Bluegreen Vacations Hotel Blake, an Ascend Collection Hotel

4.0 star property
Beaux Arts hotel with a 24-hour fitness center and a 24-hour business center

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Exterior
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Regional cuisine
Lobby
Lobby
Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

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, 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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(239 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
(9 reviews)
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

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

1 King Bed, Suite, Nonsmoking, Upgrade

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 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
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Kasey's Tavern - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪First Draft - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Bluegreen Vacations Hotel Blake, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Beaux Arts hotel with a 24-hour fitness center and a 24-hour business center
Renovated in 2020, Bluegreen Vacations Hotel Blake, an Ascend Collection Hotel offers 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 securing valuables, dry cleaning/laundry, and tours or tickets. Other amenities at this boutique hotel include express check-out, a porter/bellhop, and an ATM.
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, coffee makers, and free newspapers 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

  • Valet parking on site (USD 60 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited onsite 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

  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

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
  • Banquet hall
  • Beaux Arts architecture
  • Built in 1896
  • Renovated entire property - October 2020
  • 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
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from May 12 2025 to December 5 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Exterior
Renovation work will only be conducted during business hours on weekdays. Every effort will be made to minimize noise and disturbance.

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

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
This property accepts credit 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. Cash is not accepted. 
  • 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.

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 Jan 3, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bluegreen Vacations Hotel Blake, an Ascend Collection Hotel on Jan 25, 2026 start from $95.2, 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.

Is there parking available 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.

Is Bluegreen Vacations Hotel Blake, an Ascend Collection Hotel a good place to stay for couples?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this boutique hotel include a pillowtop mattress, 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.

Does Bluegreen Vacations Hotel Blake, an Ascend Collection Hotel have connecting rooms?

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. 942 out of 1137 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 160 out of 1137 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 1137 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 1137 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 1137 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

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

Diego

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and courteous staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alec

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was really cute, it felt like a home away from home with the room colors, mirror was really pretty too.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jinyuan

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ken

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very pleasant and super helpful!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Patricia Valle

Liked: Amenities
Room was very nice and quiet. Staff were courteous and friendly. I ordered an eggs Benedict and the whites were uncooked. They did not charge me but I found breakfast elsewhere.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tzu Chun

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean room, nice staffs
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tyler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel Blake is a fantastic option when staying in the Loop in downtown Chicago. Great location within the city and close proximity to all the train lines. Staff was super kind and helpful. Room was great, no complaints at all. Surprisingly good coffee available for guests each morning. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jesica

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was comfortable, clean and had everything we needed. Overall great experience, would definitely come back again next time.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keidra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
First time visit to Chicago and this location was great, quiet and conveniently located near subway.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fab

Real half and half or milk at coffee bar
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
As always, I had a wonderful stay. The staff are friendly and helpful. The hotel is located in a part, of Chicago, minutes from the Riverwalk, Millennium Park and other sites of interest.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karin, Mountain View

Traveled with group, Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Historic hotel (If the walls could speak!) in downtown Chicago. A short walk to the Art Institute. Great diner connected to the hotel. Fun nooks and crannies where you can sit and chat.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

terri, Summerville

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My favorite place to stay in Chicago! Amazing access to transportation, food, culture. Hotel has a unique feel and great staff. Some construction during my stay, but old buildings need maintenance, and I was unaffected by noise.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025