Bluegreen Vacations Hotel Blake, Ascend Resort Collection

4.0 star property
Beaux Arts Chicago hotel in Downtown Chicago with a 24-hour fitness center

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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Regional cuisine
Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe
Front of property
Front of property
Lobby

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Guests liked:

Clean rooms, comfy beds, friendly staff

Popular amenities

  • Room service
    Room service
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Parking available
    Parking available
The price is AED 379
AED 445 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Nov - 25 Nov

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 drapes/curtains
Egyptian cotton linens
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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 drapes/curtains
Egyptian cotton linens
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2020
Blackout drapes/curtains
Egyptian cotton linens
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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 drapes/curtains
Egyptian cotton linens
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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 drapes/curtains
Egyptian cotton linens
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
500 South Dearborn Street, Chicago, IL, 60605

What's nearby

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

Getting around

  • Harrison Station - 3 min walk
  • Chicago Van Buren Street Station - 8 min walk
  • Chicago O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Epic Burger - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Brando's Speakeasy - ‬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 center.
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 premises, and tour/ticket assistance
  • 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 guestrooms at Bluegreen Vacations Hotel Blake, Ascend Resort Collection include thoughtful touches such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean, comfortable 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 transportation

  • Valet parking on site (USD 60 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Limo/town car service

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee daily 7:00 AM–1:00 PM: USD 10-30 per person
  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 bar
  • Room service available

Restaurants on site

  • Meli Cafe

Things to do

  • 24-hour fitness center

Family friendly

  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • ATM/banking services
  • Banquet hall
  • Elevator
  • Front-desk safe

Guest services

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

Business services

  • 24-hour business center

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille signage
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Renovated entire property - October 2020
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow-top mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Cable channels
  • Flat-screen TV
  • iPod dock
  • Premium channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Free newspapers
  • 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

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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property 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 transportation 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 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?

Check-out 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. 826 out of 1011 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 151 out of 1011 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 1011 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 1011 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 1011 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

Erica

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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 traveler
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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

8/10 Good

Ky'Tavia

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cafe Meli is convenient and delicious.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Joan

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frances

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful, well maintained property. The stafff was friendly and helpful. Convenient location.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cherrie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel has been reburbished beautifully. Staff have been amazing letting us hang out in the lounge waiting for our train departure. Great location, fantastic cafe next door, great bars in the area. Only a short walk to Michigan Avenue for hop on hop off bus.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Duarte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place to stay if you’re going to a Bears game. Clean and very hospitable.Stadium is walking distance and there a lot of great food options all within walking distance. Thank you, Hotel Blake for an unforgettable experience!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
From the moment we arrived we were made to feel important and as a returning guest. Each time we left or arrived back the staff always were courteous and inquisitive as to how our stay or adventure went.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Loretta

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay. Property was clean, quiet, and couldn't have asked for more friendly and helpful staff. Attached restraunt was convenient for breakfast or brunch.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dale

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing small property in a beautiful historic building. Friendly staff, cozy atmosphere. Why pay twice as much
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hilary Jane

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

DAVID, EASTLEIGH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyable stay at friendly hotel - the hotel is located within walking distance of key attractions - the shedd aquarium, millennium park and the bean, the chicago riverwalk etc - always seemed safe, plenty of eating options. Particularly enjoyed breakfast at Meli cafe which is next door.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and very nice staff. Just wish they would have better pictures of all around hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024