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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
Lobby
Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking
Front of property
Lobby

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AU$244
includes taxes & fees
29 June - 30 June

Room options

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Highlights

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

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About the area

Map
500 South Dearborn Street, Chicago, IL, 60605

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

  • ‪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, tour/ticket information and a banquet hall
  • Multilingual staff, a porter/bellboy and concierge 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

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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

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
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

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 13 June 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bluegreen Vacations Hotel Blake, Ascend Resort Collection on 29 June 2025 start from AU$243.80, 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. 826 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 145 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 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 Excellent

Raquel

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

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean hotel
Stayed 2 nights in May 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

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

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was awesome Walkable to River or lake
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tylor

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

8/10 Good

Maricela

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

Janice

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

10/10 Excellent

terrence

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

Harrison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay at a very lovely hotel
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

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

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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 Excellent

Anthony Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are spacious and clean. Lots of local Eateries and shops in the area
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 Excellent

Adane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s perfect -from the people to the place!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

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

Deme

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 Excellent

jacob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were kind, and rooms were clean and spacious.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adrianna

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

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel staff was excellent. They were friendly and helpful with restaurant recommendations and coupons and everything else. Our room was clean and great to get some work done as well as relaxing. And the gym was a nice plus since it rained on the day I needed to train for an upcoming race.
Our room before we lived in it for a week
Work space
Close enough to walk to Soldier Field
Soldier Field 10(k or miles) PR for a 10k!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tyler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was cute and clean, employees were awesome
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Antonella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay. Staff was very friendly.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashwin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great double bed room for the price. In a convenient location. Valet parking is affordable for the area
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paula

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