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The Wade

4.5 star property
Luxury 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
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Breakfast, dinner, brunch served; American cuisine
1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds
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

  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking available

Room options

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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
Down duvet
  • 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
(22 reviews)

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Down duvet
  • 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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

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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
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Down duvet
  • 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
Down duvet
  • 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 some of the area's popular attractions include Field Museum of Natural History and Griffin Museum of Science and Industry. 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.
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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
  • ‪D4 Irish Pub and Cafe - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Dollop Coffee & Tea - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Buona - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Yolk - ‬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, ATM/banking services, and outdoor furniture
  • An elevator, a front-desk safe, and a water dispenser
  • 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

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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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Reviews

The Wade Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.8

Cleanliness

10

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.4

Eco-friendliness

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 792 out of 1398 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 281 out of 1398 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 159 out of 1398 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 80 out of 1398 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 86 out of 1398 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Adam

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

10/10 Excellent

Ariana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel in a beautiful location. Would 100% stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place to stay. Awesome view of the Lake.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clay

Liked: Cleanliness
Best place
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We love this place
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melvin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great atmosphere
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Renata

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, safe and nice
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monica Lucia Caserta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and very accommodating
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ahkeem

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great walking distance to everything with great views of the lake and city!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jesus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maribel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location, cleanliness, secure and quiet. Impressive gym facilities and indoor pool with access to outdoor space. Great views of Lake Michigan and access to the lake.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
A little pricey for the room but great location
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hermelinda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed the lake front hotel
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Felipe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was nice and the views are amazing
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aviannah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was great
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

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

Sunny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean comfortable and easy accessible, conveniently located very nice rooms
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laksheeta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean room nice staff walkable
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

N

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice suites
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rocio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property was excellent, great views
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel, amazing views!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great rate, great view, very good property. Very goods shops nearby. Parking quite expensive, but inexpensive alternatives near by.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and spacious with a nice view towards the city it was just a bit tired and dated in places. Staff were friendly and the bar area was nice.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tanesha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I love the wade it’s a beautiful experience I just love the atmosphere I had a lake view on the 19th floor and the hotel blessed me with a 50 gift card to use for my birthday and the staff were amazing
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

  • † More information about the $50 gift card with flight package benefit may be found at: https://www.expedia-aarp.com/lp/b/vacationpackages50prepaid

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