Bluegreen Vacations Hotel Blake, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Boutique hotel with restaurant, near Pontiac Building

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Dates

December 2025

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January 2026

Exterior - Bluegreen Vacations Hotel Blake, an Ascend Collection Hotel (Chicago)

Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Regional cuisine - Bluegreen Vacations Hotel Blake, an Ascend Collection Hotel (Chicago)

Fitness facility - Bluegreen Vacations Hotel Blake, an Ascend Collection Hotel (Chicago)

Lobby - Bluegreen Vacations Hotel Blake, an Ascend Collection Hotel (Chicago)

In the heart of Chicago, Bluegreen Vacations Hotel Blake, Ascend Resort Collection offers a vibrant retreat with Regional cuisine at Meli Cafe and a coffee shop. Stay active in the 24-hour gym or connect in the 24-hour business center while enjoying free in-room WiFi. With express check-out and luggage storage, you can come and go as you please.

Exceptional

Popular amenities

Connecting rooms available
Laundry facilities
Bar
24/7 front desk

Main amenities (12)

Daily housekeeping
Restaurant and bar/lounge
Breakfast available
24-hour fitness center
Valet parking
Room service
Coffee shop/cafe
24-hour business center
Business center
24-hour front desk
Front-desk safe
ATM/banking services

Feel at home (6)

Children stay free
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Private bathroom
Premium TV channels
Daily housekeeping
Coffee/tea maker

$95 nightly

Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026

Total with taxes and fees

Why we love this property

Beaux arts style

This boutique hotel showcases elegant Beaux Arts architecture in the heart of a historic district, offering a stylish city center getaway.

Culinary adventures

The hotel offers a restaurant serving regional cuisine, a bar, and a cafe. Cooked-to-order breakfast adds to the tasty morning options.

Dreamy sleep elements

Bathrobes await after revitalizing rainfall showers. Egyptian cotton sheets, pillowtop mattresses, and blackout drapes create a sleep sanctuary.

Room options

Check availability for these dates

Tonight

Dec 14 - Dec 15

Tomorrow

Dec 15 - Dec 16

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

Showing 5 of 5 rooms

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Mini-fridge

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Renovated in 2020

Blackout drapes/curtains

Premium bedding

258 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Mini-fridge

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Renovated in 2020

Blackout drapes/curtains

Premium bedding

258 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Mini-fridge

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Renovated in 2020

Blackout drapes/curtains

Premium bedding

258 sq ft
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Mini-fridge

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Renovated in 2020

Blackout drapes/curtains

Premium bedding

Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

1 King Bed, Suite, Nonsmoking, Upgrade

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Mini-fridge

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Renovated in 2020

Blackout drapes/curtains

Premium bedding

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Similar properties

Parking available
Free WiFi
Connecting rooms available
Air conditioning

$127 nightly

Dec 27 - Dec 28

Total with taxes and fees

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About the neighborhood

500 South Dearborn Street, Chicago, IL, 60605

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

Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) - 32 min drive
Chicago O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) - 47 min drive
Chicago, IL (PWK-Chicago Executive) - 54 min drive
Chicago Van Buren Street Station - 8 min walk
Chicago Museum Campus-11th Street Station - 15 min walk
Chicago Union Station - 16 min walk
Harrison Station - 3 min walk
LaSalle Street Station - 3 min walk
Harold Washington Library Station - 4 min walk

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

When you stay at Bluegreen Vacations Hotel Blake, an Ascend Collection Hotel, you'll be within a 15-minute walk of State Street and Millennium Park. Guests can visit the 24-hour fitness center for a workout or grab a bite to eat at Meli Cafe, which serves Regional cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. This boutique hotel is also within a 15-minute walk of Willis Tower and Art Institute of Chicago. Fellow travelers like the central location for the sightseeing and because it's only a short walk to public transportation: Harrison Station is 3 minutes and LaSalle Street Station is 3 minutes.

At a glance

Hotel size

- 41 rooms
- Arranged over 12 floors

Arriving/Leaving

- Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
- Contactless check-in available
- Express check-out available
- Late check-in subject to availability
- Minimum check-in age: 21
- Check-out time is noon
- Contactless 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

Required at check-in

- Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
- Government-issued photo ID may be required
- Minimum check-in age is 21

Children

- Children (18 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
- No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

- Pets not allowed

Internet

- Free WiFi in public areas
- Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

- Onsite valet parking (USD 60 per night; includes in/out privileges)
- Wheelchair-accessible parking on site

Other information

- Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–1:00 PM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Coffee shop
Room service (limited hours)

Traveling with children

Children stay free (see details)

What to do

Golfing nearby

Working away

24-hour business center

Services

24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop

Facilities

3 buildings/towers
Built in 1896
ATM/banking
Safe-deposit box at front desk
24-hour fitness center
Banquet hall
Beaux Arts architecture

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible
Braille/raised signage
Elevator
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Be entertained

Flat-screen television
Premium cable channels

Home comfort

Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Coffee/tea maker
Bathrobes
Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Pillowtop mattress

Freshen up

Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Rainfall showerhead
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels

Stay connected

Desk
Free newspapers
Free WiFi
Free local calls

Food and drink

Mini-fridge

More

Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Special features

Dining

Meli Cafe - This café specializes in Regional cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 10 to 30 per person

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.

Parking

Valet parking costs USD 60 per night with in/out privileges

Policies

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a smoke detector on site.

This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover

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.

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

Does Bluegreen Vacations Hotel Blake, an Ascend Collection Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Bluegreen Vacations Hotel Blake, an Ascend Collection Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Bluegreen Vacations Hotel Blake, an Ascend Collection Hotel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Bluegreen Vacations Hotel Blake, an Ascend Collection Hotel?

Yes. Valet parking costs USD 60 per night.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Bluegreen Vacations Hotel Blake, an Ascend Collection Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is noon. Express check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.

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

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Bally's Casino Chicago (2-min drive) is nearby.

What is there to do at Bluegreen Vacations Hotel Blake, an Ascend Collection Hotel and nearby?

Maintain your daily exercise routine at the 24-hour gym.

Are there restaurants at or near Bluegreen Vacations Hotel Blake, an Ascend Collection Hotel?

Yes, Meli Cafe offers Regional cuisine.

What's the area around Bluegreen Vacations Hotel Blake, an Ascend Collection Hotel like?

Bluegreen Vacations Hotel Blake, an Ascend Collection Hotel is in Downtown Chicago, a short 3-minute walk from Harrison Station and 13 minutes' walk from Millennium Park. Travelers say the local area is very central perfect for sightseeing.