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Bluegreen Vacations Hotel Blake, an Ascend Collection Hotel

4.0 star property
Boutique hotel with restaurant, near Pontiac Building

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In the heart of Chicago, Bluegreen Vacations Hotel Blake, Ascend Resort Collection offers a vibrant retreat with Regional cuisine at Meli Cafe and a coffee shop. Stay active in the 24-hour gym or connect in the 24-hour business center while enjoying free in-room WiFi. With express check-out and luggage storage, you can come and go as you please.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Air-conditioning

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • 24-hour fitness centre
  • Valet parking
  • Room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • 24-hour business centre
  • Business centre
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Vending machine
  • Laundry service

Feel at home (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Microwave
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Daily housekeeping
The current price is €85
includes taxes & fees
29 Jan - 30 Jan

Why we love this property

Beaux arts style
This boutique hotel showcases elegant Beaux Arts architecture in the heart of a historic district, offering a stylish city centre getaway.
Culinary adventures
The hotel offers a restaurant serving regional cuisine, a bar, and a cafe. Cooked-to-order breakfast adds to the tasty morning options.
Dreamy sleep elements
Dressing gowns await after revitalising rainfall showers. Egyptian cotton sheets, pillowtop mattresses, and blackout drapes create a sleep sanctuary.

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
(240 reviews)

Highlights

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

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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)

Highlights

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

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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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(47 reviews)

Highlights

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

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1 King Bed, Suite, Nonsmoking, Upgrade

1 King Bed, Suite, Nonsmoking, Upgrade

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
500 South Dearborn Street, Chicago, IL, 60605

What's nearby

  • Chicago Board of Trade Building - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Columbia College Chicago - 6 min walk - 0.6 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

  • Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) - 32 min drive
  • Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) - 47 min drive
  • Chicago, IL (PWK-Chicago Executive) - 54 min drive
  • Chicago Van Buren Street Station - 8 min walk
  • Chicago Museum Campus-11th Street Station - 15 min walk
  • Chicago Union Station - 16 min walk
  • Harrison Station - 3 min walk
  • LaSalle Street Station - 3 min walk
  • Harold Washington Library Station - 4 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Epic Burger - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Kasey's Tavern - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Cafecito - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Bluegreen Vacations Hotel Blake, an Ascend Collection Hotel

When you stay at Bluegreen Vacations Hotel Blake, an Ascend Collection Hotel, you'll be within a 15-minute walk of State Street and Millennium Park. Guests can visit the 24-hour fitness centre for a workout or grab a bite to eat at Meli Cafe, which serves Regional cuisine and is open for breakfast and lunch. This boutique hotel is also within a 15-minute walk of Willis Tower and Art Institute of Chicago. Fellow travellers like the central location for the sightseeing and because it's only a short walk to public transportation: Harrison Station is 3 minutes and LaSalle Street Station is 3 minutes.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 41 rooms
    • Arranged over 12 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight
    • Contactless check-in and check-out are available
    • Express check-out available
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 21
    • Check-out time is noon
    • Contactless check-out
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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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 21
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Children

    • Children (18 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
    • No cots (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • On-site valet parking (USD 60 per night; includes in/out privileges)
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
    • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–1:00 PM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Room service (limited hours)

Travelling with children

  • Children stay for free (see details)

What to do

  • Golfing nearby

Working away

  • 24-hour business centre

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop

Facilities

  • 3 buildings/towers
  • Built in 1896
  • 24-hour fitness centre
  • Beaux Arts architecture

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Premium cable channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Bathrobes
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Blackout curtains
  • Premium bedding
  • Pillow-top mattress

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Rainfall shower heads
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Free local calls

Food and drink

  • Mini fridge
  • Microwave

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Special features

Dining

Meli Cafe – This café specialises in Regional cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and light fare. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting).

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay

Optional extras

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 10 to 30 per person

Parking

  • Valet parking costs USD 60 per night with in/out privileges
  • Parking height restrictions apply

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a smoke detector on-site.
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.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
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 EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Also known as

Hotel Blake Chicago
Hotel Blake
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

Does Bluegreen Vacations Hotel Blake, an Ascend Collection Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Bluegreen Vacations Hotel Blake, an Ascend Collection Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Bluegreen Vacations Hotel Blake, an Ascend Collection Hotel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Bluegreen Vacations Hotel Blake, an Ascend Collection Hotel?

Yes. Valet parking costs USD 60 per night.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Bluegreen Vacations Hotel Blake, an Ascend Collection Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is noon. Express check-out and contactless social distancing and check-out are available.

Is there an on-site casino at Bluegreen Vacations Hotel Blake, an Ascend Collection Hotel?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Bally's Casino Chicago (2-min drive) is nearby.

What is there to do at Bluegreen Vacations Hotel Blake, an Ascend Collection Hotel and nearby?

Maintain your daily exercise routine at the 24-hour gym.

Are there restaurants at or near Bluegreen Vacations Hotel Blake, an Ascend Collection Hotel?

Yes, Meli Cafe offers al fresco dining and Regional cuisine.

What's the area around Bluegreen Vacations Hotel Blake, an Ascend Collection Hotel like?

Bluegreen Vacations Hotel Blake, an Ascend Collection Hotel is in Downtown Chicago, a short 3-minute walk from Harrison Station and 13 minutes' walk from Millennium Park. Travellers say that the local area is very central perfect for sightseeing.

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Reviews

Bluegreen Vacations Hotel Blake, an Ascend Collection Hotel Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

  • Breakfast options at the attached cafe were consistently excellent and convenient. (17 reviews)
  • The gym was well-equipped and had a great view, with a Peloton and all the necessary equipment. (7 reviews)
  • Valet parking was convenient, easy to use, and worth the fee, with friendly and fast service. (11 reviews)
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10/10 Exceptional

Comfortable room, friendly and helpful staff.
Francisco, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean, quiet, excellent stay
bradley, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Room was spotless, concierge was amazing!
Julie, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Definitely would stay again. Family of four. Walking distance was perfect and the service great. Very kind !!
Debbie, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very attentive staff, large room, great bathroom
Nitai, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This is my favorite hotel to stay at while in Chicago. The staff is amazing and the room is just perfect!
Lindsey, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean room and friendly staff
Josh, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great room, excellent front desk service, exceptional restaurant.
BRIAN, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

clean, quiet rooms & attentive staff esp: Eric, Michael & Showtime. Hotel convenient to Jazz Showcase, Buddy Guy Legends, Goodman Theater, Studebaker Theater, CTA train lines etc.
Beta, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place to visit we will be back soon!! Customer service was excellent!! The hotel was in good location. The room was clean and comfortable!!
Solomon, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

great spot with lovely views of the Harold Washington Library. Great value for the cost.
Mary, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great room. Quiet. Clean. Good location.
Frank, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very clean room and the staff was kind, friendly, and helpful! I would definitely stay again.
Laurel, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect hotel for a city trip. Everything was clean and the staff was very nice.
Andreas, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Love this hotel.
John, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place
Evgeni, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Second time staying, will definitely come back!
Tamara, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice spacious rooms at reasonable pricing
Rafael, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean, updated room
Michael, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The staff is very remarkable and super helpful.
Rochelle, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay
Taylor, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The staff was amazing, helpful, and kind. The place was clean and again the staff was just amazing.
Christopher, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay, highly recommended
Rishikesh Pravin, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Construction in front but hotel and staff amazing
Kenya, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We had an amazing stay. Staff was superior.
Herlanda, 2-night trip