The Buckingham Hotel

Hotel Blake, an Ascend Hotel Collection Member, provides an elegant and convenient stay in Chicago’s historic South Loop, making it an excellent choice for visitors attending events at McCormick Place Convention Center or exploring downtown attractions. Less than a mile from Grant Park and Millennium Park, this boutique hotel combines historic charm with modern amenities, catering to both business and leisure travelers alike.

Each guest room at Hotel Blake features expansive windows with views of the surrounding neighborhood, creating a bright and inviting atmosphere. The luxurious bathrooms come with rainfall showerheads and complimentary natural body care products. Guests can enjoy in-room conveniences such as free Wi-Fi, a microwave, refrigerator, and coffee maker to ensure a comfortable stay.

Dining at Meli Café, the hotel’s on-site restaurant, offers a range of fresh, all-natural seasonal dishes for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. For added convenience, guests can opt for in-room dining. The hotel also provides a 24-hour business center, ideal for business travelers needing workspace or meeting facilities.

Located within a 10-minute walk from the Art Institute of Chicago and just four blocks from Columbia College Chicago, Hotel Blake puts you at the heart of Chicago’s cultural attractions. While the staff is known for its friendly and accommodating service, some guests have noted concerns with room cleanliness and maintenance, as well as a lack of local recommendations from the staff.

Key Amenities:

• Free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel
• 24-hour front desk and concierge services
• Meli Café for all-natural breakfast, lunch, and dinner options
• 24-hour business center
• Fitness center for guest use
• ADA-accessible and smoke-free property

Room Features:

• Expansive windows offering views of the neighborhood
• Luxury bathrooms with rainfall showerheads
• Complimentary natural body care products
• In-room microwave, refrigerator, and coffee maker
• In-room safe, desk, and individually controlled air conditioning

Property Highlights:

• On-site dining at Meli Café
• Contactless check-in/check-out available
• Wheelchair-accessible paths and parking
• Banquet facilities and meeting rooms for special events
• Valet laundry and dry cleaning services

Nearby Attractions:

• Grant Park and Millennium Park (less than a mile)
• Art Institute of Chicago (10-minute walk)
• Columbia College Chicago (4 blocks away)
• Navy Pier and Magnificent Mile (short drive)

Hotel Blake offers a prime location for visitors to experience Chicago’s best attractions, all while enjoying comfortable, well-appointed rooms and modern amenities. Whether for business or leisure, book your stay today and discover all that Chicago has to offer!