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Bluegreen Vacations Hotel Blake, Ascend Resort Collection

4.0 star property
Boutique hotel with restaurant, near Pontiac Building

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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Regional cuisine
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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking
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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

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities

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
  • Limo/town car service
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Front desk safe

Feel at home (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
The current price is €162
includes taxes & fees
29 Jun - 30 Jun

Room options

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10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(193 reviews)

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

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(36 reviews)

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

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

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

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

  • Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) - 28 min drive
  • Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) - 34 min drive
  • Chicago, IL (PWK-Chicago Executive) - 43 min drive
  • Chicago Van Buren Street Station - 8 min walk
  • Chicago Museum Campus-11th Street Station - 14 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

  • ‪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

Bluegreen Vacations Hotel Blake, Ascend Resort Collection puts you in a great location, within a 15-minute walk of State Street and Art Institute of Chicago. 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, lunch and dinner. This boutique hotel is also within a 15-minute walk of Millennium Park and Willis Tower. 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.

Languages

English, Filipino, Spanish

More about this property

VISIBILITY

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 41 rooms
    • Arranged over 12 floors

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

Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

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

Children

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

Pets

    • Pets not allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • On-site valet parking (USD 60 per night; includes in/out privileges)
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site

Other information

    • Smoke-free property
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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
  • Limo or town car service
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop

Facilities

  • 3 buildings/towers
  • Built in 1896
  • ATM/banking
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • 24-hour fitness centre
  • Banquet hall
  • Beaux Arts architecture

Accessibility

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

Be entertained

  • IPod docking station
  • 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 newspapers
  • Free WiFi
  • Free local calls

Food and drink

  • Mini fridge

More

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

Dining

Meli Cafe – This café specialises in Regional cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, dinner and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
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Fees & policies

Optional extras

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

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.

Parking

  • Valet parking costs USD 60 per night with in/out privileges

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.
This property accepts credit 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.

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
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Frequently asked questions

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

Yes, Bluegreen Vacations Hotel Blake, Ascend Resort Collection 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, Ascend Resort Collection?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

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

Yes. Valet parking costs USD 60 per night.

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

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, Ascend Resort Collection?

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, Ascend Resort Collection and nearby?

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

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

Yes, Meli Cafe offers Regional cuisine.

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

Bluegreen Vacations Hotel Blake, Ascend Resort Collection is in Downtown Chicago, a short 3-minute walk from Harrison Station and 11 minutes' walk from Art Institute of Chicago. Travellers say that the local area is very central perfect for sightseeing.

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Bluegreen Vacations Hotel Blake, Ascend Resort Collection Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

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What guests liked

  • The attached restaurant offered excellent and convenient breakfast options. (15 reviews)
  • The on-site restaurant serves delicious cuisine and there are numerous great dining options nearby. (10 reviews)
  • The gym was well-equipped and had a great view, with a Peloton and all the necessary equipment. (7 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

It was a nice stay
John, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel!

Beautiful, clean and comfortable!
Josh, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We had a great stay. Room was nice, Showtime was very helpful. Valet was great.
Ariel, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay at a very lovely hotel
Harrison, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Staff were kind, and rooms were clean and spacious.
jacob, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Hotel was cute and clean, employees were awesome
Tyler, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay. Staff was very friendly.
Antonella, 7-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The front desk staff was incredibly kind and helpful — I really appreciated it.
Suhyun, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean rooms and premises and excellent staff. A very enjoyable stay.
Ares, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great property!
Ms., 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

An excellent option to stay!!
Mónica, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay! Spacious, attractive, close to attractions.
Allison, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Close to train and great coffee shops

Nice place in a great neighborhood. Really enjoyable.
Michael, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The staff was amazing and so sweet, which makes all the difference. Room was great and clean.
Katelyn, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We had a nice stay. The property was clean and walking distance to many things we wanted to see.
Meredith, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location, very clean. Nice quality sheets and pillows. Very attentive and helpful staff.
Best Case, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

I was just a great place to chill and explore Chicago.
Isaac, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good location and comfortable hotel. Staff are excellent and really set this hotel apart from others in downtown
Ian, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

nice hotel with friendly staff. Would have been nice if there was an on prem lounge/bar
Anthony, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I always enjoy staying at this property even though the cleaning seems to be slipping. I stay here quite often. The staff is very friendly.
chris, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

My stay was relatively quick but from top to bottom, said stay and service was excellent. If you are staying in Chicago, this is the absolute best value for your dollar.
Kimberley, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

It was super cute and in a great location and ALL of the staff were incredibly helpful
Acacia, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Perfectly located with an amazingly friendly staff Love this place.
Craig, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Entire staff from front desk to security to housekeeping made us feel welcome and our stay comfortable. The central location allowed us to do a lot over our short weekend stay. Would not skip breakfast at the Meli cafe downstairs.
Jason, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay! The room was great, bed was comfy and staff was excellent! The valet parking worked great too! Highly recommend!
Chris, 3-night trip