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Bluegreen Vacations Hotel Blake, an Ascend Collection Hotel

4.0 star property

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Exterior
Lobby
Fitness facility
Breakfast, lunch and brunch served
Lobby

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
The current price is AU$393
includes taxes & fees
15 June - 16 June

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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

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(268 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(56 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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1 King Bed, Suite, Nonsmoking, Upgrade

1 King Bed, Suite, Nonsmoking, Upgrade

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

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Bluegreen Vacations Hotel Blake, an Ascend Collection Hotel places you in the centre of Chicago, steps from Pontiac Building and within a short 5-minute stroll of Old Colony Building. Highlights at this boutique hotel include a restaurant, a 24-hour gym and a bar/lounge. .The café, Meli Cafe, serves Regional cuisine and is open for breakfast, brunch and lunch. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a gym and a 24-hour business centre. Cooked-to-order breakfast is available daily between 7:00 AM and 1:00 PM. There's also the convenience of valet parking. .Places within a short walk of this 4-property class Downtown Chicago hotel include Dearborn Station and Harold Washington Library Center.

What's nearby

  • State Street - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Dearborn Station - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Art Institute of Chicago - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Millennium Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Willis Tower - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Harrison Station - 3 min walk
  • Chicago Van Buren Street Station - 8 min walk
  • Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Epic Burger - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Brando's Speakeasy - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪South Loop Club - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Maharaj Indian Grill - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Lao Sze Chuan - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Bluegreen Vacations Hotel Blake, an Ascend Collection Hotel

There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. You'll find a 24-hour business centre on site.

Public spaces have free WiFi. A 24-hour fitness centre, a vending machine, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly Bluegreen Vacations Hotel Blake, an Ascend Collection Hotel. Parking is available for a fee.

This 4-star Chicago hotel is smoke free.

  • 169 guestrooms or units
  • 12 levels
  • 3 buildings
  • Built in 1896
  • Business centre (24 hours)
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Bluegreen Vacations Hotel Blake, an Ascend Collection Hotel offers 169 accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit with a rainfall showerhead, bathrobes, designer toiletries and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Valet parking on site (USD 60 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site 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

  • 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 centre

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
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 12 floors
  • 3 buildings
  • Beaux Arts architecture
  • Built in 1896
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • 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 and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out
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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 18 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
    For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice) guidelines.

We should mention

  • Children aged 18 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

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

What is the cancellation policy at Bluegreen Vacations Hotel Blake, an Ascend Collection Hotel?

Bluegreen Vacations Hotel Blake, an Ascend Collection Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Bluegreen Vacations Hotel Blake, an Ascend Collection Hotel?

As of 27 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bluegreen Vacations Hotel Blake, an Ascend Collection Hotel on 15 June 2026 start from AU$393, 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.

Is parking available at Bluegreen Vacations Hotel Blake, an Ascend Collection Hotel?

Yep, Bluegreen Vacations Hotel Blake, an Ascend Collection Hotel has valet parking with in/out privileges for USD 60 per night.

Are there any beaches close to Bluegreen Vacations Hotel Blake, an Ascend Collection Hotel?

The closest beach to Bluegreen Vacations Hotel Blake, an Ascend Collection Hotel is Ohio Street Beach (2.5 km).

What makes Bluegreen Vacations Hotel Blake, an Ascend Collection Hotel a romantic place to stay?

Al fresco dining and a lounge bar, as well as rainfall showerheads and pillowtop beds in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Bluegreen Vacations Hotel Blake, an Ascend Collection Hotel.

Does Bluegreen Vacations Hotel Blake, an Ascend Collection Hotel serve breakfast?

Yep, cooked-to-order breakfast is on offer daily between 7:00 AM and 1:00 PM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Bluegreen Vacations Hotel Blake, an Ascend Collection Hotel?

No, Bluegreen Vacations Hotel Blake, an Ascend Collection Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Bluegreen Vacations Hotel Blake, an Ascend Collection Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves Regional cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Bluegreen Vacations Hotel Blake, an Ascend Collection Hotel?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Bluegreen Vacations Hotel Blake, an Ascend Collection Hotel?

No, pets are not allowed.

Bluegreen Vacations Hotel Blake, an Ascend Collection Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1033 out of 1244 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 169 out of 1244 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 25 out of 1244 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 1244 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 1244 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Maria

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean room, lovely staff, wonderful stay. We will return. Unfortunately, the water pressure in the room was really bad. Also, we could not control the thermostat to cool the room but we did crack open the windows, so it was ok.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

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

10/10 Excellent

Whitney

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Adrienne

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edmond

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and spacious room
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

chris

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent staff, very friendly, the rooms are always clean and comfortable. I do think they need to work on the heating and cooling system in this older hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Briana

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

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel. Small but very clean and a nice boutique look and feel. Staff was very friendly! The rooms were clean and comfortable! All the basic amenities provided. Good location for walking to State street and the parks along MIchigan Ave.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a great big room that was as clean as they come. The staff was really nice. Free coffee in the morning in addition to the stuff in the room. The fridge was a little bigger than most hotel rooms I've been in.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ishena

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Leidiana

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Percell

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Bringing wrong car from valet extended our wait to 30 minutes and there’s three valet workers we saw. Loved the room and staff though.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Ramin

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kayla

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great Staff and Showtime had great energy!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Hildebrando

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Josefina

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

10/10 Excellent

Adeli

Business traveller
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

10/10 Excellent

Abigail

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

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Carly

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean. Good size room. Hospitable staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Rebeccah

Fantastic friendly place!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Karin

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Boon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff. Location was perfect for my travel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026