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Bluegreen Vacations Hotel Blake, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Bluegreen Vacations Hotel Blake, an Ascend Collection Hotel
Bluegreen Vacations Hotel Blake, an Ascend Collection Hotel – Chicago, IL
Bluegreen Vacations Hotel Blake, an Ascend Collection Hotel – Chicago, IL
Check in 3:00 PM
Check out 12:00 PM

About Bluegreen Vacations Hotel Blake, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Less than a mile away from Grant Park and Millennium Park, this historic boutique hotel is located in Chicago’s South Loop neighborhood and features an on-site restaurant and state-of-the-art 24-hour business center. Free WiFi is available. Featuring expansive windows with views of the surrounding neighborhood, each contemporary guest room at Hotel Blake, an Ascend Hotel Collection Member provides a luxury bathroom with a rainfall showerhead and complimentary natural body care products. Guests can savor all-natural homemade seasonal marmalades, along with an array of signature menu items for breakfast, lunch and dinner at the on-site restaurant, Meli Café. In-room dining services are also offered for guest convenience. The famed Art Institute of Chicago is a 10-minute walk away. Columbia College Chicago is 4 blocks away from the hotel.

Amenities

  • On-site parking
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting space
  • Fitness center
  • On-site dining
  • Valet parking
  • Bar / lounge
  • Café / coffee shop
  • Breakfast available
  • Business center
  • Express check-in / check-out
  • Concierge
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Full kitchen / kitchenette
  • In-room refrigerator
  • In-room microwave
  • Spa / sauna
  • Family friendly
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transit access
  • Smoke-free property

Reviews

4.6 / 5
Excellent 1410 reviews
  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    I really enjoyed my stay here and would definitely stay at this hotel again!

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    I was checked in by Mario who was so lovely with the bar had better hours but other than that I loved the hotel and the location. I will be back

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Comfortable hotel in a good location. Lots of public transportation close.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Mario at the front desk is a treasure!!! His customer service accumen is top tier. He made the stay better just by caring about the customer and connecting. I can't say enough good things about him.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    We thoroughly enjoyed our time at this hotel. The room was comfortable and every one was super friendly. Definitely would recommend.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Showtime and Al helped me upon arrival. Excellent customer service and best hotel experience I’ve had in awhile. Definitely recommend to friends and family. Not to mention the location is fantastic!

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    We arrived earlier at 10.30 but the front desk was so polite and allowed us early checkin. The staff is ready to help with everything. Give useful suggestions to visit the city places. Neat and clean rooms with required amenities. Best stay at Chicago and most importantly convenient from all the spots. Easy access to uber even buses.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    The room was a good size, and the shower had good pressure. The bed was comfortable and had a reasonable number of pillows that were not marshmallows. The staff was super friendly and helpful. Good number and types of outlets with USB-C, USB, and regular plugs in the room. The traffic noise is terrible in this city. I don't want to knock on this hotel because I know it is a thing in downtown Chicago, but damn, someone needs to either ban cars in downtown or start a completely soundproof window installation business because I was wearing noise-cancelling earbuds and it was still a struggle to sleep.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Very friendly staff, lovely sized room, good atmosphere.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    The hotel is in a convenient location to the blue and red lines. The hotel staff was friendly. We did not spend a lot of time in the room but we thought the room was a little small and the bathroom was problematic. Counter space was a little limited. The backlit bathroom mirror kept dimming. The pressure assisted toilet was not clearing the bowl. The bed was comfortable.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Conveniently located to walkable destinations, very clean, excellent staff

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    The room was large and nicely decorated. Loved the bathroom. Friendly and helpful staff! Good location, steps away from Chicago’s main attractions. Would definitely recommend!

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Mario at the reception desk was very helpful in outlining favorites of his to visit. We went to all the places he suggested and did not regret, Cindy's rooftop, Eleven Diner for the best Rueben, to name a few. He was super friendly and very helpful. The doorman was always greeting us with a smile and giving us the feeling we were entering a safe place. We needed to ask housekeeping for soap bars to wash our hands, not sure why that was not in the room with a soap dish in the bathroom and our shower gel ran out as well. But, they responded with a friendly attentive manner. Loved the scavenger hunt given to us by concierge. It got us around to places we didn't think to go. Very clever and inspiring. Thanks for that added fun activity. Saw the fountain that I had no clue was there.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    I love the location of the hotel. N/A

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Hotel Blake is a renovated historic building but it is very well preserved and up to date in its amenities. Showers are modern and roomy. The beds are large and comfortable and the room fishing’s are simple but classy. The Dearborn St neighborhood has several good restaurants as well as a drug store and a 7-11. There is also good parking available in nearby lots (as well as hotel valet parking). The adjacent breakfast/lunch restaurant is also good. Staff were very helpful and pleasant.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Clean, quiet, super comfortable bed.... and on a gorgeous, historic block ("Printer's Row").

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Great stay, friendly staff.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Convenient location, staff was amazing , helpful and very friendly. Room was very clean.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Nice rooms, central for all the main sights but far enough form centre for a bit of peace Breakfast is via cafe attached to the hotel but no concession for hotel guests which was a bit unreasonable. A 10% discount or similar approach would seem a good idea

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    There is no continental breakfast but the adjoined cafe next door is delicious (if a little pricey!). There is also no smart TV, or at least there wasn’t in our room, so you would need to bring your own Roku/fire stick/hdmi cable if you want to stream anything. We would absolutely stay here again!

Frequently asked questions about Bluegreen Vacations Hotel Blake, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Does Bluegreen Vacations Hotel Blake, an Ascend Collection Hotel have free Wi-Fi?
Yes, Bluegreen Vacations Hotel Blake, an Ascend Collection Hotel offers free Wi-Fi for all guests.
Does Bluegreen Vacations Hotel Blake, an Ascend Collection Hotel offer parking?
Yes, Bluegreen Vacations Hotel Blake, an Ascend Collection Hotel offers both self-parking and valet parking. Fees may apply.
Does Bluegreen Vacations Hotel Blake, an Ascend Collection Hotel have meeting spaces, conference centers, or conference rooms?
Yes. Bluegreen Vacations Hotel Blake, an Ascend Collection Hotel features meeting spaces and dedicated conference rooms, suitable for corporate meetings and group gatherings.
Does Bluegreen Vacations Hotel Blake, an Ascend Collection Hotel have a fitness center?
Yes, Bluegreen Vacations Hotel Blake, an Ascend Collection Hotel features an on-site fitness center for guests. Additional wellness amenities include spa.
Where is Bluegreen Vacations Hotel Blake, an Ascend Collection Hotel located, and how walkable is the area?
Bluegreen Vacations Hotel Blake, an Ascend Collection Hotel is located at 500 South Dearborn Street, Chicago, IL 60605. With a Walk Score of 99, the area is rated Walker's Paradise. Most daily errands can be done on foot — ideal for travelers without a car.

What's nearby

Map of points of interest near Bluegreen Vacations Hotel Blake, an Ascend Collection Hotel
  • Willis Tower 0.4 mi
  • Art Institute of Chicago 0.4 mi
  • Great Chicago Fire 0.8 mi
  • Aon Center 0.8 mi
  • Chicago Merchandise Mart 1.0 mi
  • Trump International Hotel and Tower 1.0 mi
  • Haymarket affair 1.0 mi

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