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Bluegreen Vacations Hotel Blake, an Ascend Collection Hotel

4.0 star property

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Exterior
Exterior
Breakfast, lunch, brunch served; Regional cuisine, al fresco dining
Lobby
Fitness facility

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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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.)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(263 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(56 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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1 King Bed, Suite, Nonsmoking, Upgrade

1 King Bed, Suite, Nonsmoking, Upgrade

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Chicago

With a stay at Bluegreen Vacations Hotel Blake, an Ascend Collection Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Chicago, steps from Pontiac Building and within a 5-minute walk of Old Colony Building. .This boutique hotel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Harold Washington Library Center and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Dearborn Station.

What's nearby

  • State Street - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Dearborn Station - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Art Institute of Chicago - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Millennium Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Willis Tower - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Harrison Station - 3 min walk
  • Chicago Van Buren Street Station - 8 min walk
  • Chicago O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Epic Burger - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Brando's Speakeasy - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪South Loop Club - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Maharaj Indian Grill - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Lao Sze Chuan - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Bluegreen Vacations Hotel Blake, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Bluegreen Vacations Hotel Blake, an Ascend Collection Hotel offers 169 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, designer toiletries, and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 169 guestrooms featuring microwaves and flat-screen televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with Egyptian cotton sheets. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature rainfall showerheads and designer toiletries.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a 24-hour fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.
Enjoy Regional cuisine at Meli Cafe, a café where you can enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge and dine alfresco. Or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 1:00 PM.
Meli Cafe - This café specializes in Regional cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and light fare. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting).
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

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Valet parking on site (USD 60 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site valet parking
  • 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

  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

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
  • 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
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • 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 available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit 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 transportation to and from this property
Parking height restrictions apply

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

Bluegreen Vacations Hotel Blake, an Ascend Collection Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1032 out of 1246 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 172 out of 1246 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 26 out of 1246 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 1246 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 1246 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Carly

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean. Good size room. Hospitable staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Rebeccah

Fantastic friendly place!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Karin

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Boon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff. Location was perfect for my travel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean spacious room with toiletries from Crabtree & Evelyn. Very comfy bed, nice decorating, lovely view
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Lee, Chelsea

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful staff, nice room…very comfortable and spacious. I especially loved that large bathroom with its great shower! I loved the location of the place…very walkable to museums and the theater district. And the cafe next door has excellent food…we ate there every day ( twice for breakfast and once for lunch!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thank you for a comfortable and relaxing stay in Chicago. Our room was spacious and very nice. Your staff were welcoming and attentive. Location is perfect, walkable distance to so many attractions. We will definitely will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Yee Yan

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Leah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

mary

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
R rooms were spotless and the staff was amazing... Wish I could have stayed longer
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

chris

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

chris

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
always clean, great staff comfortable beds good location
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was very comfortable and spotless. The front door staff was helpful and pleasant. I want to stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff was fantastic! Very friendly. Room was clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Chasity

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was so big and nice!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Celeste, Chicago

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Papa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good customer service prompt to help
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Bridget

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautiful, well kept room. Thoughtful extras like qtips, cotton balls, ear plugs.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Krystyn

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
The room was nice except for the hair in the shower
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Aria

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Zorelvis

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026