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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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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Regional cuisine
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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
The current price is £151
includes taxes & fees
4 Aug - 5 Aug

Room options

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1 King Bed, Suite, Nonsmoking, Upgrade | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

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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
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(193 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(38 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

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
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

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
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

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500 South Dearborn Street, Chicago, IL, 60605

What's nearby

  • 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
  • Grant Park - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • McCormick Place - 3 min drive - 1.8 miles

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

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Brando's Speakeasy - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Epic Burger - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Dunkin - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Kasey's Tavern - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Bluegreen Vacations Hotel Blake, Ascend Resort Collection

Upscale boutique hotel renovated in 2020 and located near Columbia College Chicago
Located close to Pontiac Building and Harold Washington Library Center, Bluegreen Vacations Hotel Blake, Ascend Resort Collection provides a coffee shop/cafe, dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar. The on-site Regional cuisine café, Meli Cafe, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner and light fare. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a 24-hour gym and a 24-hour business centre.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Limo/town car service, cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) and valet parking (surcharge)
  • Express check-out, a lift and a banquet hall
  • ATM/banking services, luggage storage and tour/ticket information
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the central location, helpful staff and first-rate property condition
Room features
All guest rooms at Bluegreen Vacations Hotel Blake, Ascend Resort Collection include thoughtful touches, such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness, overall comfort 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, coffee/tea makers and daily housekeeping

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

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
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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 transport to and from this property

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, Ascend Resort Collection pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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

As of 5 Jul 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bluegreen Vacations Hotel Blake, Ascend Resort Collection on 4 Aug 2025 start from £150.61, 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.

How much is parking at Bluegreen Vacations Hotel Blake, Ascend Resort Collection?

Valet parking is available for USD 60 per night.

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

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, Ascend Resort Collection?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is Bluegreen Vacations Hotel Blake, Ascend Resort Collection 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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Bluegreen Vacations Hotel Blake, Ascend Resort Collection Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 825 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 146 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 1005 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

Very clean and the customer service was great. Really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

Nice, clean, hip place. Liked location and would stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

Good hotel, good location
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

Nice clean hotel
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

Always love staying here. The staff are friendly, the restaurants are delicious, and the rooms are nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

We enjoyed our time and loved that we could walk to just about everything, if not it a cheap Uber away.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

Great location for walking to central sites
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Amazing hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Staff was awesome Walkable to River or lake
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Everything was nice and clean
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

This hotel and staff were amazing! Super nice!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10

Friendly staff. Restaurant next door was convenient and delicious for breakfast. Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Great stay at a very lovely hotel
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

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

Staff is very friendly and helpful. Rooms are very spacious. Good area restaurants and store at walking distance.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10

We had an excellent stay. Staff very friendly and attentive. I would definitely recommend this hotel and plan on staying again soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

Will attempt again next time downtown. Wonderful stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10

Rooms are spacious and clean. Lots of local Eateries and shops in the area
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Staff were kind, and rooms were clean and spacious.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

It’s perfect -from the people to the place!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

This is a hidden gem. Room was spacious, updated, and clean. So easy to walk within the loop. I’d stay there next time I’m in town.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Convenient and within walking distance to my class. Very clean and everyone was so polite.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10

The stay overall was excellent it was how I imagined it quite and peacefully and it had all the utilities that I was looking for . Also wanna give the receptionist credit for having AMAZING CUSTOMER SERVICE TO US!!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10

Great stay. Staff was very friendly.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10

Hotel was cute and clean, employees were awesome
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025