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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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A hotel entrance with a classic facade, a blue carpet, and a sign indicating 'Hotel Blake Chicago'.
A modern hotel lobby with a long blue sofa set, numbered cushions, and hanging planters.
A gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, and a brick wall with a TV.
Lobby
Breakfast, lunch and brunch served

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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500 South Dearborn Street, Chicago, IL, 60605
  • Place, Grant Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Art Institute of Chicago
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Willis Tower
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.)
    ‪34 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
(281 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden nightstand, a chair with a teal pillow, a floor lamp, and a wall with newspaper wallpaper.

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a large window with curtains.

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

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

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A hotel room with two beds, a large window with curtains, a wall with newspaper clippings, and a desk with a lamp.

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(59 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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1 King Bed, Suite, Nonsmoking, Upgrade

1 King Bed, Suite, Nonsmoking, Upgrade

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE TWO QUEEN BEDS

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE TWO QUEEN BEDS NON SMOKING

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

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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 Station and Harold Washington Library Center are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • State Street - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Harold Washington Library Center - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Grant Park - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Art Institute of Chicago - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Willis Tower - 10 min walk - 0.9 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

  • ‪South Loop Club - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Epic Burger - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Brando's Speakeasy - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Half Sour - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬1 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, a vending machine, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly Bluegreen Vacations Hotel Blake, an Ascend Collection Hotel. Parking is available for a fee.

This 4-star Chicago hotel is smoke free.

  • 169 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
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Bluegreen Vacations Hotel Blake, an Ascend Collection Hotel offers 169 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. 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 phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • 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
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • 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
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit 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. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and debit cards. 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

Frequently asked questions

How close is Bluegreen Vacations Hotel Blake, an Ascend Collection Hotel to the airport?

Bluegreen Vacations Hotel Blake, an Ascend Collection Hotel is 11 mi (32-min drive) away from the Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Bluegreen Vacations Hotel Blake, an Ascend Collection Hotel?

As of Aug 2, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bluegreen Vacations Hotel Blake, an Ascend Collection Hotel on Aug 30, 2026 start from CA $234, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Bluegreen Vacations Hotel Blake, an Ascend Collection Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Bluegreen Vacations Hotel Blake, an Ascend Collection Hotel.

How close is Bluegreen Vacations Hotel Blake, an Ascend Collection Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is 2.7 mi (11-min drive) from Oak Street Beach and 2.1 mi (11-min drive) from Ohio Street Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Bluegreen Vacations Hotel Blake, an Ascend Collection Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Bluegreen Vacations Hotel Blake, an Ascend Collection Hotel, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of between USD 10 and 30 per person. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM.

Is there a casino at Bluegreen Vacations Hotel Blake, an Ascend Collection Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Bally's Casino Chicago (2-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Bluegreen Vacations Hotel Blake, an Ascend Collection Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Bluegreen Vacations Hotel Blake, an Ascend Collection Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Valet parking is available for USD 60 per night.

Does Bluegreen Vacations Hotel Blake, an Ascend Collection Hotel have a pool?

Bluegreen Vacations Hotel Blake, an Ascend Collection Hotel does not have a pool.

Does Bluegreen Vacations Hotel Blake, an Ascend Collection Hotel have a restaurant?

Bluegreen Vacations Hotel Blake, an Ascend Collection Hotel is home to Meli Cafe, which features Regional cuisine, al fresco dining, and light fare.

Does Bluegreen Vacations Hotel Blake, an Ascend Collection Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Bluegreen Vacations Hotel Blake, an Ascend Collection Hotel to downtown Chicago?

Bluegreen Vacations Hotel Blake, an Ascend Collection Hotel is 0.2 mi away from Chicago.

Bluegreen Vacations Hotel Blake, an Ascend Collection Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1076 out of 1294 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 175 out of 1294 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 26 out of 1294 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 1294 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 1294 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rachael Lindsay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really spacious rooms, nice decor, great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Brionna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, great area to get around, loved how convenient Meli’s Cafe was for breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and hotel
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

AMBER

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Emmanuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a great hotel in a very nice location
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Peggie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and quiet with a friendly helpful staff
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very close to location, walkable, good staff.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel in nice lication
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

nadia

Liked: Cleanliness
Staff was very nice
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Julia Elaine Turner

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property and hotel staff were great! The staff was friendly and very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

CHAD

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Neat place, very clean, good location and friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

davina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Helpful friendly staff, clean rooms, convenient walking distance to downtown.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Briana

Clean rooms very friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location. Great price. The staff is super friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ratna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was amazing, location was excellent. Very clean, modern rooms, great service.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marcessa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, nice staff, good location and price.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Julio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Viswabharath

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel Blake is in a great location and the staff is very helpful. We are very glad to have stayed there.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

chris

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
always clean, great staff comfortable beds good location
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

kevin

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent, friendly and responsive staff. Clean, quiet and very comfortable room and bedding. Close to all things of interest. Will definitely stay there again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rebeccah

Fantastic friendly place!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Seyed Mohammad Javad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great and super clean
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clear room, helpful staff, well located. Starbucks across the street
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean, friendly staff, good location. Nicely priced
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026