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Bluegreen Vacations Hotel Blake, an Ascend Collection Hotel

4.0 star property
4-star boutique hotel near Pontiac Building

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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Bar

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500 South Dearborn Street, Chicago, IL, 60605
  • Place, Art Institute of Chicago
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Millennium Park
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Willis Tower
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

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

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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)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

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

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

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

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1 King Bed, Suite, Nonsmoking, Upgrade

1 King Bed, Suite, Nonsmoking, Upgrade

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

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About the area

Chicago

City center retreat .A stay at this Downtown Chicago hotel places you steps from Pontiac Building and within a 5-minute walk of Old Colony Building. Dearborn St Station and Harold Washington Library Center are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Harold Washington Library Center - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Art Institute of Chicago - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Millennium Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Willis Tower - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Michigan Avenue - 12 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Harrison Station - 3 min walk
  • Chicago Van Buren Street Station - 8 min walk
  • Chicago O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Epic Burger - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Kasey's Tavern - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪First Draft - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Bluegreen Vacations Hotel Blake, an Ascend Collection Hotel

4-star boutique hotel near Pontiac Building
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. You'll find a 24-hour business center on site.

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

This 4-star Chicago hotel is smoke free.

  • 41 guestrooms or units
  • 12 levels
  • 3 buildings
  • Built in 1896
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • ATM
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Bluegreen Vacations Hotel Blake, an Ascend Collection Hotel offers 41 accommodations with iPod docking stations and safes. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, designer toiletries, and complimentary toiletries.

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

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Mini-fridge

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

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

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym

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
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
  • iPod dock

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

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

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 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 at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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.

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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice).

We should mention

  • Children 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, an Ascend Collection Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 925 out of 1118 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 159 out of 1118 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 1118 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 1118 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 1118 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

Ben

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

10/10 Excellent

Jade

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gino'd East was convenient Starbucks and potbelly too.very walkable to state st.and grant park
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean room nice hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Francis, Ridgewood

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The theme and room were amazing. CheckIn at 3AM was the smoothest with the kindest staff. I was so comfortable and did not want to leave such a lovely space! Can’t wait to stay here again, sincerely! Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Had a great room on the 6th floor. I have a bad back and have a zero gravity bed at home. Unfortunately I can’t bring my bed with me. But I slept like a dream in the bed we had. Nice cafe attached that we had breakfast at the following morning. Check in, check out and valet parking was super easy. We will definitely stay again on our next visit to Chicago.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bernie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great spot to see the city from
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

juliet

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ilana

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

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

Fabulous Stay!

From check-in to check-out, we had a fabulous stay at The Blake! Everyone was friendly and helpful. The location was perfect, close to parks and other things to do. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caleb

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Loretta

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shade

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Taylor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katrina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Parking was horrible! They charged us double!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jason

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Lucas

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

10/10 Excellent

Traci

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

Downtown Gem

The room was larger than expected for a city hotel stay - as was the bed - a TRUE King with wonderful sheets - so cozy and comfy! Staff was friendly and helpful. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Twila

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was my very first-time visiting Chicago—and my first stay at The Blake Hotel—and I couldn’t have asked for a better experience. From the moment my best friend and I arrived, we were welcomed with genuine warmth and hospitality. Michael greeted us with a vibrant personality and a friendly smile that instantly made us feel at home. At check-in, Sheritta was an absolute gem—kind, accommodating, and even helped us check in early, which was such a relief after traveling. Taylor and Al from the Sales team were incredibly gracious and attentive, making sure we had everything we needed to enjoy our time in the city. Al, with his million-dollar smile, didn’t just greet us once—he made a point to say hello every single day we passed through the lobby. That kind of consistency and care truly stood out. Gregory and Michael also went above and beyond to assist us with transportation, making it easy to explore the city without stress. Our room was spotless, comfortable, and beautifully maintained. Every detail of our stay reflected the staff’s commitment to excellence and hospitality. I genuinely can’t say enough good things about The Blake Hotel. I will absolutely be staying here again. Huge thanks to Al (Sales), Michael, Sheritta, Taylor, Raheem, Gregory, and the entire team for making our stay so special. You turned a simple trip into a beautiful memory.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

amitai

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great for us. Easy walka. Room was spacious and clean
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff and concierge were wonderful. Valet parking was friendly and very fast. The property is modern, very clean, and walking distance to South Loop, Grant Park, museums, etc.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel and staff were amazing! My room was very clean and even though I would have the “do not disturb” sign out until I was ready to leave for the day, sometimes not til noon, my room was always clean when I got back. Only thing I didn’t like was the construction site at the front, it was hard to find the hotel my first night getting there and wasn’t visually pleasing. But there was a notice of construction when I booked, just didn’t realize it was right out front. I wish there were more options for dining in the area as the adjacent restaurant closes at 3pm and I wish there was a notice that the “bar” that the booking site says the hotel has is part of that restaurant that closes at 3pm. For a solo female traveler the area around the hotel didn’t always feel the safest when walking to get food or to the store but that’s not on the hotel. Overall my stay was great!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jayda

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

10/10 Excellent

Rishikesh Pravin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, highly recommended
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025