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Just Got The Blake Hotel - Chicago -5/26 - This Memorial Day Week RCI Plat

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Anyone stay there ? TA gave it 4.5 stars.

RCI - Platinum - Just popped up while I was searching for something else. Dumb luck.

Wow ! Not sure if I'm going to take it, but I may be able to use it for part of a seminar or not. Will hold it until I figure out things. I have a great Marriott booked which is included in the 2 day seminar package and cannot be teased/subtracted out of the package hotel/seminar deal. Would like to stay in Chicago longer for sightseeing without changing hotels. Hmmmm, adult decisions.

http://www.hotelblake.com/


Just nabbed this on RCI. There is more availability, but going fast and mostly now 2017 Jan - Mar left.


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I believe the Bluegreen bought several units at the Blake hotel. Unfortunately looking at the floor plans it looks like a standard hotel room. Still looks very nice.
 
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I believe the Bluegreen bought several units at the Blake hotel. Unfortunately looking at the floor plans it looks like a standard hotel room. Still looks very nice.
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Yep, saw that and had hoped that it would have a kitchenette, but still, it's Chicago on the cheap-ish. :)



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I haven't stayed there, but have a week booked there in December...got it for some ridiculously low number of points on RCI a while back. So please post a review if you do go....it gets good reviews on trip advisor and looks nice!
 
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I visited my daughter who was staying there (in a standard room) and it was huge. It had Tall ceilings and nicely furnished. Also it has a pretty good location for downtown.
 
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I visited my daughter who was staying there (in a standard room) and it was huge. It had Tall ceilings and nicely furnished. Also it has a pretty good location for downtown.
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Thanks for the review.

It reminds me of the Mayflower in D.C. from what I can see by the online photos.


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I haven't stayed there, but have a week booked there in December...got it for some ridiculously low number of points on RCI a while back. So please post a review if you do go....it gets good reviews on trip advisor and looks nice!
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Will do. Yes, the TPUs were low for weeks. 11-13. Mine was 17 due to the May holiday, but still a deal IMHO.


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Hi, Beags,

I've stayed there on a business trip, but it's been quite a while.
I loved it! Though an old building, (hence the tall ceilings & fairly ornately furnished), it felt somewhat luxurious. I know we paid a hefty co. rate for each night, so this is a great deal--wish I'd caught this myself.
 
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MuranoJo said:
Hi, Beags,

I've stayed there on a business trip, but it's been quite a while.
I loved it! Though an old building, (hence the tall ceilings & fairly ornately furnished), it felt somewhat luxurious. I know we paid a hefty co. rate for each night, so this is a great deal--wish I'd caught this myself.
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Thank you for sharing your experience. Sounding better and better with each personal review.

I'd be happy to look for you if you aren't able to search in RCI weeks.

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Here are the latest (as/of this post) weeks available, cash or TPUs (will post in sightings, too ) :

Hotel 2 (2) No Kitchen Fri 06-Jan-2017 Fri 13-Jan-2017 Exchange Fee
- OR - USD 467.99 11
Hotel 4 (2) No Kitchen Fri 06-Jan-2017 Fri 13-Jan-2017 Exchange Fee
- OR - USD 467.99 11
Hotel 2 (2) No Kitchen Fri 13-Jan-2017 Fri 20-Jan-2017 Exchange Fee
- OR - USD 314.99 11
Hotel 4 (2) No Kitchen Fri 13-Jan-2017 Fri 20-Jan-2017 Exchange Fee
- OR - USD 314.99 11
Hotel 2 (2) No Kitchen Fri 20-Jan-2017 Fri 27-Jan-2017 Exchange Fee
- OR - USD 314.99 14
Hotel 4 (2) No Kitchen Fri 20-Jan-2017 Fri 27-Jan-2017 Exchange Fee
- OR - USD 314.99 13
Hotel 4 (2) No Kitchen Fri 27-Jan-2017 Fri 03-Feb-2017 Exchange Fee
- OR - USD 314.99 15
Hotel 2 (2) No Kitchen Fri 27-Jan-2017 Fri 03-Feb-2017 Exchange Fee
- OR - USD 314.99 16
Hotel 2 (2) No Kitchen Fri 03-Feb-2017 Fri 10-Feb-2017 Exchange Fee
- OR - USD 314.99 14
Hotel 4 (2) No Kitchen Fri 03-Feb-2017 Fri 10-Feb-2017 Exchange Fee
- OR - USD 314.99 14
Hotel 2 (2) No Kitchen Fri 24-Feb-2017 Fri 03-Mar-2017 Exchange Fee
- OR - USD 314.99 16
Hotel 2 (2) No Kitchen Fri 03-Mar-2017 Fri 10-Mar-2017 Exchange Fee
- OR - USD 314.99 18
Hotel 2 (2) No Kitchen Fri 10-Mar-2017 Fri 17-Mar-2017 Exchange Fee
- OR - USD 314.99 18
 
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That's really well priced, though not sure if I want to be there Jan-Mar. Do they charge a daily resort fee on top of the weekly price?
 
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That's really well priced, though not sure if I want to be there Jan-Mar. Do they charge a daily resort fee on top of the weekly price?
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I hear you on the dates, but if you have to go for any reason during these dates, this could be a good deal. Hopefully, more dates will open in nicer weather.

There is a one-time cleaning fee which may/may not be imposed.
"For all RCI points reservations: There may be a 45 U.S. dollars for Hotel, per stay. "

Parking is pricey as well, just like any major US city, from my experience.
Parking fee is 48 U.S. dollars.

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Will do. Yes, the TPUs were low for weeks. 11-13. Mine was 17 due to the May holiday, but still a deal IMHO.


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Great deal! I'm just hoping we don't have a blizzard when we go in December..lol! But we have family there, so looking forward to visiting as well as sightseeing. Glad to see the good reports on the Blake !
 
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Great deal! I'm just hoping we don't have a blizzard when we go in December..lol! But we have family there, so looking forward to visiting as well as sightseeing. Glad to see the good reports on the Blake !
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Me, too.

I am greatly encouraged by our own Tuggers' reports as well as the TA reviews. An inexpensive stay in an expensive town. Works for me !


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Beaglemom3 said:
I hear you on the dates, but if you have to go for any reason during these dates, this could be a good deal. Hopefully, more dates will open in nicer weather.

There is a one-time cleaning fee which may/may not be imposed.
"For all RCI points reservations: There may be a 45 U.S. dollars for Hotel, per stay. "

Parking is pricey as well, just like any major US city, from my experience.
Parking fee is 48 U.S. dollars.

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Again, quite reasonable even paying the cleaning fee. I will try to grab one outside Jan-Mar time-span...Thanks!
 
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Beaglemom3, did you confirm Hotel Blake for the week? or release it? Did you get it with an RCI Weeks or RCI Points account?

We pay for RCI Platinum also.

I placed an OGS for all Chicago properties - four including Hotel Blake but it didn't match to the unit you were able to hold. We will be in the Midwest May 22 for a few days, then anywhere or near Chicago for a cruise departing Chicago Saturday, June 4.

We have both RCI Points account & RCI Weeks which has a deposits including a 363 TPU combined deposit. The accounts are RCI Platinum. I might call RCI tomorrow to ask why my OGS didn't create a hold/email. I can book Hilton Chicago for one week for 40,000 RCI Points but it is for a week I am not certain if we need to be in Chicago.

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Anyone stay there ? TA gave it 4.5 stars.

RCI - Platinum - Just popped up while I was searching for something else. Dumb luck.

Wow ! Not sure if I'm going to take it, but I may be able to use it for part of a seminar or not. Will hold it until I figure out things. I have a great Marriott booked which is included in the 2 day seminar package and cannot be teased/subtracted out of the package hotel/seminar deal. Would like to stay in Chicago longer for sightseeing without changing hotels. Hmmmm, adult decisions.

http://www.hotelblake.com/


Just nabbed this on RCI. There is more availability, but going fast and mostly now 2017 Jan - Mar left.


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all inventory is now gone....

Thanks to your sighting I was able to grab the last March week a couple of days ago, which checks in 2 weeks before my exchange to the Manhattan Club. I filled the week in-between with 7 days lodging in London at my favorite budget Earls Court hotel (w kitchenette) and booked all 4 travel segments with air miles. Truly a cheap 3-week vacation in what could be an expensive trip. Thanks again!
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Here are the latest (as/of this post) weeks available, cash or TPUs (will post in sightings, too ) :

Hotel 2 (2) No Kitchen Fri 06-Jan-2017 Fri 13-Jan-2017 Exchange Fee
- OR - USD 467.99 11
Hotel 4 (2) No Kitchen Fri 06-Jan-2017 Fri 13-Jan-2017 Exchange Fee
- OR - USD 467.99 11
Hotel 2 (2) No Kitchen Fri 13-Jan-2017 Fri 20-Jan-2017 Exchange Fee
- OR - USD 314.99 11
Hotel 4 (2) No Kitchen Fri 13-Jan-2017 Fri 20-Jan-2017 Exchange Fee
- OR - USD 314.99 11
Hotel 2 (2) No Kitchen Fri 20-Jan-2017 Fri 27-Jan-2017 Exchange Fee
- OR - USD 314.99 14
Hotel 4 (2) No Kitchen Fri 20-Jan-2017 Fri 27-Jan-2017 Exchange Fee
- OR - USD 314.99 13
Hotel 4 (2) No Kitchen Fri 27-Jan-2017 Fri 03-Feb-2017 Exchange Fee
- OR - USD 314.99 15
Hotel 2 (2) No Kitchen Fri 27-Jan-2017 Fri 03-Feb-2017 Exchange Fee
- OR - USD 314.99 16
Hotel 2 (2) No Kitchen Fri 03-Feb-2017 Fri 10-Feb-2017 Exchange Fee
- OR - USD 314.99 14
Hotel 4 (2) No Kitchen Fri 03-Feb-2017 Fri 10-Feb-2017 Exchange Fee
- OR - USD 314.99 14
Hotel 2 (2) No Kitchen Fri 24-Feb-2017 Fri 03-Mar-2017 Exchange Fee
- OR - USD 314.99 16
Hotel 2 (2) No Kitchen Fri 03-Mar-2017 Fri 10-Mar-2017 Exchange Fee
- OR - USD 314.99 18
Hotel 2 (2) No Kitchen Fri 10-Mar-2017 Fri 17-Mar-2017 Exchange Fee
- OR - USD 314.99 18
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Not sure if I'm seeing more due to Platinum status or if even Plat factors into anything, but as/of this post, this is what I can see with Plat. weeks.



Hotel 4 (2) No Kitchen Fri 06-Jan-2017 Fri 13-Jan-2017 Exchange Fee
- OR - USD 584.99 TPUs 11



Hotel 4 (2) No Kitchen Fri 13-Jan-2017 Fri 20-Jan-2017 Exchange Fee
- OR - USD 386.99 TPUs 11

Hotel 2 (2) No Kitchen Fri 13-Jan-2017 Fri 20-Jan-2017 Exchange Fee
- OR - USD 386.99 TPUs 11

Hotel 4 (2) No Kitchen Fri 20-Jan-2017 Fri 27-Jan-2017 Exchange Fee
- OR - USD 386.99 TPUs 13

Hotel 2 (2) No Kitchen Fri 20-Jan-2017 Fri 27-Jan-2017 Exchange Fee
- OR - USD 386.99 TPUs 14

Hotel 2 (2) No Kitchen Fri 27-Jan-2017 Fri 03-Feb-2017 Exchange Fee
- OR - USD 386.99 16

Hotel 4 (2) No Kitchen Fri 27-Jan-2017 Fri 03-Feb-2017 Exchange Fee
- OR - USD 386.99 TPUs 15

Hotel 2 (2) No Kitchen Fri 03-Feb-2017 Fri 10-Feb-2017 Exchange Fee
- OR - USD 386.99 TPUs 14

Hotel 4 (2) No Kitchen Fri 03-Feb-2017 Fri 10-Feb-2017 Exchange Fee
- OR - USD 386.99 TPUs 14

Hotel 2 (2) No Kitchen Fri 24-Feb-2017 Fri 03-Mar-2017 Exchange Fee
- OR - USD 386.99 TPUs16

Hotel 2 (2) No Kitchen Fri 03-Mar-2017 Fri 10-Mar-2017 Exchange Fee
- OR - USD 386.99 TPUs 18

Hotel 2 (2) No Kitchen Fri 10-Mar-2017 Fri 17-Mar-2017 Exchange Fee
- OR - USD 386.99 TPUs 18
 
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Could now see same inventory with basic membership as well.
 
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