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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 and brunch served
Lobby
Fitness facility
Lobby

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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500 South Dearborn Street, Chicago, IL, 60605
  • Place, State Street
    ‪2 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 | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(270 reviews)
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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

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

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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

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

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

1 King Bed, Suite, Nonsmoking, Upgrade

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

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About the neighborhood

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 - 0.1 miles
  • Dearborn Station - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Art Institute of Chicago - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Millennium Park - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Willis Tower - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles

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
  • ‪Brando's Speakeasy - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪South Loop Club - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Lao Sze Chuan - ‬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, 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 Jun 8, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bluegreen Vacations Hotel Blake, an Ascend Collection Hotel on Jul 1, 2026 start from $199, including 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 2.1 mi (11-min drive) from Ohio Street Beach and 2.7 mi (11-min drive) from Oak 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. 1037 out of 1251 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 173 out of 1251 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 25 out of 1251 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 1251 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 1251 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

AMBER

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and hotel
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Briana

Clean rooms very friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Marcessa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, nice staff, good location and price.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Rebeccah

Fantastic friendly place!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

chris

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
always clean, great staff comfortable beds good location
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Burcu

Wonderful stay! Amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Raju

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff, close to number of attractions
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Maria Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The hotel is beautiful and staff are very friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Boon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff. Location was perfect for my travel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great place to stay! Centrally located. Staff we efficient, friendly and the room was spacious and spotless. Highly recommend this Hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Veronica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were nice and clean, staff very friendly and helpful, breakfast restaurant was a nice atmosphere and helpful staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel. Rooms are very spacious, comfortable, and nicely decorated. Hotel is located within a 15 minute walk to Chicago Central Union Station.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Josefina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The Staff were super helpful, and services were fantastic!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Clean rooms and friendly staff. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Alexa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location - perfect walking distance to main tourist areas.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All excellent- staff outstanding, room very nice - very clean! Would definitely stay here again it was fantastic and the location is perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Leah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very friendly staff and great location. Easy walk to the blue line for access to O'Hare. It's an older building but it works.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Berrell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was amazing and helpful; room was clean and spacious (king room); the room also had a fridge and microwave which was very convenient!! Great location also.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Rachel L

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
everyone was very friendly, our room was upgraded and i would definitely recommend this hotel to anyone staying in chicago.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026