I read many reviews about this Hotel before booking it and I was a little skeptical. However, after staying there for four nights, I am pleased with my choice. The hotel staff was always courteous and attentive. The doormen were hilarious and helpful. And the hotel itself was very nice. I didn't have any issues with my room. It was... more

For the money, this is a decent hotel. Location was great, staff was helpful enough to get me in and out. The place definitely needs some upgrading and cleaning up, but again, for the money, I would stay there again next time I'm in Chicago. more

Avoid this place at all costs. My organization booked 20 rooms at the Blake for an upcoming event nearby. When we needed to make changes to the reservations, we found the reservation line went unanswered, and responses by email were very slow. I finally visited the surprisingly dumpy Blake in person and found chaos and angry customers at the front... more

Don't let some folks bring your hopes down. This hotel is wonderful and the staff, although not professionnally trained in college to be hotel clerks, are truly nice and as helpful as can be (ask for Chris when you double check your reservation and tell him L.A. from Montreal refered you). The hotel is located in the South Loop and... more

My Pros: The area of town isn't too bad. If you have some good shoes you can walk to just about anything you would like restaurant-wise. It's possible to walk to the Lake and Navy Pier from there, but it would be a bit of a hike. There are a few restaurants in the immediate area so if you aren't... more

This was the second time we stayed at the hotel. First in February 2008, because it was close to the EL. As the service was excellent, the room modern, clean and comfortable, we decided to spend another weekend in July with my nephew and our 3 bikes. The assistance we received with storing our bikes and making them available whenever... more

This noisy hotel is on the corner of Dearborn and Congress, two major streets with lots of buses and an above ground metro one block away. The double pain windows do not cut the noise. If you are from a city a love noise, then this is your hotel. The rooms are beautiful and the beds are comfortable. That's a... more

My dear boyfriend and I stayed at Hotel Blake June 27-June 29, 2008 after wanting a hotel that wasn't another "chain". We booked the weekend stay on Expedia.com and check in was a breeze. The room was prepaid and all they needed was a signature and a credit card to put on file for incidentals. We were assigned a King... more

I LOVED this hotel - I got a newly renovated room on the corner, looking towards the lake, and they had thought of EVERYTHING I wanted. I would stay there again in a heartbeat. My confernece was at the CHicago Hilton, and it was a nice 10-minute walk there. Great restaurants and a cute book shop in Printer's row, too.... more