About this property

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 centre. 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 particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Ascend Collection
Hotel chain/brand
Ascend Collection

Property highlights

    • Perfect for a 3-night stay!

    • Situated in the real heart of Chicago, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.3

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

    • Top pick by families with children


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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Gregor
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Awesome hotel in a great location. Very friendly staff and spacious, clean room
  • Helen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Big comfortable rooms, bed and bathroom. Very clean and great location.
  • Nesrin
    Turkey Turkey
    * The hotel's prime location in the city center makes it easy to walk everywhere. * Spacious and Clean Rooms: * Friendly and Attentive Staff
  • Dominika
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely hotel. Very specious rooms. Close to metro stations. Quiet at night.
  • Gethin
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Comfortable bed, great location, super helpful and friendly staff
  • Hart
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Room was lovely. Really comfortable and spacious. Staff were really friendly and welcoming.
  • Vanessa
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Fabulous hotel. Staff were great, mix up with the room was sorted with no stress. Great location too. The bed was so comfy and having a fridge and access to ice in this heat was perfect.Would definitely stay here again.
  • Guoda
    Lithuania Lithuania
    The greatest thing was size of the room, it was huge! Facilities were new, the room was very clean and comfortable. The area safe, quiet, and very central so everything could be reached within a walking distance. Very nice staff too! Thank you for...
  • Vicki
    Ireland Ireland
    The property was soo clean, it’s in a great location, the staff were excellent and very helpful.
  • Julie
    France France
    Everything was perfect ! Clean, Great location, wonderful staff

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
  • Meli Cafe
    • Cuisine
      American
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly
    • Dietary options
      Gluten-free

House rules

Bluegreen Vacations Hotel Blake, an Ascend Collection Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Check-out
Until 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots 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 supplements may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

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 identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

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

Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

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

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