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Check-in: 1500
Check-out: 1200
Local currency: USD
Hotel Blake is ideally located in the heart of downtown Chicago within walking distance to the Art Institute, Sears Tower and Millennium Park.
Elegant Downtown Chicago Accommodations:
All 162 guestrooms including 4 suites have subdued earth tones and warm wooden furnishings. Select rooms feature floor-to-ceiling windows, complimentary premium channels and weekday newspapers; bathrooms have rainforest showers. Complimentary high-speed internet access in all guestrooms.
Business Travel:
Ideally located in the heart of Chicago's downtown business district, Hotel Blake provides the business traveler everything they need to be more productive with the assistance of our dedicated hotel staff. Complimentitary weekday newspapers. Complimentary high-speed internet access is offered in all guestrooms and public areas.
Check-in: 1500
Check-out: 1200
Local currency: USD
*rate found for check-in Nov 26, check-out Nov 27
Rates displayed reflect the lowest rate found over the next 30 days. This rate is subject to change. Rates may not include service charges, extra person charges, fees or incidental charges (such as room service).
Converted rates (shown in parentheses) are provided for your convenience. They are based on today's exchange rate, but the hotel will charge you in the local currency.
The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at this hotel, but within a reasonable distance and additional charges may apply for use. All information has been provided by this hotel.
Overall score
4.0 out of 5
(110 reviews)
Reviews and scores for each hotel are collected from customers who purchased a stay at that hotel.
Reviewers are asked to rate a variety of hotel attributes on a scale of 1 to 5. The highest possible score is "5," meaning the user was "very satisfied," while "1" is the lowest, meaning the user was "very dissatisfied."
The "overall score" is an average of all reviewer scores submitted for a hotel.
Hotel address: 500 S Dearborn St, Chicago, IL 60605
Chicago, IL
1) O'Hare International Airport 2) Midway International Airport
Located downtown at the Intersection of Congress Parkway and Dearborn Street, 2 blocks west of State Street, at the South end of the loop and the north boundary of Printer's Row. The hotel is within walking distance to the city's Premiere Forums for the Arts. The Blake Hotel is situated in an architecturally rich area and is easily accessible to and from all of Chicago's major expressways. According to a survey conducted by the Chicago police, Burnham Park area is on e of the safest in the city.
This property has a smoke-free policy
Located on the lobby level of the hotel, Custom House pays homage to the early days of the South Loop offering contemporary American cuisine with Mediterranean influences. Also featured is a great wine cellar of the finest vintages from the West Coast. Custom House serves breakfast, lunch and dinner seven days a week.
Located adjacent to Hotel Blake.
Meetings & Events in Downtown Chicago: Hotel Blake offers a total of 4,000+ square feet of function space in five beautiful meeting rooms, ideal for intimate meetings, business functions or social events and banquets for up to 110 participants. State-of -the-art meeting rooms are equipped with high speed internet access, individual climate control, and provide maximum comfort and accessibility. Executive Boardroom suites also available.
Please enter check-in and check-out dates to the right to select a room
Check-in: 1500
Check-out: 1200
Local currency: USD
*rate found for check-in Nov 26, check-out Nov 27
Rates displayed reflect the lowest rate found over the next 30 days. This rate is subject to change. Rates may not include service charges, extra person charges, fees or incidental charges (such as room service).
Converted rates (shown in parentheses) are provided for your convenience. They are based on today's exchange rate, but the hotel will charge you in the local currency.
The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at this hotel, but within a reasonable distance and additional charges may apply for use. All information has been provided by this hotel.
Overall score
4.0 out of 5
(110 reviews)
Reviews and scores for each hotel are collected from customers who purchased a stay at that hotel.
Reviewers are asked to rate a variety of hotel attributes on a scale of 1 to 5. The highest possible score is "5," meaning the user was "very satisfied," while "1" is the lowest, meaning the user was "very dissatisfied."
The "overall score" is an average of all reviewer scores submitted for a hotel.
Score
4 out of 5
Classy in a great location
Infrequent, but experience traveller. Nov 23, 2009
I was in Chicago for business and decided to stay for the weekend. It has been years since my last visit and I was looking ... for a hotel that was reasonably priced while being in a central location to provide access to all of the attractions in/or near downtown. This hotel is 1 1/2 blocks from a Blue Line (direct run to O'Hare) station and only a short walk to Michigan Ave. The hotel well kept and appears to have been kept current over time and has a very modern feel. I was in a room with a king bed and had plenty of space for me and my things for the short stay. There was a small table with two chairs and a place to sit (see hotel's photos) at the end of the bed. Business travelers take note as there is no desk to work at and the table would not provide much room for a computer and additional info. The bathroom was well kept and very clean. No bath tub, but a roomy shower with a "rain" style shower head. If you drive into town and don't need your car, I would look for surface or deck parking near the hotel. The sign in front indicated $39/day for valet parking with unlimited in/out. That seemed a bit steep as I walked by a couple of lots within a 2 block radius with cheaper parking. I walked everywhere that I went and found the walks to be enjoyable, but at times long. The walk to Navy Pier was approximately 45 minutes - 1 hour and to the Shedd Aquarium was 20-30 minutes. If you don't mind the walks it is worth it as you pass by many of the Chicago highlights. The biggest criticism I have would be the continental breakfast. It is scheduled from 6-10, but arriving at 9:30 I found a couple pieces of fruit and plain bagels remaining. Can't say how it started, but it did seem a bit limited for such a nice hotel.
Traveler type: Single
This tip came straight from one of the friendly valets... If you aren't in the mood to walk, there is a convenience store within a block that sells 24-hour bus passes. If you are only in town for a weekend, this will likely get you almost anywhere you plan to go in a much shorter time than walking.
Score
2 out of 5
ehhh...
cheetofreak Nov 23, 2009
I felt that this hotel was a bit over rated. I felt edgy when I first came to my room because the door was already proped ... open. I had to check the room before I let my friend enter. She felt very unsafe and uneasy. Every hotel I have been in before had either a VCR or DVD player and I was a bit suprised that this one didn't. Also, the bathroom was terrible. There was mold and mildew in the shower and the sink/counter area had obviously not been cleaned. I would also recommend the hotel to get more than just one public computer.
Traveler type: Friends
The hotel was close to many local attractions.
Score
3 out of 5
Hotel Blake-Chi Town
G Nov 23, 2009
My wife and I went to Chicago for a relaxing/shopping weekend. Overall this hotel provided the rest and relaxation that we ... were looking for with a few exceptions. The TV was less than impressive! In a day when technology is at it's peak and there is a standard clock radio with an iPod docking station in each room, one would think that a tube television would no longer be present! An upgrade to a flat panel would be nice! The breakfast was less than dissapointing. It was supposed to run from 7am-10am. The first morning of our stay we went down at 9:40am (a little late, I admitt) and there was NOTHING left. The second morning we tried a little earlier 9:15am and the food was significantly running out. The "continental breakfast" of bagels, bananas, and apples was poorly planned. When offering such slim pickings for breakfast the hotel should at least plan to have enough for each guest. Finally, the views on the website are gourgeous, but do not be decieved...they are not the views from each room!
Traveler type: Couples
Shopping is a short distance if you want to go to State St. and shop. There are several good shops in that area. However, if you are looking for the Michigan Ave. shopping experience be prepared to walk a bit there and back!
Reviews represent the opinions of Orbitz customers, not of Orbitz or its staff.
This tip came straight from one of the friendly valets... If you aren't in the mood to walk, there is a convenience store within a block that sells 24-hour bus passes. If you are only in town for a weekend, this will likely get you almost anywhere you plan to go in a much shorter time than walking.
--Infrequent, but experience traveller., Athens, GA Nov 23, 2009
The hotel was close to many local attractions.
--cheetofreak, mid-Illinois Nov 23, 2009
Shopping is a short distance if you want to go to State St. and shop. There are several good shops in that area. However, if you are looking for the Michigan Ave. shopping experience be prepared to walk a bit there and back!
--G, Champaign, IL. Nov 23, 2009
Overall score
4.0 out of 5
(110 reviews)
Reviews and scores for each hotel are collected from customers who purchased a stay at that hotel.
Reviewers are asked to rate a variety of hotel attributes on a scale of 1 to 5. The highest possible score is "5," meaning the user was "very satisfied," while "1" is the lowest, meaning the user was "very dissatisfied."
The "overall score" is an average of all reviewer scores submitted for a hotel.
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Score
4 out of 5
Classy in a great location
Infrequent, but experience traveller. Nov 23, 2009
I was in Chicago for business and decided to stay for the weekend. It has been years since my last visit and I was looking ... for a hotel that was reasonably priced while being in a central location to provide access to all of the attractions in/or near downtown. This hotel is 1 1/2 blocks from a Blue Line (direct run to O'Hare) station and only a short walk to Michigan Ave. The hotel well kept and appears to have been kept current over time and has a very modern feel. I was in a room with a king bed and had plenty of space for me and my things for the short stay. There was a small table with two chairs and a place to sit (see hotel's photos) at the end of the bed. Business travelers take note as there is no desk to work at and the table would not provide much room for a computer and additional info. The bathroom was well kept and very clean. No bath tub, but a roomy shower with a "rain" style shower head. If you drive into town and don't need your car, I would look for surface or deck parking near the hotel. The sign in front indicated $39/day for valet parking with unlimited in/out. That seemed a bit steep as I walked by a couple of lots within a 2 block radius with cheaper parking. I walked everywhere that I went and found the walks to be enjoyable, but at times long. The walk to Navy Pier was approximately 45 minutes - 1 hour and to the Shedd Aquarium was 20-30 minutes. If you don't mind the walks it is worth it as you pass by many of the Chicago highlights. The biggest criticism I have would be the continental breakfast. It is scheduled from 6-10, but arriving at 9:30 I found a couple pieces of fruit and plain bagels remaining. Can't say how it started, but it did seem a bit limited for such a nice hotel.
Traveler type: Single
This tip came straight from one of the friendly valets... If you aren't in the mood to walk, there is a convenience store within a block that sells 24-hour bus passes. If you are only in town for a weekend, this will likely get you almost anywhere you plan to go in a much shorter time than walking.
Score
2 out of 5
ehhh...
cheetofreak Nov 23, 2009
I felt that this hotel was a bit over rated. I felt edgy when I first came to my room because the door was already proped ... open. I had to check the room before I let my friend enter. She felt very unsafe and uneasy. Every hotel I have been in before had either a VCR or DVD player and I was a bit suprised that this one didn't. Also, the bathroom was terrible. There was mold and mildew in the shower and the sink/counter area had obviously not been cleaned. I would also recommend the hotel to get more than just one public computer.
Traveler type: Friends
The hotel was close to many local attractions.
Score
3 out of 5
Hotel Blake-Chi Town
G Nov 23, 2009
My wife and I went to Chicago for a relaxing/shopping weekend. Overall this hotel provided the rest and relaxation that we ... were looking for with a few exceptions. The TV was less than impressive! In a day when technology is at it's peak and there is a standard clock radio with an iPod docking station in each room, one would think that a tube television would no longer be present! An upgrade to a flat panel would be nice! The breakfast was less than dissapointing. It was supposed to run from 7am-10am. The first morning of our stay we went down at 9:40am (a little late, I admitt) and there was NOTHING left. The second morning we tried a little earlier 9:15am and the food was significantly running out. The "continental breakfast" of bagels, bananas, and apples was poorly planned. When offering such slim pickings for breakfast the hotel should at least plan to have enough for each guest. Finally, the views on the website are gourgeous, but do not be decieved...they are not the views from each room!
Traveler type: Couples
Shopping is a short distance if you want to go to State St. and shop. There are several good shops in that area. However, if you are looking for the Michigan Ave. shopping experience be prepared to walk a bit there and back!
Score
5 out of 5
Great Hotel
brutus Nov 21, 2009
I needed a place to stay that was easy for me to get to interviews uptown and downtown. I got a great night's sleep and made ... both interviews well ahead of schedule due to proximity to public transportation. The room was quiet and wonderfully furnished with a king bed, ironing board to prepare my attire and internet to do my research. I will be staying here again on my next visit.
Traveler type: Business
west town tavern; great gastropub. Get the tenderloin with scalloped potatoes
Score
4 out of 5
Hotel Blake
Tan Nov 19, 2009
Great location and friendly staff. Good for the price. ...
Traveler type: Business
Score
4 out of 5
Great location, good value
BizTraveler Nov 16, 2009
Great location in the heart of Downtown Chicago within walking distance to major office buildings, and major downtown tourist ... attractions. The hotel shows its age, but is well maintained and the staff was friendly.
Traveler type: Business
Score
4 out of 5
Nice place to stay overall...
Kentucky Mama Nov 16, 2009
Older, but charming hotel. Nice accommodations overall; comfortable bed with soft linens and wonderful bathroom with double ... sink and rain showerhead. Only drawback was that my room was stuffy, very dry, and I could not open the windows.
Traveler type: Business
Great little sandwich shop located right beside the hotel!
Score
3 out of 5
OK hotel
Maria Nov 12, 2009
Was in Chicago on vacation with my fiancé for two nights. The hotel was clean and well kept with very big, and nice rooms. ... Great with free internet!! Location was OK and close to shopping. It was noisy, though, both from traffic and from the corridor outside the door (the doors made a lot of noice when you closed it if you weren't really careful.) Breakfast was not good. One sort of bread, with no ham or cheese to put on, only butter. The muffins were good, though. The man working there seemed to be more interested in talking to two cute girls than make sure that there was any coffee cups or orange juice left. To sum up, this hotel was good but noisy, and don't take it only because of the included breakfast.
Traveler type: Couples
Score
5 out of 5
Great Hotel in old Morton Salt building
Business Traveler Oct 24, 2009
The staff was a delight to work with and the service was excellent. Their 24-hour Business Center, including a cozy ... conference room, was ideal for getting work done outside the room, while the free in-room wireless Internet access let me keep up on my e-mails (work and personal) even in my PJs.
Traveler type: Business
Edwardo's Natural Pizza (right across the street) offers great Chicago-style stuffed pizzas along with a diverse menu. One block over (at 517 S State St.) Epic Burger is a must for fans of a great burger, fries and malt/shake.
Score
5 out of 5
Very clean; wonderful bed and bath.
Diana Oct 20, 2009
Wonderful experience. ...
Traveler type: Family
Score
5 out of 5
Great Hotel
columbia college mom Oct 19, 2009
We have stayed at the Hotel Blake 3 times in the last 4 months and have had great experiences everytime. It is very close to ... our daughters college and dorm and perfect location in the city to see all the sights. Close to trains and buses and any type of food you could possibly want. Easy access from O'hare on the blue line.
Traveler type: Couples
Score
4 out of 5
very nice
Jason Oct 16, 2009
I really enjoyed the location and the room was confortable. My room was faing Dearborn street on the 3rd floor. A bit noisy ... in the early morning but did not mind it since I am an early riser anyways.
Traveler type: Business
Tamarind sushi
Score
3 out of 5
Long weekend in Chicago
Joyous traveller Oct 12, 2009
Rooms are comfortable, if a bit run down. Staff friendly & helpful. Good value for the price & location. The Restaurant on ... site is separately run & not open for breakfast. A continental bf is provided in the lobby however.
Traveler type: Couples
Try Millers Pub for breakfast. A real old world Chicago dining experience.
Score
5 out of 5
4 star hotel near Sears Tower
Deals2009 Oct 11, 2009
really had a great time, much better value than other local hotel/resorts and included breakfast. Two thumbs up! ...
Traveler type: Family
plan on staying a few days, comfort comparable to home
Score
4 out of 5
Hotel Blake chicago
Tim D Oct 11, 2009
I was nervous because I got the room at such a low price. However, it is a first-rate hotel that was clean, comfortable, ... quiet, and well located in downtown Chicago. Absolutely on my list for future visits. No complaints at all!
Traveler type: Business
Score
5 out of 5
Location, location, location
wintersong Oct 10, 2009
Perfect location for safe walking to Art Institute, Grant Park's "green" vegetable garden, architecture tours, Millennium ... Park, public library. Surprise bonus: the view from our room was Sears Tower, making the night scene spectacular. Best staff we have ever had on a trip, extremely helpful.
Traveler type: Couples
Panera Bread is one block away and has healthy, economic fast food.
Score
4 out of 5
Location-A Service-A Accomodations-C
Go Ravens! Oct 5, 2009
Hotel Blake is in a great location! Nice building and very friendly staff. Checked in late after a nasty flight and Bellman ... sent us out of our way in the rain for dinner. Later learned that he got "credit" from the establishment for our meal...rather disappointing since we came back soaked and could have gone somewhere closer! Other than that the staff was very friendly and responsive. The room was not the best because of the loud HVAC and it really didn't work well to boot!One of the 2 elevators was "iffy" as to whether it worked or not.
Traveler type: Family
A two block walk from the hotel is Hackneys which is a great casual dinner spot. The burgers at this pub are great and the onion loaf is claimed to be in the top three in the country! Not sure how they determined that, but I can't imagine any better!
Score
4 out of 5
Sept. 09 One-Night Stay
Mttaylor Oct 1, 2009
This is my second stay at The Blake, so I obviously like the hotel. It is very "modern" in decor and has a good location on ... S. Dearborn in Chicago. The staff is very friendly and the rooms are great. My first stay had a room with a view of the hideous Harold Washington Library... hideous in design but makes for a great view. This stay had a view of a brick wall and the alley. The garbage trucks backed up to pick up the refuse at 4:30 a.m..... but my daughter slept through it. (We were touring college choices.) Big bathrooms, lotsa living space. Very comfortable and convenient to downtown Chicago. I'd stay here again but ask for a room over the front of the hotel.
Traveler type: Family
Score
3 out of 5
Almost perfect
Conan the super traveler Sep 29, 2009
The staff were attentive, polite, and informative. The location was right downtown and very affordable. The only issue I had ... was with a small, chronic water leak that was in the wall by the closet. It was probably a drip line for the A/C or something like that. Carpet was barely damp right around it and the wall coverings were slightly bubbled. As soon as I brought it to the attention of the staff they said they would take care of it immediatly. They offered to move me, but I declined. It wasn't that bad, just slighty annoying.
Traveler type: Business
If you're coming from the airport, take the train. It's FASTER than the stupid shuttle. Traffic is awful most of the time with road construction. Talk to locals or staff at the Airport and they can help you find a train. Cab or walk, it's just a block from the train.
Score
4 out of 5
Fun trip
weekend stayer. Sep 28, 2009
We just had a lazy weekend and enjoyed the nightlife. There was nothing missing that would have made our stay more ... enjoyable. This trip was average.
Traveler type: Couples
Reviews represent the opinions of Orbitz customers, not of Orbitz or its staff.
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This tip came straight from one of the friendly valets... If you aren't in the mood to walk, there is a convenience store within a block that sells 24-hour bus passes. If you are only in town for a weekend, this will likely get you almost anywhere you plan to go in a much shorter time than walking.
--Infrequent, but experience traveller., Athens, GA Nov 23, 2009
The hotel was close to many local attractions.
--cheetofreak, mid-Illinois Nov 23, 2009
Shopping is a short distance if you want to go to State St. and shop. There are several good shops in that area. However, if you are looking for the Michigan Ave. shopping experience be prepared to walk a bit there and back!
--G, Champaign, IL. Nov 23, 2009
west town tavern; great gastropub. Get the tenderloin with scalloped potatoes
--brutus, new york, ny Nov 21, 2009
Great little sandwich shop located right beside the hotel!
--Kentucky Mama, Lexington, KY Nov 16, 2009
Edwardo's Natural Pizza (right across the street) offers great Chicago-style stuffed pizzas along with a diverse menu. One block over (at 517 S State St.) Epic Burger is a must for fans of a great burger, fries and malt/shake.
--Business Traveler, Jackson, MI Oct 24, 2009
Tamarind sushi
--Jason, Orlando Oct 16, 2009
Try Millers Pub for breakfast. A real old world Chicago dining experience.
--Joyous traveller, Milwaukee Oct 12, 2009
plan on staying a few days, comfort comparable to home
--Deals2009, Bloomington, IL Oct 11, 2009
Panera Bread is one block away and has healthy, economic fast food.
--wintersong, Northern California Oct 10, 2009
A two block walk from the hotel is Hackneys which is a great casual dinner spot. The burgers at this pub are great and the onion loaf is claimed to be in the top three in the country! Not sure how they determined that, but I can't imagine any better!
--Go Ravens!, Baltimore, Maryland Oct 5, 2009
If you're coming from the airport, take the train. It's FASTER than the stupid shuttle. Traffic is awful most of the time with road construction. Talk to locals or staff at the Airport and they can help you find a train. Cab or walk, it's just a block from the train.
--Conan the super traveler, Lehi, UT Sep 29, 2009
Centrally located. Within walking distance to most of the major attractions, public transportation and conveniences (e.g., drug stores, shops).
--Ex-Chicago Resident, Potomac, MD Sep 16, 2009
Parking is extra around $30 per night
--Kalahari, Sault ste marie Canada Sep 15, 2009
Best advice from Greg the bellman, was walk to CVS, about 2 blocks away, get a 24hr.Fun-Day CTA pass, good to ride the buses around town with relative ease for 24 hour period. That was a easy and inexpensive help, and everyone was helpful in getting you on the right bus route no. needed.
--Toby, Cleveland, Ohio Sep 10, 2009
A Mano. 100 block of North Dearborn. Italian with very good wine and very reasonable prices.
--Minnesota GP, Minneapolis, MN Sep 7, 2009
take a cab to get to navy pier, only 10 bucks!
--Elodie11, Toronto, ON Sep 1, 2009
Hugo's Frog Bar. Excellent steaks and seafood.
--Michael, Baltimore, MD Aug 31, 2009
The Grillroom down on Monroe
--Snickerdoolers, Minnesota Aug 24, 2009
The Italian restaurant a few blocks south of the hotel on Dearborn was excellent!
--Susan, Fort Wayne Indiana Aug 17, 2009
Reviews represent the opinions of Orbitz customers, not of Orbitz or its staff.
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