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The Wade

4.5 star property
Lakefront hotel with a 24-hour fitness center and a 24-hour business center

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds
1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds
Lobby lounge
Breakfast, dinner, brunch served; American cuisine
Breakfast, dinner, brunch served; American cuisine
W Chicago - Lakeshore, on Lake Michigan's edge downtown, offers an urban retreat. Guests can stay fit with yoga classes and indoor pool sessions, then enjoy breakfast or brunch at CURRENT restaurant. Convenient express check-in and attentive staff complement its praised location.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Pet friendly
  • Room service
  • Parking available

Room options

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Double Beds, Lake View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Room, 2 Double Beds, Lake View

7.6 out of 10
Good
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Lake View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Lake View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Room, 2 Double Beds, Lake View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Premium Room, 2 Double Beds, Lake View

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Room, 1 King Bed, City View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(19 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Double Beds, City View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Room, 2 Double Beds, City View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(21 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the neighborhood

Located in Downtown Chicago, a neighborhood in Chicago, The Wade is in a shopping district and on a lake. Chicago Theatre and Art Institute of Chicago are cultural highlights, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Michigan Avenue and Navy Pier. Check out an event or a game at Soldier Field, and consider making time for Field Museum of Natural History, a top attraction not to be missed. Kayaking, water skiing, and motor boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby.
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644 N Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL, 60611

What's nearby

  • Michigan Avenue - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Navy Pier - 14 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Millennium Park - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Chicago Riverwalk - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Grant Park - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Chicago Van Buren Street Station - 3 min drive
  • Chicago Station (Red Line) - 15 min walk
  • Chicago O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Robert's Pizza and Dough Company - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪D4 Irish Pub and Cafe - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Dollop Coffee & Tea - ‬6 min walk

About this property

The Wade

Luxury hotel near Lake Michigan
Close to Michigan Avenue and Navy Pier, The Wade provides dry cleaning/laundry services, a bar, and a 24-hour gym. Adventurous travelers may like the fitness classes at this hotel. The on-site American cuisine restaurant, Current, offers breakfast, brunch, and dinner. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas, with speed of 50+ Mbps, and guests can find other amenities such as a 24-hour business center.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • An indoor pool
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), valet parking (surcharge), and express check-out
  • Express check-in, tour/ticket assistance, and outdoor furniture
  • An elevator, a 24-hour front desk, and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 520 rooms offer comforts such as premium bedding and pillow menus, as well as perks like laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Recycling and LED light bulbs
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and shower/tub combinations
  • 42-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, refrigerators, and free infant beds

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (USD 9.95 per day)
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Valet parking on site (USD 86 per night)

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM on weekends; USD 25 for adults and USD 25 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Current

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Fitness classes
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 19 meeting rooms
  • 20,386 square feet of conference space
  • 24-hour business center

Outdoors

  • On a lake
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices in meeting rooms
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (41 inch wide door)
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Grab bar near toilet (37 inches high)
  • Handrails in stairways (35 inches high)
  • Lever door handles
  • Low-height electrical outlets in bathroom
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (48 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 33 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
  • Pay movies

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free weekday newspapers
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per pet, per night, plus a one-time cleaning fee of USD 100
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 40 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 200.00 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 25 for adults and USD 25 for children
  • Fee for in-room wireless internet: USD 9.95 per day (rates may vary)
  • Valet parking fee: USD 86 per night
  • Pet fee: USD 25 per pet, per night plus USD 100 one-time cleaning fee
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 25 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Debit cards presented at check-in are debited USD 200. Unused funds can take up to 30 days to be released by the guest's financial institution. The property is not responsible for any fees incurred as a result.

We should mention

Pool access available from 5:00 AM to 11:00 PM
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

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Frequently asked questions

Does The Wade have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool access is from 5:00 AM–11:00 PM.

Is The Wade pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 40 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 25 per pet, per night. A cleaning fee of USD 100 also applies. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at The Wade?

Valet parking is available for USD 86 per night.

What time is check-in at The Wade?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at The Wade?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is The Wade located?

Located in Downtown Chicago, this luxury hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Ohio Street Beach, Lake Michigan, and Michigan Avenue. Navy Pier and Water Tower Place are also within 15 minutes. Chicago Station (Red Line) is 15 minutes by foot and Grand Station (Red Line) is 16 minutes.

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The Wade Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 711 out of 1280 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 252 out of 1280 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 158 out of 1280 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 76 out of 1280 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 83 out of 1280 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Boubacar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great area and great hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Savanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Overall was a great stay
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arturo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a great time here.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Santhosh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location for all travelers
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alantae

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed the location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Van

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location, very walkable area and nice bar.
Who said you cannot enjoy the beach in Chicago. 💕
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Awesome place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Madelynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and very comfortable beds
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

TYLER

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great property to stay at, get a lake view room . Very friendly staff and clean hotel all around, I’ll stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Antonio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location, really well mantained, modern style and nice view.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Howard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff were great.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cliffard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, quiet, and a great staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ariana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The lake view was absolutely stunning!!! Definitely would come back to this hotel
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lerato

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We loved it
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kirby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful view
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Place is dope,good location and hip
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rozhin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place close to so many places.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brianda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The view was excellent. The pier is close and it’s great for the family as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathaniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, nice staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean and nice staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location near the pier
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gabriela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you want to be right off navy pier this is a great place to be!! The food spots around are really great too. The hotel itself is super clean and nice!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great comfortable clean room with a spectacular view!
Our view!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

JOSEPH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

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