Bluegreen Vacations Hotel Blake, an Ascend Collection Hotel

4.0 star property

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Exterior
Fitness facility
Breakfast, lunch and brunch served
Lobby
Lobby

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

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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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

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

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

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(56 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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 the neighborhood

Chicago

Located in Downtown Chicago, Bluegreen Vacations Hotel Blake, an Ascend Collection Hotel is adjacent to Pontiac Building and within a 5-minute walk of other popular sights like Old Colony Building. This 169-room, 4-star hotel welcomes guests with conveniences like a 24-hour gym, free in-room WiFi, and a 24-hour business center.

What's nearby

  • State Street - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Dearborn Station - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Art Institute of Chicago - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Millennium Park - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Willis Tower - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles

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
  • ‪South Loop Club - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Maharaj Indian Grill - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Lao Sze Chuan - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Bluegreen Vacations Hotel Blake, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Guests of Bluegreen Vacations Hotel Blake, an Ascend Collection Hotel enjoy a 24-hour gym, free WiFi in public areas, and a 24-hour business center. Valet parking is offered for USD 60 per night. The 24-hour front desk has multilingual staff ready to assist with dry cleaning/laundry, tours or tickets, and luggage storage. Other amenities at this boutique hotel include express check-out, a vending machine, and a porter/bellhop.
Flat-screen TVs come with cable channels, and free WiFi keeps guests connected. Bathrooms offer rainfall showers, hair dryers, and designer toiletries, and pillowtop beds with Egyptian cotton sheets ensure a restful night. IPod docks, microwaves, and coffee makers are also available.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center.

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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

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • Children 18 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

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

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
  • Check-in: 3 PM—-midnight
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 21
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking out is easy with express services. Driving? This property offers valet parking (fees apply).

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.
  • Onsite safety features include a smoke detector.
  • This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice).

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.
  • Parking has height restrictions.

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

Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Bluegreen Vacations Hotel Blake, an Ascend Collection Hotel?

Bluegreen Vacations Hotel Blake, an Ascend Collection Hotel provides free cancellation on certain room rates. For more details, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

How much does it cost to stay at Bluegreen Vacations Hotel Blake, an Ascend Collection Hotel?

As of May 23, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bluegreen Vacations Hotel Blake, an Ascend Collection Hotel on May 25, 2026 start from $189, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What can I see around Bluegreen Vacations Hotel Blake, an Ascend Collection Hotel?

This hotel is situated in Downtown Chicago within a short 13-minute walk of Millennium Park and also 15 minutes on foot from Michigan Avenue. You'll also find Lake Michigan and State Street less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site at Bluegreen Vacations Hotel Blake, an Ascend Collection Hotel?

Yes, valet parking is offered for USD 60 per night with in/out privileges. Wheelchair-accessible parking is also available for guests.

Does Bluegreen Vacations Hotel Blake, an Ascend Collection Hotel feature a casino on the premises?

No, Bluegreen Vacations Hotel Blake, an Ascend Collection Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Bluegreen Vacations Hotel Blake, an Ascend Collection Hotel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What do couples enjoy most about Bluegreen Vacations Hotel Blake, an Ascend Collection Hotel?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this boutique hotel include premium bedding, a rainfall showerhead, and bathrobes.

Are there hot tubs at Bluegreen Vacations Hotel Blake, an Ascend Collection Hotel?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Bluegreen Vacations Hotel Blake, an Ascend Collection Hotel have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Bluegreen Vacations Hotel Blake, an Ascend Collection Hotel serves a cooked-to-order breakfast for a surcharge each morning at Meli Cafe.

Will Bluegreen Vacations Hotel Blake, an Ascend Collection Hotel allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Bluegreen Vacations Hotel Blake, an Ascend Collection Hotel.

Are there connecting rooms at Bluegreen Vacations Hotel Blake, an Ascend Collection Hotel?

Yes, this hotel has connecting rooms you can book for your group event or vacation.

Where is the closest airport to Bluegreen Vacations Hotel Blake, an Ascend Collection Hotel?

The closest major airport to Bluegreen Vacations Hotel Blake, an Ascend Collection Hotel is Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), which is 11 mi away (32 minutes by car). Another top airport is Chicago O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD), which is located 18.5 mi away (47-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Bluegreen Vacations Hotel Blake, an Ascend Collection Hotel?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Bluegreen Vacations Hotel Blake, an Ascend Collection Hotel.

Bluegreen Vacations Hotel Blake, an Ascend Collection Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1032 out of 1242 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 168 out of 1242 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 26 out of 1242 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 1242 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 1242 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jaime

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable beds
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Burcu

Wonderful stay! Amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Edmond

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and spacious room
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

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