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Bluegreen Vacations Hotel Blake, Ascend Resort Collection

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

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1 King Bed, Suite, Nonsmoking, Upgrade | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

1 King Bed, Suite, Nonsmoking, Upgrade

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(194 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(38 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 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 cleanliness to the comfy beds 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. 828 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 148 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 1010 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

Anne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was awesome Walkable to River or lake
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shuntavia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Anne

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

Hidden Gem

Impressed and unexpected high quality cool vibe room, the smell of pot permitted, but beyond that the hotel itself in the room was very comfortable. The surrounding area is a little hit or miss.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashwin

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great double bed room for the price. In a convenient location. Valet parking is affordable for the area
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and Quiet
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Gino's East for the win
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia, Edwardsville

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property. Nice location downtown RIGHT NEXT to passport office. If you have to go to passport place STAY HERE!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Takahiko

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

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A wonderful hotel; clean, remodeled and comfortable. Friendly staff and very helpful. Will, definitely, return.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cameron

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Joan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was amazing and the hotel was beautiful. My only minor complaint was that the pillowcases
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fits the vibe of Printers Row. There were a few things not up to par but matched the price i paid. Staff was amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Gursimran Kaur

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had an excellent stay. Staff very friendly and attentive. I would definitely recommend this hotel and plan on staying again soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
nice hotel with friendly staff. Would have been nice if there was an on prem lounge/bar
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

chris

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, comfortable rooms. Good location
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

chris

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harrison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay at a very lovely hotel
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cathleen, Morgantown

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was well maintained and the staff were extremely cordial and welcoming.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

TRAVIS

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super nice staff. Great hotel! We'll be back!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

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

Pleased repeat customer

Super friendly staff, comfortable rooms, great location for our needs (college group staying at nearby youth hostel). Have stayed here multiple times previously and will be back again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025