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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
Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe
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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
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • 24-hour fitness center
  • Valet parking
  • Room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • 24-hour business center
  • Business center
  • 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 $135
$159 total
includes taxes & fees
May 26 - May 27

Room options

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

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Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2020
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2020
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2020
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2020
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2020
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
  • 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 - 1.0 km
  • Willis Tower - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Millennium Park - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Grant Park - 2 min drive - 2.5 km
  • McCormick Place - 3 min drive - 3.2 km

Getting around

  • Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) - 28 min drive
  • Chicago O'Hare Intl. 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 Art Institute of Chicago and Millennium Park. Guests can visit the 24-hour fitness center 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 just a 5-minute drive from Michigan Avenue and Chicago Riverwalk. Fellow travelers 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

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 available
    • Express check-out available
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 21
    • Check-out time is noon
    • Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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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 cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

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

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)

What to do

  • Golfing nearby

Working away

  • 24-hour business center

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 center
  • Banquet hall
  • Beaux Arts architecture

Accessibility

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

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 drapes/curtains
  • Premium bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress

Freshen up

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

Special features

Dining

Meli Cafe - This café specializes in Regional cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

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 May 12 2025 to December 5 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Exterior
Renovation work will only be conducted during business hours on weekdays. Every effort will be made to minimize noise and disturbance.

Parking

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

Policies

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.
Guests can rest easy knowing 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

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

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 to 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 check-in and check-out are available.

Is there an onsite 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. Travelers say 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 breakfast options and was a convenient choice for guests. (14 reviews)
  • The on-site restaurant serves delicious cuisine and there are numerous dining options nearby. (8 reviews)
  • The gym was well-equipped and had a nice view with big windows. (6 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

A wonderful hotel; clean, remodeled and comfortable. Friendly staff and very helpful. Will, definitely, return.
David, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Rebecca, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

Close to train and great coffee shops

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

8/10 Very good

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.
Anne, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great property!
Ms., 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great little place

Staff was friendly. It was clean. Very cute little boutique hotel. Would stay again.
Carly, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

Very friendly and helpful staff! Gorgeous rooms.
Kelle, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

Staff was super friendly and helpful. Room was comfortable, quiet and cozy for my staycation.
Aum, 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

8/10 Very good

Stay here frequently always friendly staff and service and nice rooms
chris, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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

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

Overall the experience for Chicago winter was enhanced by our stay at the convenient location of hotel Blake
Aadil, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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!
Anastasia, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful hotel . Great locations . Wonderful staff
THOMAS, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very comfortable, clean and welcoming hotel. Large room and bath.
Robert, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

the check in was fast, the person at the reception was very nice and professional. Many good restaurants near by
Julien, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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

8/10 Very good

Good hotel in good city centre location.
Stuart, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice hotel

Nice neighborhood with lots of restaurants around. Close to all attractions and metro.
Gaetan, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean, friendly staff, in great location.
Wayne, 2-night trip