Hilton Vacation Club Hotel Blake Chicago
500 S Dearborn St, Chicago, IL 60605, South Chicago, United States
5-star hotel
Guest rating: 4.6 / 5
Overview
Hilton Vacation Club Hotel Blake Chicago occupies a stately 19th-century building in the historic Printer's Row neighborhood of South Chicago. Rated 5 stars with a 4.6 average from over 2,000 reviews, it blends period architecture with an upmarket, contemporary interior. The setting places guests among the shops and eateries that define this walkable downtown pocket of the city.
Rooms
Rooms are described as airy and relaxed, with free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, coffeemakers, and rainfall showers as standard. Suites step up the offering with separate living and dining areas, suited to longer stays or guests wanting extra space. Guests frequently note the rooms are a comfortable, decent size, though some reviews mention wear-and-tear and inconsistent housekeeping.
Dining & Amenities
On site, a contemporary cafe/bar serves as the hotel's dining and social hub, complemented by in-room service for guests who prefer to eat in. A 24-hour gym is available for guests keeping up a fitness routine at any hour, and the surrounding Printer's Row area adds several additional eating options within walking distance.
Location
The hotel sits just a 3-minute walk from LaSalle metro station, making it easy to explore Chicago without a car. It is roughly a 12-minute walk to Willis Tower and Skydeck Chicago (665m), and within a kilometer of Grant Park, Cloud Gate, Millennium Park, and the Art Institute of Chicago. The Field Museum, Shedd Aquarium, Chicago Cultural Center, The Chicago Theatre, and Chicago Riverwalk are all reachable on foot, with Navy Pier and the Adler Planetarium a bit farther but still within a couple of kilometers.
Best for
This hotel suits sightseeing-focused travelers and couples who want to walk to major Loop attractions like Millennium Park, the Art Institute, and Willis Tower directly from their door. It also works well for transit-reliant visitors, given the 3-minute walk to LaSalle metro station, and for those who value a characterful historic building over a modern high-rise.
Travel tips
Use the nearby LaSalle metro station, just a 3-minute walk away, to reach attractions across Chicago without needing a car. Budget extra time and money for parking, as on-site parking is reported to be pricey and guests have had to seek nearby lots instead. Since Willis Tower/Skydeck Chicago, Grant Park, and Millennium Park are all under a kilometer away, plan a walking itinerary rather than relying on rideshares for downtown sights.
What guests say
Guests consistently praise the friendly, helpful staff and the highly walkable, central location near major attractions and public transit. Room comfort and size are generally well regarded, with several reviewers calling rooms clean and spacious. However, a recurring negative theme concerns inconsistent housekeeping and building upkeep, with some guests reporting dust, leftover trash, a broken bathroom light, a wall hole, and even sightings of cockroaches in the stairwell. Some also felt daily room service was inconsistent or lacking during multi-night stays, and parking was noted as expensive and inconvenient.
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