- Free WiFi
- Bath
- Air conditioning
- 24-hour front desk
- Daily housekeeping
- Non-smoking rooms
- Safety deposit box
- Luggage storage
- Heating
- Lift
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
Most popular facilities
- Parking
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Fitness centre
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Facilities for disabled guests
- 24-hour front desk
- Bar
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Julie
United Kingdom“Nice boutique style hotel. Lovely room and really clean. Nice nearby restaurants for breakfast lunch and dinner. Staff really helpful.” - Ton United Kingdom“Proximity to center and soldier field. Spacious room and good gym.”
- Jerry United Kingdom“Very clean and comfortable and friendly helpful staff.”
- Gregor United Kingdom“Awesome hotel in a great location. Very friendly staff and spacious, clean room”
- Helen United Kingdom“Big comfortable rooms, bed and bathroom. Very clean and great location.”
- Nesrin
Turkey“* The hotel's prime location in the city center makes it easy to walk everywhere. * Spacious and Clean Rooms: * Friendly and Attentive Staff” - Heidi
New Zealand“Great location. Friendly, helpful staff. Rooms with character - very clean and comfortable. Good gym.” - Karen
Israel“The hotel is clean, aesthetic, beautifully color coordinated and the staff is exceptionally friendly and helpful. We were especially impressed by the friendliness and helpfulness of every single member of the staff.” - Dominika United Kingdom“Lovely hotel. Very specious rooms. Close to metro stations. Quiet at night.”
- Gethin United Kingdom“Comfortable bed, great location, super helpful and friendly staff”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
- Meli Cafe
- CuisineAmerican
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner
- AmbianceFamily friendly
- Dietary optionsGluten-free
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
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.
The fine print
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.
