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, alfresco dining

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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500 South Dearborn Street, Chicago, IL, 60605
  • Place, Harold Washington Library Center
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Art Institute of Chicago
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Willis Tower
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(52 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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 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 41-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

  • Harold Washington Library Center - 2 min walk - 0.1 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
  • Michigan Avenue - 12 min walk - 0.7 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
  • ‪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

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 luggage storage, tours or tickets, and dry cleaning/laundry. 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.
  • 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 Feb 21, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bluegreen Vacations Hotel Blake, an Ascend Collection Hotel on Feb 23, 2026 start from $109.0, excluding 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.

Will I be able to park at Bluegreen Vacations Hotel Blake, an Ascend Collection Hotel?

Yes, valet parking is offered for USD 60 per night with in/out privileges. 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 will couples enjoy most about a stay at Bluegreen Vacations Hotel Blake, an Ascend Collection Hotel?

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

Does Bluegreen Vacations Hotel Blake, an Ascend Collection Hotel have a hot tub?

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 guestrooms 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, you won't find 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. 989 out of 1190 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 162 out of 1190 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 1190 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 1190 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 1190 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and attentive staff. Room was very clean and hotel is within walking distance of many attractions and shopping.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neel

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, awesome location and great staff! The only complaint is drinking water— its pretty inconvenient.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Gabrielle

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had no heat in our room, when we called the staff they told us they could do nothing. They did end up telling us we would get a refund but unsure if we will actually receive it
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeri

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Elke

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chuck

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was so welcoming and helpful. They offered numerous suggestions for area dining and activities. The bellhops were terrific and the coffee bar was fresh. The room was clean and the maid staff was accommodating with extra towels and cleaning on our schedule. Great location - within walking distance to theaters and restaurants
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Emma

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There were some stains on the edge of the bedding but otherwise everything else was pretty good. Entrance area had construction going on but that was fine. Room was a little hot first night because it happened to get so warm out for November and AC’s weren’t on but they did offer fans.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kaneesha

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Deborah

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean rooms and attentive, friendly staff. My only complaint was that the pillows were uncomfortable. That’s the only reason for 4 stars
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent property with friendly and helpful staff. Only drawback was construction noise about which we were made aware in advance. Would definitely visit again when in Chicago.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Brandon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was ok. Stylish but lacks amenities and things you would expect from a hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

ferda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is excellent. I’m very happy to choose this one because of cleanest rooms, great location and good rooms view. Room is spotless and has beautiful design. Staff are very friendly and helpful. If I have a chance to come back to Chicago I will choose same hotel💕
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very clean room and the staff was kind, friendly, and helpful! I would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sunaina

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness
The room was clean and comfy. Decor was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexa, High Point

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location - perfect walking distance to main tourist areas.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

TOLGA

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roxana

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mengmeng

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent staff! Went out of their way to welcome us, check in, and were so helpful with neighborhood recommendations.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ana

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff super kind and helpful, room was clean as well as the nice price point and view of the city. I recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rochelle

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff is very remarkable and super helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

BRIAN

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great room, excellent front desk service, exceptional restaurant.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025