Ari-Lee, Winnipeg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Ian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location and comfortable hotel. Staff are excellent and really set this hotel apart from others in downtown
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda, Olathe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everyone was very friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Liza

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelli

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was extremely friendly and my room was spacious and comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Cherie

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nicely remodeled hotel. Only complaint was the bed was a bit firm. The cafe next to the hotel was good and glad it was there as I had early morning meetings I had to get to so glad to be able to catch breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

J

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property with nice touches and wonderful staff. Check in was quick and efficient and everyone was happy to answer any questions and make great recommendations.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Candice, Carapichaima

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was situated in a perfect location for traveling on the blue line train, buses and even walking distance to a lot sightseeing locations. The hotel was very accessable from the airport using the blue line. Hotel staff was very friendly and welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Ky'Tavia

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cafe Meli is convenient and delicious.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Joan

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nory

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and service!!! Starbucks and bakery right outside front door. Rooms were clean and Hotel was spotless.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frances

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful, well maintained property. The stafff was friendly and helpful. Convenient location.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cherrie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel has been reburbished beautifully. Staff have been amazing letting us hang out in the lounge waiting for our train departure. Great location, fantastic cafe next door, great bars in the area. Only a short walk to Michigan Avenue for hop on hop off bus.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel. Staff was very friendly, always spoke when you entered or left the building! Would definitely go back again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Duarte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place to stay if you’re going to a Bears game. Clean and very hospitable.Stadium is walking distance and there a lot of great food options all within walking distance. Thank you, Hotel Blake for an unforgettable experience!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
From the moment we arrived we were made to feel important and as a returning guest. Each time we left or arrived back the staff always were courteous and inquisitive as to how our stay or adventure went.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Loretta

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay. Property was clean, quiet, and couldn't have asked for more friendly and helpful staff. Attached restraunt was convenient for breakfast or brunch.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dale

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing small property in a beautiful historic building. Friendly staff, cozy atmosphere. Why pay twice as much
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024