Bluegreen Vacations Hotel Blake, an Ascend Collection Hotel

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Ascend Collection
9 (2592 reviews)
500 South Dearborn Street , Chicago , us

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Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Room service
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Clean and spacious rooms
Cons:
No breakfast options
Issues with room temperature

Categories

Cleanliness
8.39
General cleanliness is noted as good, but some guests mentioned issues with cleanliness in relation to construction.
Service
9.86
Staff were consistently described as friendly and helpful, enhancing the overall stay.
Location
9.4
Location was praised for its proximity to attractions and convenience, making it a strong point.
Room Quality
8.35
Rooms were spacious and comfortable, but some complaints about specific room issues were raised.
Amenities
9.38
General amenities seemed satisfactory with good points made about the restaurant and coffee available.
Value for Money
9.34
Guests felt the value was excellent considering location and room quality.
Food and Beverage
7.89
Lack of breakfast options was noted as a downside, affecting overall satisfaction.
Overall Experience
9.36
Reviews reflected a strong overall experience with a few minor issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-11 23:02

Property Description

Historic Boutique Hotel in Chicago's South Loop Neighborhood

Luxurious Accommodations
Experience contemporary guest rooms at Hotel Blake, featuring expansive windows with stunning views, luxury bathrooms with rainfall showerheads, and complimentary natural body care products for a touch of indulgence.

On-Site Dining and Business Facilities
Indulge in all-natural homemade seasonal marmalades and signature menu items at Meli Café, the hotel's restaurant. For ultimate convenience, enjoy in-room dining services. The state-of-the-art 24-hour business centre caters to all your work needs.

Prime Location
Located less than a mile from Grant Park and Millennium Park, our hotel offers easy access to Chicago's iconic attractions. Don't miss the opportunity to explore the nearby Art Institute of Chicago and Columbia College Chicago.

Book now to experience luxury and convenience at Hotel Blake!

Important information:

CONSTRUCTION ALERT: As part of our efforts to enhance and maintain the property, we will begin structural repairs to the building’s foundation on May 12, 2025. We anticipate completing this project by the end of November. Through the duration of the project, you may experience intermittent noise disruptions between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday–Friday. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we maintain this historic property. If you have any additional questions in advance of your stay, please contact the property directly.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: ORD

Property Policies

  • Groups

    When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Parking

    Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs USD 60 per day.

Location

Property Accessibility

Total Disability Score: 41
Public Area
  • Hill Located: No
  • Ramp: Yes
  • Entrance Type:
  • Entrance Leveled: No
  • Room Max Guests Number: 4
  • Pet Friendly: No
Reception And Restaurant
  • Reception Hearing Accessible: Yes
  • Reception Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
  • Restaurant Wheelchair Accessible: No
Elevator
  • Elevator Audio Signals: No
  • Elevator Braille Numbers: Yes
  • Elevator Contrasting Buttons: No
  • Elevator Visual Signs: No
  • Lifts Accessible: No
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Guest Reviews

9
Based on 2592 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.39
Service: 9.86
Location: 9.4
Room Quality: 8.35
Amenities: 9.38
Value for Money: 9.34
Food and Beverage: 7.89
Overall Experience: 9.36
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David • solo_traveller • gb
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2026-04-24 • via Nuitee
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Braun • family_with_children • us
10
Beautiful hotel, friendly staff, perfect location!!
Pros:

Beautiful hotel, friendly staff, perfect location!!

Cons:

The room temp was a little stuffy. Thermostat said the temperature was 66 degrees but it just never felt cool enough.

2026-04-19 • via Nuitee
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Valeriya • couple • nl
9
2026-04-18 • via Nuitee
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George • solo_traveller • gr
9
2026-04-17 • via Nuitee
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Marko • solo_traveller • me
10
Pros:

Nice big room with all equipment required

2026-04-12 • via Nuitee
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Liang • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-04-11 • via Nuitee
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karen • couple • us
8
2026-04-09 • via Nuitee
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MUSTAFA ERINC • solo_traveller • nl
8
2026-04-08 • via Nuitee
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Christensen • family_with_children • us
10
Pros:

The room was just what I wanted. The light fixtures allowed a choice of bright or soft lighting.

Cons:

The only issue for me was the bathroom lotion dispenser was empty.

2026-04-08 • via Nuitee
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Elisabet • family_with_children • es
9
Todo perfecto! Recomendable!
2026-04-07 • via Nuitee
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YING • couple • cn
10
2026-04-07 • via Nuitee
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9
2026-04-07 • via Nuitee
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CECILIA INES • family_with_children • ar
8
2026-04-07 • via Nuitee
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cheng • family_with_children • us
9
2026-04-07 • via Nuitee
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Nicole • couple • us
8
2026-04-06 • via Nuitee
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Linus • family_with_children • de
9
2026-04-06 • via Nuitee
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Beatriz • couple • us
10
2026-04-05 • via Nuitee
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Dominic • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-04-03 • via Nuitee
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Thomas • family_with_children • us
10
2026-04-02 • via Nuitee