Bluegreen Vacations Hotel Blake, An Ascend Collection Hotel, Chicago

Bluegreen Vacations Hotel Blake, An Ascend Collection Hotel - A historic boutique hotel in Printers Row with luxury rooms and city views

Located in the 19th-century Morton and Duplicator building in historic Printers Row, this 4-star hotel provides quick access to Chicago's top attractions including Grant Park, Millennium Park, and The Art Institute of Chicago. Each contemporary guest room at Hotel Blake, an Ascend Hotel Collection Member, features expansive windows with neighborhood views, luxury bathrooms with rainfall showerheads, complimentary natural body care products, spacious work desks with ergonomic chairs, flat-screen TVs, and coffee makers. Meli Café serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner with signature items including crepes, chicken and waffles, French toast made with house-baked Challah bread, and all-natural homemade seasonal marmalades, offering vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options. The hotel features a 24-hour business center, 4,000+ square feet of meeting space accommodating up to 110 participants, free WiFi throughout the property, and an on-site fitness center. Bluegreen Vacations Hotel Blake is 492.1 ft from Harrison CTA station and 1 mile from Chicago Union Station, providing access to Red and Blue Line trains. Blake's Bar in the lobby provides a contemporary space for cocktails, while multilingual staff, bellmen, and valet attendants offer personalized service.

Pros

Historic 19th-century building listed on the National Register of Historic Places with original architectural details

Located in Printers Row with immediate access to dozens of restaurants including Gino's East and Garrett Popcorn Shops

162 spacious guest rooms feature 12-foot vaulted ceilings, large windows, and luxury rainfall showers

Proximity to CTA Red and Blue Line stations provides easy transportation throughout Chicago

Meli Café offers extensive breakfast options including house-baked Challah French toast and seasonal marmalades

Cons

No swimming pool or spa facilities on the property

Situated in a vibrant urban neighborhood with potential street noise from nearby thoroughfares