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Bluegreen Vacations Hotel Blake, Ascend Resort Collection

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

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Exterior
Lobby
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Regional cuisine
Lobby
Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Bar
  • Laundry
The current price is AU$317
includes taxes & fees
22 Sept - 23 Sept

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500 South Dearborn Street, Chicago, IL, 60605
  • Art Institute of Chicago
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Willis Tower
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Grant Park
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Room options

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1 King Bed, Suite, Nonsmoking, Upgrade

1 King Bed, Suite, Nonsmoking, Upgrade

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2020
Blackout curtains
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(205 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2020
Blackout curtains
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(40 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2020
Blackout curtains
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2020
Blackout curtains
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2020
Blackout curtains
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Chicago

Bluegreen Vacations Hotel Blake, Ascend Resort Collection 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, lunch and dinner. Business amenities include a 24-hour business centre and limo/town car service. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a gym and a coffee shop/cafe. 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 St Station and Harold Washington Library Center.

What's nearby

  • Art Institute of Chicago - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Millennium Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Willis Tower - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Grant Park - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • McCormick Place - 3 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

  • Harrison Station - 3 min walk
  • Chicago Van Buren Street Station - 8 min walk
  • Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Brando's Speakeasy - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Epic Burger - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Kasey's Tavern - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Bluegreen Vacations Hotel Blake, Ascend Resort Collection

Beaux Arts hotel with 24-hour fitness centre and 24-hour business centre
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Business amenities include a 24-hour business centre and limo/town car service.

Public spaces have free WiFi. A 24-hour fitness centre, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly Bluegreen Vacations Hotel Blake, Ascend Resort Collection. Parking is available for a fee. A complete renovation of Bluegreen Vacations Hotel Blake, Ascend Resort Collection was completed in October 2020.

This 4-star Chicago hotel is smoke free.

  • 41 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
  • Front desk safe
  • Car service
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • ATM
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Bluegreen Vacations Hotel Blake, Ascend Resort Collection offers 41 accommodations with iPod docking stations and a safe. 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 complimentary newspapers, as well as telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Languages

English, Filipino, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Limo/town car service
  • 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

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

Renovations and closures

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

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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

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
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
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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover. 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, Ascend Resort Collection?

Bluegreen Vacations Hotel Blake, Ascend Resort Collection 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, Ascend Resort Collection?

As of 26 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bluegreen Vacations Hotel Blake, Ascend Resort Collection on 22 Sept 2025 start from AU$317.21, 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, Ascend Resort Collection?

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

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

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

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

A lounge bar, plus rainfall showerheads in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Bluegreen Vacations Hotel Blake, Ascend Resort Collection.

Does Bluegreen Vacations Hotel Blake, Ascend Resort Collection 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, Ascend Resort Collection?

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

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

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, Ascend Resort Collection?

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

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

No, pets are not allowed.

Bluegreen Vacations Hotel Blake, Ascend Resort Collection Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 839 out of 1020 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 148 out of 1020 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 1020 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 1020 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 1020 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Josh

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

Great hotel!

Beautiful, clean and comfortable!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gabrielle

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is very friendly and helpful. Rooms are very spacious. Good area restaurants and store at walking distance.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Kuulei

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient and within walking distance to my class. Very clean and everyone was so polite.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ariel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a great stay. Room was nice, Showtime was very helpful. Valet was great.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Kuulei

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Suggest adding a small table next the sofa in the guest rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

JANICE

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

10/10 Excellent

Tylor

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel and staff were amazing! Super nice!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Stefannie

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

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Will attempt again next time downtown. Wonderful stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elyse

Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location for walking to central sites
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raquel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel, good location
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lizette, Franklin Park

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

10/10 Excellent

terrence, St. Louis

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We've visited Chicago and stayed at The Hotel Blake on many occasions and they have yet to disappoint. It's our family got to location whenever in Chicago.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

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

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samuel

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eli

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Always love staying here. The staff are friendly, the restaurants are delicious, and the rooms are nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Maricela

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Restaurant next door was convenient and delicious for breakfast. Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adrianna

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect!!! Definitely will be coming back! Friendly staff, everything was convenient, loved it!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paula, El Cajon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location in Printers Row neighborhood. Quick walk to coffee shops, restaurants and wine bars. Beautiful park very near. Staff were friendly and helpful! Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025