Bluegreen Vacations Hotel Blake, Ascend Resort Collection

4.0 star property

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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Regional cuisine
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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
500 South Dearborn Street, Chicago, IL, 60605
  • Art Institute of Chicago
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Willis Tower
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Grant Park
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Room options

1 King Bed, Suite, Nonsmoking, Upgrade

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Bluegreen Vacations Hotel Blake, Ascend Resort Collection

Beaux Arts hotel with 24-hour fitness centre and 24-hour business centre
Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hotel has a 24-hour fitness centre and a bar/lounge. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a 24-hour business centre, a coffee shop/cafe and valet parking.
Bluegreen Vacations Hotel Blake, Ascend Resort Collection offers 41 accommodations with iPod docking stations and a safe. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit with a rainfall showerhead, bathrobes, designer toiletries and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and complimentary newspapers, as well as telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness centre.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of Bluegreen Vacations Hotel Blake, Ascend Resort Collection's great location. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from State Street. Features include free WiFi in public areas, plus a restaurant and a 24-hour gym.
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy a bite to eat at Meli Cafe, a café that serves Regional cuisine
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Valet parking available for a fee
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • On-site recreation includes a 24-hour gym
  • Guests have really good things to say about the accommodation, from the spaciousness and comfy beds to the cleanliness and overall comfort
  • Steps from Pontiac Building and 3 minutes on foot from Old Colony Building
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Business amenities include a 24-hour business centre and limo/town car service.

Public spaces have free WiFi. A 24-hour fitness centre, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly Bluegreen Vacations Hotel Blake, Ascend Resort Collection. Parking is available for a fee. A complete renovation of Bluegreen Vacations Hotel Blake, Ascend Resort Collection was completed in October 2020.

This 4-star Chicago hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM.
Meli Cafe – This café specialises in Regional cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, dinner and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English, Filipino, Spanish

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 18 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 10 to 30 per person
  • Valet parking fee: USD 60 per night (in/out privileges)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Children aged 18 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

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, Ascend Resort Collection Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 827 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 146 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 1007 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

Shannon, Portland

Business traveller
Liked: Amenities
Cute, convenient, convivial
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kacy, Cadillac

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were so pleased with our stay. Staff was excellent, we were able to check in super early, stay late and enjoyed breakfast at the attached cafe every day — so good! I have paid twice the amount for half the value at many other hotels. Would absolutely return.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sidney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anastasia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely hotel, great room

Once of my favorite hotels I've stayed at. My room appeared to be newly renovated and was lovely. Everything was clean, in working order, and very beautifully designed. The bed was so comfortable and there was plenty of space throughout the room. The staff was very helpful and friendly. I will certainly be back!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rita, Duluth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Like this property!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katelyn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was amazing and so sweet, which makes all the difference. Room was great and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

jacob

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

8/10 Good

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Isaac

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was just a great place to chill and explore Chicago.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Close to train and great coffee shops

Nice place in a great neighborhood. Really enjoyable.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gerardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
was ok
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason, Louisville

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edmond

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location. Very large room. Nice decor. Quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristen

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberley, Bronx

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

TRAVIS

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff - super helpful and pleasant! Rooms super clean! A charming historic building that is in great shape and everything inside and out is of great quality. What a gem in downtown Chicago. Will stay here again for sure.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great little place

Staff was friendly. It was clean. Very cute little boutique hotel. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

miguel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tyler

Travelled with partner
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

Carol

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
We hope to come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marisa

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly and helpful staff! Gorgeous rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025