Bluegreen Vacations Hotel Blake, an Ascend Collection Hotel

4.0 star property

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Exterior
Fitness facility
Lobby
Lobby
Breakfast, lunch and brunch served

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
(271 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 - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬1 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 luggage storage, dry cleaning/laundry, and concierge services. 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.
  • 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 Jun 19, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bluegreen Vacations Hotel Blake, an Ascend Collection Hotel on Jul 5, 2026 start from $201, 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. 1037 out of 1250 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 173 out of 1250 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 1250 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 1250 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 1250 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and hotel
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Emmanuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a great hotel in a very nice location
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel in nice lication
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

CHAD

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Neat place, very clean, good location and friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

davina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Helpful friendly staff, clean rooms, convenient walking distance to downtown.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Briana

Clean rooms very friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ratna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was amazing, location was excellent. Very clean, modern rooms, great service.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Marcessa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, nice staff, good location and price.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Viswabharath

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel Blake is in a great location and the staff is very helpful. We are very glad to have stayed there.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

chris

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
always clean, great staff comfortable beds good location
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Rebeccah

Fantastic friendly place!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jaime

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable beds
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Burcu

Wonderful stay! Amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Raju

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff, close to number of attractions
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Maria Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The hotel is beautiful and staff are very friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Salvino Angelo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great boutique hotel in the south loop area. Good proximity to restaurants and sightseeing including Grant Park. Excellent friendly staff who greets you when you return to the hotel and very responsive to every need.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Boon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff. Location was perfect for my travel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Veronica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were nice and clean, staff very friendly and helpful, breakfast restaurant was a nice atmosphere and helpful staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel. Rooms are very spacious, comfortable, and nicely decorated. Hotel is located within a 15 minute walk to Chicago Central Union Station.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Josefina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The Staff were super helpful, and services were fantastic!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Alexa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location - perfect walking distance to main tourist areas.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Clean rooms and friendly staff. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All excellent- staff outstanding, room very nice - very clean! Would definitely stay here again it was fantastic and the location is perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026