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Bluegreen Vacations Hotel Blake, Ascend Resort Collection

4.0 star property
Beaux Arts Chicago hotel in Downtown Chicago with a 24-hour fitness centre
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Regional cuisine
Front of property
Front of property
Cleanliness standards
Lobby

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Guests liked:

Clean rooms, comfy beds, friendly staff

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
The price is AU$188
includes taxes & fees
18 Dec - 19 Dec

Room options

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1 King Bed, Suite, Nonsmoking, Upgrade

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

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

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

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

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

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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The price is AU$274
includes taxes & fees
2 Jan - 3 Jan 2025
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About the area

Map
500 South Dearborn Street, Chicago, IL, 60605

What's nearby

  • Art Institute of Chicago - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Willis Tower - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Millennium Park - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Grant Park - 2 min drive - 2.5 km
  • McCormick Place - 3 min drive - 3.2 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

  • ‪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 refurbished 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, smoke-free property and tour/ticket information
  • A front desk safe, a banquet hall and ATM/banking services
  • 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

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

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
  • 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

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

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

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
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 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 3 Dec 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bluegreen Vacations Hotel Blake, Ascend Resort Collection on 18 Dec 2024 start from AU$188.01, 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.

Bluegreen Vacations Hotel Blake, Ascend Resort Collection Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 816 out of 1004 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 150 out of 1004 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 1004 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 1004 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 1004 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Renee, Chicago

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet, simple, clean and modern. Appreciated being able to walk to the attached cafe since it was so cold outside.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julien

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the check in was fast, the person at the reception was very nice and professional. Many good restaurants near by
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

THOMAS

Beautiful hotel . Great locations . Wonderful staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay! Spacious, attractive, close to attractions.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

AMY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay, everyone was very friendly and our room was very comfortable. If we come back to Chicago we will definitely come back here to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

MARGARET, PINE ISLAND

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The history of tje property was pretty cool, wasn't as convenient to my work area as some other hotels, however i found the blue line traim close by which now makes it convenient for me to get to work
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kirk

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a wonderful stay in Chicago..hotel block and half from loop train, connected Meli cafe was great, pizza across street, friendly and helpful hotel staff !
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

chris

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stay here frequently always friendly staff and service and nice rooms
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Luis

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No power?
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was very helpful and accommodating. Comfortable, clean rooms!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erica

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was a wonderful stay .. the room was a nice, spacious clean room with comfy beds.. the staff members are really nice and polite … Inwill be staying there again..
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa, Kansas City

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was spacious, quiet, and comfortable. The staff was wonderful. I loved the gym, too. It had all of the stuff I needed! Of course the location could not be beat. I would definitely recommend Hotel Blake to anyone.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brihant

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great interior, well maintained. Discounts for nearby restaurants. Good customer service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Freda, San Mateo

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and great location for public transportation. Will stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Stuart

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel in good city centre location.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Ari-Lee, Winnipeg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Ian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location and comfortable hotel. Staff are excellent and really set this hotel apart from others in downtown
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda, Olathe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everyone was very friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelli

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was extremely friendly and my room was spacious and comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

J

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property with nice touches and wonderful staff. Check in was quick and efficient and everyone was happy to answer any questions and make great recommendations.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Candice, Carapichaima

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was situated in a perfect location for traveling on the blue line train, buses and even walking distance to a lot sightseeing locations. The hotel was very accessable from the airport using the blue line. Hotel staff was very friendly and welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

General hotel information

Reasons to Book
Property Cleanliness & Spacious Rooms
Check-In Time
3:00 PM
Check-Out Time
12:00 PM
Star Rating
3.5