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Bluegreen Vacations Hotel Blake, an Ascend Collection Hotel

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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Bar

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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.)
    ‪25 min drive‬

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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
(227 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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
(9 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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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
(46 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

1 King Bed, Suite, Nonsmoking, Upgrade

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Bluegreen Vacations Hotel Blake, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Beaux Arts hotel with 24-hour fitness centre and 24-hour business centre
Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hotel has a 24-hour fitness centre and a bar/lounge. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a 24-hour business centre, a coffee shop/cafe and valet parking.
Bluegreen Vacations Hotel Blake, an Ascend Collection Hotel 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.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness centre.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of Bluegreen Vacations Hotel Blake, an Ascend Collection Hotel's great location. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from State Street. Features include free WiFi in public areas, plus a restaurant and a 24-hour gym.
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy a bite to eat at Meli Cafe, a café that serves Regional cuisine
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Valet parking available for a fee
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • On-site recreation includes a 24-hour gym
  • Guests have really good things to say about the accommodation, from the comfy beds and overall comfort to the spaciousness and cleanliness
  • Steps from Pontiac Building and 3 minutes on foot from Old Colony Building
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, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly Bluegreen Vacations Hotel Blake, an Ascend Collection Hotel. Parking is available for a fee. A complete renovation of Bluegreen Vacations Hotel Blake, an Ascend Collection Hotel was completed in October 2020.

This 4-star Chicago hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM.
Meli Cafe – This café specialises in Regional cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, dinner and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 at the property

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

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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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

Reviews

Bluegreen Vacations Hotel Blake, an Ascend Collection Hotel Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 898 out of 1089 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 157 out of 1089 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 1089 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 1089 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 1089 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Katrina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Parking was horrible! They charged us double!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jason

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Lucas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Traci

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

Downtown Gem

The room was larger than expected for a city hotel stay - as was the bed - a TRUE King with wonderful sheets - so cozy and comfy! Staff was friendly and helpful. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Twila

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was my very first-time visiting Chicago—and my first stay at The Blake Hotel—and I couldn’t have asked for a better experience. From the moment my best friend and I arrived, we were welcomed with genuine warmth and hospitality. Michael greeted us with a vibrant personality and a friendly smile that instantly made us feel at home. At check-in, Sheritta was an absolute gem—kind, accommodating, and even helped us check in early, which was such a relief after traveling. Taylor and Al from the Sales team were incredibly gracious and attentive, making sure we had everything we needed to enjoy our time in the city. Al, with his million-dollar smile, didn’t just greet us once—he made a point to say hello every single day we passed through the lobby. That kind of consistency and care truly stood out. Gregory and Michael also went above and beyond to assist us with transportation, making it easy to explore the city without stress. Our room was spotless, comfortable, and beautifully maintained. Every detail of our stay reflected the staff’s commitment to excellence and hospitality. I genuinely can’t say enough good things about The Blake Hotel. I will absolutely be staying here again. Huge thanks to Al (Sales), Michael, Sheritta, Taylor, Raheem, Gregory, and the entire team for making our stay so special. You turned a simple trip into a beautiful memory.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

amitai

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great for us. Easy walka. Room was spacious and clean
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff and concierge were wonderful. Valet parking was friendly and very fast. The property is modern, very clean, and walking distance to South Loop, Grant Park, museums, etc.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel and staff were amazing! My room was very clean and even though I would have the “do not disturb” sign out until I was ready to leave for the day, sometimes not til noon, my room was always clean when I got back. Only thing I didn’t like was the construction site at the front, it was hard to find the hotel my first night getting there and wasn’t visually pleasing. But there was a notice of construction when I booked, just didn’t realize it was right out front. I wish there were more options for dining in the area as the adjacent restaurant closes at 3pm and I wish there was a notice that the “bar” that the booking site says the hotel has is part of that restaurant that closes at 3pm. For a solo female traveler the area around the hotel didn’t always feel the safest when walking to get food or to the store but that’s not on the hotel. Overall my stay was great!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jayda

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

10/10 Excellent

Rishikesh Pravin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, highly recommended
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff. The area around the hotel is not the cleanest and didn’t feel super safe.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Willie

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Service Was Awesome
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jing

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Manish

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

Wonderful stay experience

Well maintained and clean rooms. Good location. Spacious twin queen bed room
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

PATTY, GRAND RAPIDS

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

PATTY, GRAND RAPIDS

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We liked the staff, they were very friendly and helpful. The room was very roomy and modern. In the bathroom though I wish light would have been brighter. We will definitely stay again in the future
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tiffanie, Park City

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful staff. Perfect location, beautiful hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

George

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had the best time and would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jeff

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a nice property. The staff was excellent and it was very conveniently located by the lake, trains and downtown. The room was a little musty but it was really nice. As it is in any location in that area of Chicago, it is pretty noisy, but earplugs really help.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael D

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff, location and comfort of the bed makes this one of better places to stay in Chicago. We loved every moment of our stay! Highly recommend this beautiful hotel to stay within walking distance of all the things, but to be far away enough from the crowded areas. Also highly recommend the wine and beer bar up the street! It has great outdoor seating and great vibes overall.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025