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Bluegreen Vacations Hotel Blake, an Ascend Collection Hotel

4.0 star property
Travelers can fuel their Chicago adventures with delicious breakfast options at this upscale hotel's on-site café, keeping energy levels high all day

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Bluegreen Vacations Hotel Blake in Chicago offers a vibrant urban retreat with regional cuisine at Meli Cafe and a convenient coffee shop. Guests can use the 24-hour gym, business center with free in-room WiFi, express check-out, and luggage storage for a flexible stay.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

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9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(254 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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9.8 out of 10
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(9 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
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  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

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

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  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Located in Downtown Chicago, a neighborhood in Chicago, Bluegreen Vacations Hotel Blake, an Ascend Collection Hotel is near a metro station. Notable landmarks in the area include Old Colony Building and Pontiac Building, and travelers wishing to experience a bit of culture can try Art Institute of Chicago. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at McCormick Place. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing. Guests love the hotel's central location for the sightseeing. It's also convenient to public transportation: Harrison Station is 3 minutes by foot and LaSalle Street Station is 3 minutes. Visit our Chicago travel guide
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500 South Dearborn Street, Chicago, IL, 60605

What's nearby

  • Harold Washington Library Center
    Harold Washington Library Center
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Art Institute of Chicago
    Art Institute of Chicago
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles
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    Millennium Park
    9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Chicago
    Willis Tower
    10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Grant Park
    Grant Park
    19 min walk - 1.0 mile

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

Upscale boutique hotel near Columbia College Chicago
Located close to Pontiac Building and Harold Washington Library Center, Bluegreen Vacations Hotel Blake, an Ascend Collection Hotel provides a coffee shop/cafe, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a bar. The on-site Regional cuisine café, Meli Cafe, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, light fare, and al fresco dining. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a 24-hour gym and a 24-hour business center.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), valet parking (surcharge), and express check-out
  • A porter/bellhop, a 24-hour front desk, and a vending machine
  • Smoke-free premises, concierge services, and an elevator
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the central location, helpful staff, and first-rate property condition
Room features
All guestrooms at Bluegreen Vacations Hotel Blake, an Ascend Collection Hotel include thoughtful touches such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean, comfortable rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, Egyptian cotton sheets, and pillowtop mattresses
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and designer toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Mini fridges, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

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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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 18 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property
Parking height restrictions apply

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 Bluegreen Vacations Hotel Blake, an Ascend Collection Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Valet parking is available for USD 60 per night.

What time is check-in at Bluegreen Vacations Hotel Blake, an Ascend Collection Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Bluegreen Vacations Hotel Blake, an Ascend Collection Hotel?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Bluegreen Vacations Hotel Blake, an Ascend Collection Hotel located?

Located in Downtown Chicago, this boutique hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Pontiac Building, Old Colony Building, and Dearborn St Station. Harold Washington Library Center and Columbia College Chicago are also within 10 minutes. Harrison Station and LaSalle Street Station are within a 5-minute walk.

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Reviews

Bluegreen Vacations Hotel Blake, an Ascend Collection Hotel Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.0

Amenities

9.8

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1016 out of 1225 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 169 out of 1225 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 1225 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 1225 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 1225 reviews

Reviews

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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

Julia Elaine Turner

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property and hotel staff were great! The staff was friendly and very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean, friendly staff, good location. Nicely priced
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 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

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

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

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

Liz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel for the price. Our room was clean, had a comfy bed, and was quite large with a king size bed. There were limited ammenities at the hotel, but good food and coffee was a quick walk away. We really enjoyed the Jazz Showcase (2 blocks) and the neighborhood wine bar (2 blocks).
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 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

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

Rachel L

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
everyone was very friendly, our room was upgraded and i would definitely recommend this hotel to anyone staying in chicago.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Leah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Adeli

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
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10/10 Excellent

Kayla

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great Staff and Showtime had great energy!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very clean, it had all extra amenities (fridge with full freezer, microwave, safe, hairdryer, and even a makeup mirror), and everything was esthetically beautiful.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Augustine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is a building with classical bones. But, super pleasant and super peaceful!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Abigail

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff including front desk, bellhop, and valet were friendly and helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Chasity

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was so big and nice!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Francisco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable room, friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was very comfortable and spotless. The front door staff was helpful and pleasant. I want to stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lee

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
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10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel for price and location Everything clean and a huge room
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025