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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
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Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Lake View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Laundry

Room options

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Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Lake View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Lake View

Highlights

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

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

Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Lake View

Highlights

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

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42-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV, iPod dock

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Lake View

Highlights

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

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42-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV, iPod dock

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Lake View

Highlights

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

View all photos for Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View

1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Pillowtop bed
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

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, City View

Highlights

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

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

Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, City View

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

Map
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
  • ‪Timothy O'Toole's Pub Chicago - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Robert's Pizza and Dough Company - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Sky Lobby at the Embassy Suites - ‬8 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
  • Valet parking (surcharge), express check-out, and express check-in
  • Concierge services, 18 meeting rooms, and smoke-free premises
  • A 24-hour front desk, tour/ticket assistance, and ATM/banking services
  • 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 air conditioning and bathrobes. 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
  • Free infant beds, heating, and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, German, Spanish

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

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Current

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Fitness classes
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • 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

  • 18 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
  • Smoke-free property
  • 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
  • iPod dock
  • Pay movies

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free weekday newspapers
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • 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
1 child, up to the age of 3 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
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 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

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 542 out of 1016 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 194 out of 1016 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 137 out of 1016 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 67 out of 1016 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 76 out of 1016 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Zeeshan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rashena

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jess

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very comfortable and the staff was amazing!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was close to the Navy pier and other shopping amenities. The area was super nice and the hotel was everything that we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lots of fun things to do nearby as well as restaurants. Navy Pier is only minutes away.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emmanuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a great place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kalendo

I loved everything about it so beautiful and cute place to be
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thailyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean , beds comfortable and beautiful lake view . Shower head had very good pressure and cleaning lady was very nice. Definitely recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darla

Beautiful views. Comfy beds. Delicious coffee.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Place was really nice
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Adebimpe

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Property was nice and clean
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
They give us a very good service and it was so clean
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arif

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It’s a great hotel with great people
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dianne Aliza Gallinero

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was clean, staff was nice. Never had a problem there. Only downfall was the TV, it didn’t have that many options.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excelente staff, bar and restaurant.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were spacious and nice. We ate dinner at the bar and our bar tender was attentive and very friendly. Food was delicious. You are very close to the tunnel that takes you to Lake Michigan to get to the trail and the beach.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aliyah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing!! Will be keeping this property in our rotation
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

moniqua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a beautiful stay
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kennedy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would totally recommend! The location is very great!! Staff was nice, and aesthetically pleasing!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The bed was comfortable. The location was perfect! The hotel was clean! This was a win all around! We will stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Rosie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Was duped into thinking we would get a breakfast credit. Just beware when you book breakfast isn't included. Staff was great!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is one of the best hotels downtown Chicago. Staff is amazing. It is so welcoming. The lakefront and city view is breathtaking! I was not ready to go home.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lolita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had the most beautiful lake view and the staff was amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shartese

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I have stayed at this property before. I mostly appreciate the kindness of the staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gianna

Liked: Amenities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025