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The Wade

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Located close to Michigan Avenue and Navy Pier, The Wade provides dry cleaning/laundry services, a bar, and a 24-hour gym. Active travelers can enjoy fitness classes at this hotel. The on-site American cuisine restaurant, Current, offers breakfast, brunch, and dinner. In addition to a 24-hour business center, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with speed of 50+ Mbps.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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A modern hotel room with a sectional sofa, a small round table, a lamp, and a view of the city through large windows.

Room, 1 King Bed, City View

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(42 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a large window with a city view.

Room, 2 Double Beds, City View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(47 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a vanity with a mirror, a flat-screen TV, and a large window with curtains.

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Lake View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A modern hotel room with a glass desk, a flat-screen TV, a sofa with cushions, a large window with a view, and a chandelier.

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Lake View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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A room with a large window overlooking a coastal area, a modern chair, and a piece of abstract art on the wall.

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(20 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a large window with a view, and a modern wall design.

Premium Room, 2 Double Beds, Lake View

7.0 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a view of the ocean.

Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(26 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A modern hotel room with two beds, a dark wooden coffee table, and a large abstract painting on the wall.

Room, 2 Double Beds, Lake View

7.6 out of 10
Good
(21 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Soldier Field or McCormick Place. 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. Visit our Chicago travel guide
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644 N Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL, 60611

What's nearby

  • A city skyline with a river, green spaces, and a baseball field.
    Lincoln Park
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • A Ferris wheel and a carousel at a fairground.
    Navy Pier
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • A city street at night with illuminated buildings, a snow-covered sidewalk, and light trails from moving vehicles.
    Michigan Avenue
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • A cityscape at night with illuminated buildings, a river, and a bridge.
    Chicago Riverwalk
    9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • A modern cityscape with a distinctive metallic sculpture in the foreground and a variety of skyscrapers in the background.
    Grant Park
    9 min walk - 0.5 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
  • Robert's Pizza and Dough Company
    7 min walk
  • D4 Irish Pub and Cafe
    6 min walk
  • Starbucks
    3 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • 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
  • Banquet hall
  • Double-glazed windows
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • Non-plastic coffee stirrers available
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used
  • 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
  • Slippers
  • 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
  • Free weekday newspapers
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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
  • 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
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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)

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?

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. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Wade?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is The Wade located?

Located in Downtown Chicago, this luxury hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Lake Michigan, and Michigan Avenue. Chicago Riverwalk and Grant Park are also within 10 minutes. Chicago Station (Red Line) is 15 minutes by foot and Grand Station (Red Line) is 16 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The Wade Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

8.4

Amenities

8.8

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1318 out of 2187 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 437 out of 2187 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 220 out of 2187 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 106 out of 2187 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 106 out of 2187 reviews

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8/10 Good

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Convenient location and loved the room.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Everything was great, the staff were very helpful and friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Loved this trendy hotel. Great location, amenities, and service.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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so luxurious the moment you walk in! our room view was amazing! love the room layout as well! perfect for a couple stay was so much fun!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was clean. The staff were very polite and answered all my questions.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location on Lake Shore Dr. with easy walking distance to Navy Pier and downtown shopping and sites. We enjoyed our stay and would stay at the Wade again for sure.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The room was clean, the staff was helpful, and the views were top tier!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great property and location! Thanks staff for enjoyable stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Love this hotel! Staff is very helpful and friendly. Rooms are lovely. Great location. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location, within walking distance of many different places, great food at the hotel, rooms are nice
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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I loved how friendly the staff were and thank you so much for helping me navigate for later check out.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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8/10 Good

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My room was very clean and staff was awesome
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great place and location
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely perfect location with great lakeview rooms. Walkable to all areas, including Magnificent Mile and Oak Street Beach. Great spot, nice room and amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The view was 100/10 everything else was a 8/10
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
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8/10 Good

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Great location, grew views of the lake, beds were comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The Wade has top tier service! I’m definitely booking this hotel again!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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It’ was good place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The room was very clean. Great staff. Very accommodating and quick. Great hotel in a great area. Good views of the Lake
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Everything was super clean They made the bed everyday and made sure we had fresh towels. Every time we went into the elevator the staff was very friendly and even asked how our day was going or did we slept well
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The service was great. We arrived from a red eye around 7am to drop our luggage off at the bag check. Kuek at the front desk was great help. He checked to see if our room was ready and it was. He gave us an early check in. Location is great. Short walks to bus stops or train stops
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
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8/10 Good

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and there are no amenities at all. No water, no coffee, no tea, no shower cap, nothing…. Just a room. Hours for restaurant not as advertised. Good location.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location close to Navy Pier, clean rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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8/10 Good

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Staff great, the rooms a little run down.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026