Bluegreen Vacations Hotel Blake, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Property class: 4

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Exterior
Breakfast, lunch, brunch served; Regional cuisine, alfresco dining
Fitness facility
Lobby
Lobby

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
(253 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
(55 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
  • Columbia College Chicago - 6 min walk - 0.4 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
  • ‪Maharaj Indian Grill - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Lao Sze Chuan - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪South Loop Club - ‬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, concierge services, and luggage storage. Other amenities at this boutique hotel include express check-out, a porter/bellhop, and a vending machine.
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 Apr 8, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bluegreen Vacations Hotel Blake, an Ascend Collection Hotel on Apr 26, 2026 start from $159, 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 Art Institute of Chicago 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. 1012 out of 1221 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 169 out of 1221 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 1221 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 1221 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 1221 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Burcu

Wonderful stay! Amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Eduardo

Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

John Christian

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Beta

clean, quiet rooms & attentive staff esp: Eric, Michael & Showtime. Hotel convenient to Jazz Showcase, Buddy Guy Legends, Goodman Theater, Studebaker Theater, CTA train lines etc.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was spotless, concierge was amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Oscar

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vincent

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean. Staff was nice. Close to L stops.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maura

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Raeqwon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was fine I just wish the heater heated the room better I put the thermostat on max but it was still a little chilly but besides that very nice hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Manas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay, no complaints.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great room. Quiet. Clean. Good location.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcos

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent accommodations: clean room, friendly staff, great location. Felt cozy, safe and secure. Only minus is the fact that there is no on-site laundry.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean, updated room
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amber

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very ncie staff! I will come back :)
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

John E, Albuquerque

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff at the Blake are AWESOME! From Sherrita to the concierge (we didn't get his name--but I love his sparkly Santa hat), to the room maintenance team, everything was great! The room had exactly what we needed. The bed was comfortable, the pillows (I like 'em fluffy) were what we wanted/needed and the 'appointments' were great! We also appreciated the ability to set the thermostat to a temperature that suits us when we sleep (we like the cooler side). The restaurant associated with the Blake was tasty and perfect for breakfast and the bill ($) was what we anticipated. My husband's sons/my step sons live in Chicago and when we return, we will definitely stay at the Blake.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chao

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service, clean room, very friendly staff
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer, Elk Grove

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff. Showtime always had tips for places to eat or visit. The hotel was clean. I arrived early and my room was available for check in. It was located in a easily accessible area. I walked everywhere. I only caught an ride when I was too tired to walk. It's close to the public transportation - the L, bus, train, etc. I felt very safe and I was a solo female traveler. I would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Olga Maria Benitez

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and spacious. Hotel staff was friendly, kind, courteous and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauretta

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My stay at the blue-green hotel was a lovely. It was nice. The rooms were clean, the employees,the staff were very nice to us. The staff made our stay even more enjoyable by just being nice. I recommend this hotel with stay here again
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This was our second time staying at the Blake. We love the ambiance and the staff. They have the nicest valet parking attendants as well as front desk folks. They take things seriously, but are still super friendly. Very professional. The room was spacious and lovely. We loved the decide that pays hommage to the history of the area. The bathroom was lovely with a big shower and nice decor. The only hiccup was all of the construction in front of their entrance, but that can hardly be helped. Tha KS for a great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025