Hilton Vacation Club Hotel Blake Chicago
Spacious South Loop rooms near Blue and Red line trains, featuring comfortable beds and an attached breakfast cafe.
The verdict
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Hilton Vacation Club Hotel Blake offers spacious rooms, comfortable beds, and attentive front desk service in Chicago's South Loop. The hotel sits two blocks from Red and Blue line transit and steps from Grant Park, with breakfast available next door at Meli Cafe. However, bathrooms are cramped with small tubs, and some rooms feature dated sitting room furniture and intrusive street noise. 417
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What travelers noticed
- Front desk staff and housekeeping receive consistent praise for friendly and attentive service. 7
- Beds, including Murphy beds and king setups, earn high marks for comfort. drawn from the full read
- Having in-room conveniences like a microwave and fridge alongside spacious sitting areas makes extended stays easy. 1
- The South Loop location puts travelers within two blocks of both Blue Line and Red Line subway stations. 4113
The catch
Who it's for
- — Transit riders needing quick Blue and Red line access
- — Visitors exploring Grant Park and the museum district
- — Guests who want an in-room microwave and fridge
Skip it if
- — Travelers who need large bathrooms and full-size tubs
- — Shoppers looking to stay right on the Magnificent Mile
- — Light sleepers bothered by city traffic and honking
Seen on camera
22 moments · 2 videos · Hilton Vacation Club Hotel Blake Chicago
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“The other place that I have spent a lot of time is this Kitty oceans Kitty OAS and it is their other restaurant in the h…”
youtube.com8:17“Got some nice TVs for this. They have nice TVs for this size room. Oh, it wasn't close. Nice TVs for this size, man.”
youtube.com14:23“Well, we'll do our testing, our cleaning testing here and see what that looks like. But on the surface, it looks okay. I…”
youtube.com14:58“But I'm going to tell you something. You cannot beat the Lake Michigan view, especially at sunset. Well, sunrise from th…”
youtube.com15:24“Sink area looks good. It's clean, of course. So, let's check out the toilet.”
youtube.com18:41“So, the carpet though, considering is not bad so far. other around the sink area. And again, the common areas like this…”
youtube.com24:30“Standard Hilton Hotel sheets. Okay. Not the Egyptian cotton you get at the Wald Off, but pretty nice nonetheless.”
youtube.com26:29“Overall though, I think the hotel room is pretty clean. Really is.”
youtube.com28:51“And you get a great view, too. Look at this. Look at this. You even get a view of the Sears Tower.”
youtube.com1:03:16“Common areas such as the lobby, fitness center, event spaces were extremely wellkept, very very clean.”
youtube.com1:13:56“Housekeeping seem to take a special attention to detail in cleaning the rooms and of course hallways and common areas th…”
youtube.com1:14:05“But what really set me back was the elevators. The elevators really, really needed some cleaning. Every elevator I had t…”
youtube.com1:14:30“place that I spent most of my time in the mornings before going to my work conference is Herb and kitchen this is where…”
youtube.com6:55“If you're in Chicago to visit Grant or Millennium Park or the historical museums of Chicago, even Soldier Field, maybe y…”
youtube.com1:16:22“And that lake view is just magnificent. However, this hotel is probably it is walking distance from the Riverwalk, but i…”
youtube.com1:16:40“it's a really pretty view of Grandpa Park in Michigan Avenue can't really see it but far over there is the ferris wheel…”
youtube.com2:27“Look at all of these elevators this is giving me Real Horror Story Vibes like horror movie Vibes but it's really pretty…”
youtube.com3:45“I got to tell you though, the service at this hotel has been impeccable.”
youtube.com53:09“Linen and tiles look great.”
youtube.com1:14:17“The bed, even though it was a Murphy bed, was extremely comfortable. and we really enjoyed this room.”
youtube.com1:15:20“And I have to tell you, from the time we checked in to the departure, we were just treated fantastic. The hotel staff wa…”
youtube.com1:17:34“this is a king-size bed with laptop laptop a lamp on both sides of the nightstands and the bed is pretty comfortable but…”
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Score breakdown
How the 86/100 is built, category by category — each one with the strongest thing travelers actually said, and the source it came from.
Bathroom
90Location
90- “If you're in Chicago to visit Grant or Millennium Park or the historical museums of Chicago, even Soldier Field, maybe you're here for the taste of Chicago or some of the festivals, then this is the perfect location for you. You can't beat this location.” 71:16:22
- “Plus, its location in Downtown Chicago is conveniently situated near some of the Windy City's top attractions.” 6
Room
87- “Now, what's your name? Casara. Casara. Casara. Honey, I've never done all the Hiltons. I've never done a pile of room. You've been You've been fantastic. All right. Yeah. Okay. Cool. She's sweet.” 7
- “The bed, even though it was a Murphy bed, was extremely comfortable. and we really enjoyed this room.” 71:15:20
Service
90Bed & Sleep
88Value
84- “Reviewers praise the convenient South Loop location and fair prices, though evenings nearby can feel quiet.” 13
Where it is, how to reach it
Details checked 2026-09-06
Where it sits
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Stay value
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On par with what $$ usually buys
Scores 2 points below the mid-range median of 88, across 490 hotels in the same bracket. In Chicago it sits 2 points below the local median of 88.
- This hotel
- 86
- Bracket median
- 88
- Index median
- 88
Based on 490 comparable hotels.
Which room to ask for
What reviewers say about where to sleep inside this building — by room number where one is named, and otherwise by floor, wing, aspect and position. Every line opens onto the quotes behind it.
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Where travelers agree — and don’t
The topics reviewers split on most. A wide bar means your experience depends on which room you get — or whose opinion you trust.
View the 48 things travelers said behind this verdict▾
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- “The other place that I have spent a lot of time is this Kitty oceans Kitty OAS and it is their other restaurant in the hotel it's got a pretty good Pub Vibe” On camera168:17
- “Free coffee and hot chocolate available from 6am in the lobby. The Meli Cafe next door serves a good breakfast.” 1
- “place that I spent most of my time in the mornings before going to my work conference is Herb and kitchen this is where I get all of my breakfast goodies they have Starbucks coffee over there so that is definitely needed but my favorite in the morning is to get their croissant sandwich it is so so good” On camera166:55
- “Excellent restaurant with large menu and bar” 4
- “Meli Café is the Blake's on-site restaurant and juice bar. Open every day from 7am to 10pm (closing at 9:30pm on Sundays), Meli is ideal for brunch or lunch, serving up fresh-squeezed juice, fresh baked Challah Bread and Eggland's Best organic food items.” 6
- “Its stylish rooms are comfortable and spacious, and the attached Meli Café gets rave reviews for its extensive menu options at every meal.” 4
- “Convenient location a short walk to trains and Grant Park” 4
- “The decor and the views aren't anything to call home about, but nicely outfitted rooms feature a classic twist on the building's history and feel decidedly more spacious than you might expect in a luxury downtown location.” 6
- “And that lake view is just magnificent. However, this hotel is probably it is walking distance from the Riverwalk, but it is a great distance from the Magnificent Mile.” On camera71:16:40
- “Plus, its location in Downtown Chicago is conveniently situated near some of the Windy City's top attractions.” 6
- “Competitively priced for a four-pearl downtown property” 4
- “Blue line and red line stations are both about 2 blocks away, making airport and city travel simple.” 1
- “If you're in Chicago to visit Grant or Millennium Park or the historical museums of Chicago, even Soldier Field, maybe you're here for the taste of Chicago or some of the festivals, then this is the perfect location for you. You can't beat this location.” On camera71:16:22
- “I know nothing about either hotel but Felix is better location” 14
- “Reviewers praise the convenient South Loop location and fair prices, though evenings nearby can feel quiet.” 13
- “Have loved staying here several times.. great pizza across the street. only 3-4 blocks away from everything fun and entertaining...” 9
- “Blue line and red line stations are both about 2 blocks away, making airport and city travel simple. Room was very spacious.” 1
- “"Located in the heart of Printers Row, the hotel's historic exterior belies the chic, contemporary digs that lie within its walls."” 13
- “Felix for sure. It's in River North more close to attractions, restaurants.” 14
- “The 162-room, four-pearl Hotel Blake Chicago offers sophisticated, boutique accommodations at a convenient location just one block south of the loop and within a brief walk of train stations and Grant Park.” 4
- “Sink area looks good. It's clean, of course. So, let's check out the toilet.” On camera718:41
- “So, the carpet though, considering is not bad so far. other around the sink area. And again, the common areas like this table right here, I would expect to see some stains here.” On camera724:30
- “Oh, yeah. The bathroom is real small. Extremely small. But again, honey, back when this hotel was built Uhhuh. we go. They may not even have bathrooms.” 7
- “So, I ain't been here 20 seconds. And Sean is already putting out the good service.” 7
- “Standard Hilton Hotel sheets. Okay. Not the Egyptian cotton you get at the Wald Off, but pretty nice nonetheless.” On camera726:29
- “But what really set me back was the elevators. The elevators really, really needed some cleaning. Every elevator I had the opportunity to get on, the doors needed to be cleaned.” On camera71:14:30
- “Highly rated boutique hotel. Large rooms and bath . Very friendly staff etc.” 9
- “Service was impeccable at the front desk. Really was. Everyone was so nice.” 7
- “Well, we'll do our testing, our cleaning testing here and see what that looks like. But on the surface, it looks okay. I can tell that the wallpaper needs to be updated.” On camera714:58
- “I got to tell you though, the service at this hotel has been impeccable.” On camera753:09
- “And I have to tell you, from the time we checked in to the departure, we were just treated fantastic. The hotel staff was just so professional, so caring.” On camera71:17:34
- “Housekeeping seem to take a special attention to detail in cleaning the rooms and of course hallways and common areas that they're responsible for.” On camera71:14:05
- “Overall though, I think the hotel room is pretty clean. Really is.” On camera728:51
- “Early check-in was offered at no extra cost. Having a microwave and fridge right in the room makes eating in easy.” 1
- “Now, what's your name? Casara. Casara. Casara. Honey, I've never done all the Hiltons. I've never done a pile of room. You've been You've been fantastic. All right. Yeah. Okay. Cool. She's sweet.” 7
- “Rooms are spacious and comfortable with contemporary decor befitting an upscale boutique hotel.” 4
- “The bed, even though it was a Murphy bed, was extremely comfortable. and we really enjoyed this room.” On camera71:15:20
- “Got some nice TVs for this. They have nice TVs for this size room. Oh, it wasn't close. Nice TVs for this size, man.” On camera714:23
- “But I'm going to tell you something. You cannot beat the Lake Michigan view, especially at sunset. Well, sunrise from this angle. I'm sorry.” On camera715:24
- “Great, great, great view. Oh my gosh. Look at that. That's what I'm talking about right there. I mean, you got a great view of Navy Pier. You got a great view of the museum district and right there overlooking the taste honey.” 7
- “And you get a great view, too. Look at this. Look at this. You even get a view of the Sears Tower.” On camera71:03:16
- “And that lake view is just magnificent.” On camera71:16:40
- “it's a really pretty view of Grandpa Park in Michigan Avenue can't really see it but far over there is the ferris wheel for Navy Pier” On camera162:27
- “Some rooms have a bland view of adjacent building's wall” 4
- “Rooms feature high ceilings and microwaves, with corner layouts offering panoramic city views. Best for urban explorers, less so for anyone sensitive to street noise.” 1
- “Reviewers praise the convenient South Loop location and fair prices, though evenings nearby can feel quiet.” 13
What we still don't know
What we can’t tell you yet, said plainly. These close as we read more coverage of this hotel.
- No reviewer has named an individual room number here yet.
- Nothing reliable said about room types.
- Nothing reliable said about floor level.
- Nothing reliable said about which side it faces.
- Nothing reliable said about position on the floor.
- 18 sources carry no publication date, so we cannot tell how current they are.
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- 14Hotel options. Hotel Blake or Hotel Felix? : r/AskChicagoreddit.comForum thread2025-07-26Recent2 quotes used
“I know nothing about either hotel but Felix is better location”
Read originalreddit.com - 4Hotel Blake Chicago Review: What To REALLY ...oyster.comReview site2024-08-07Ageing8 quotes used
“Convenient location a short walk to trains and Grant Park”
Read originaloyster.com - 1Hilton Vacation Club Hotel Blake Chicago - Illinoisblake.allhotelsillinois.comReview siteDate not stated5 quotes used
“Rooms feature high ceilings and microwaves, with corner layouts offering panoramic city views. Best for urban explorers, less so for anyone sensitive to street noise.”
Read originalblake.allhotelsillinois.com - 2Hilton Vacation Club Hotel Blake Chicago | UPDATED FOR ...luxuryhotelschicago.netReview siteDate not statedRead originalluxuryhotelschicago.net
- 3Bluegreen Vacations Hotel Blake an Ascend Collection Hotelbookonline.comReview siteDate not statedRead originalbookonline.com
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