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.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Ascend Collection
Hotel chain/brand
Ascend Collection

Property highlights

Located in the heart of Chicago, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.2

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
2 queen beds
1 king bed
2 queen beds
1 king bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
9.1
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
8.8
Location
9.2
Free Wifi
8.7

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Kyung
    United States United States
    The location is great. The welcoming staff is a plus. The best is that the room was clean and quiet. Would definitely stay here again.
  • Dan
    United States United States
    nicely appointed, well-staffed, somewhat historical area, with plenty of variety in the nearby restaurants and cultural attractions.
  • Andres
    Costa Rica Costa Rica
    Great location in the South Loop, wide and comfortable room.
  • Susan
    United States United States
    The hotel staff was absolutely amazing. The room was beautiful but the staff made the entire experience so much better.
  • Hagit
    United States United States
    Second stay here. We chose it because of the proximity to our family but loved it very much. The rooms are very spacious modern clean and comfortable, great bathroom. The staff is really friendly
  • Cara
    United States United States
    The location between 3 different train lines, close to everything! Safe! Amazing staff-always so friendly and happy to greet us. Room was spacious and comfortable. Quiet for being in the center of everything.
  • Martijn
    Spain Spain
    I went to Chicago for a business trip. The hotel is conveniently located, just a short distance from the Jackson subway stop. With plenty of restaurants and coffee shops within walking distance, finding dining options was very easy. The rooms...
  • Sofia
    Portugal Portugal
    Excellent location. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Room was bigger than expected, comfortable and clean.
  • Yuge
    United States United States
    It is an excellent hotel located close to every corner of downtown Chicago. Staffs are super friendly, and the room is big, quiet, and clean.
  • Eddie
    United States United States
    This is prime location! Easy to walk around the Loop and conveniently located close to many tourist destinations, public transport (blue line directly from airport is a three minute walk but there is also the red line and tons of buses), and lots...

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Meli Cafe
    • Cuisine
      American
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly
    • Dietary options
      Gluten-free

Amenities of Bluegreen Vacations Hotel Blake, Ascend Resort Collection
Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

Most popular amenities

  • Parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fitness center
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock

Kitchen

  • Coffee machine
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed

Living Area

  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs $60 per day.

  • Valet parking

Front Desk Services

  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk

Cleaning Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning

Business Facilities

  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Business center
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities

Safety & security

  • Safe

General

  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Elevator
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Wake-up service/Alarm clock
  • Room service

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by elevator

Spa

  • Massage
  • Fitness center

Languages Spoken

  • English

House rules
Bluegreen Vacations Hotel Blake, Ascend Resort Collection takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 3:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
Until 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 21
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
American ExpressVisaMastercardDiscover Cash is not accepted

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

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.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

FAQs about Bluegreen Vacations Hotel Blake, Ascend Resort Collection