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Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel

4.0 star property

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Relax in a casual setting with leather armchairs, a sofa, and tables amidst a brick backdrop.
Conference room with a long table, black chairs, and a unique ceiling design.
Enjoy panoramic views of the river and city from this high-rise building.
Experience the urban charm of this stylish space, featuring a high ceiling, city views, and a mix of modern and classic furniture.
Enjoy panoramic views of the city skyline from this rooftop space, featuring comfortable seating and modern lighting.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

Map
1 W Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL, 60601
  • Chicago Riverwalk
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Michigan Avenue
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Millennium Park
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Chicago, IL (MDW-Midway Intl.)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Relax in this inviting room with a large bed, desk, and comfortable chair.

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Club Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Relax in this inviting room with a large bed, desk, and comfortable chair.

Club Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, City View

Relax in this spacious room with a large bed, sofa, and armchairs, plus a dresser and mirror.

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, City View

  • 46 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Club Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Mobility Accessible, Roll-in Shower)

Relax in this inviting room with a large bed, desk, and comfortable chair.

Club Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Mobility Accessible, Roll-in Shower)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Club Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Relax in a stylish room with a large bed, desk, and city view.

Club Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, River View

Relax in a spacious room with a large bed, sofa, and desk, offering a city view.

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, River View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

Enjoy panoramic views of the river and city from this high-rise building.

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds (Mobility Accessible, Roll-In Shower)

Enjoy panoramic views of the river and city from this high-rise building.

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Mobility Accessible, Roll-In Shower)

  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, River View

Relax in a spacious room with a large bed, comfortable seating area, and city views.

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, River View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 93 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Executive Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, River View

Relax in a stylish room with a neatly arranged bed, comfortable sofa, and city view.

Executive Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, River View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 74 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed (Mobility/Hearing Accessible, Tub)

Enjoy panoramic views of the river and city from this high-rise building.

Room, 1 King Bed (Mobility/Hearing Accessible, Tub)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

Enjoy panoramic views of the river and city from this high-rise building.

Room, 1 King Bed (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Relax in this inviting room with a large bed, desk, and comfortable chair.

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(51 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Relax in a stylish room with a large bed, desk, and city view.

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(32 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed (Mobility Accessible, Roll-In Shower)

Enjoy panoramic views of the river and city from this high-rise building.

Room, 1 King Bed (Mobility Accessible, Roll-In Shower)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, River View

Relax in a stylish room with a large bed, desk, and city view.

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, River View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Relax in a stylish room with a large bed, desk, and city view.

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds (Mobility/Hearing Accessible, Tub)

Enjoy panoramic views of the river and city from this high-rise building.

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Mobility/Hearing Accessible, Tub)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, River View (Mobility Accessible, Roll-in Shower)

Stunning waterfront views of a cityscape with a unique cylindrical building, sleek skyscraper, and scenic river.

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, River View (Mobility Accessible, Roll-in Shower)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Chicago

With a stay at Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel in Chicago (Downtown Chicago), you'll be steps from State Street and 5 minutes by foot from Michigan Avenue. .This hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Chicago Riverwalk and 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Millennium Park.

What's nearby

  • Chicago Theatre - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Chicago Riverwalk - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Michigan Avenue - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Millennium Park - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Merchandise Mart - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Clark-Lake Station - 4 min walk
  • Millennium Station - 7 min walk
  • Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪State and Lake Chicago Tavern - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪House of Blues Restaurant & Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Tiny Tapp & Cafe - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel

Riverwalk hotel with bars and a 24-hour fitness center
Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel offers 560 air-conditioned accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Televisions come with premium cable channels, pay movies, and Netflix. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Chicago hotel provides wireless Internet access for a surcharge. Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary weekday newspapers, and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center.

Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 560 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Wireless internet access (surcharge) keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature designer toiletries and hair dryers.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities including an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services.
Enjoy a meal at Artist Studio or snacks in the coffee shop/cafe. The hotel also offers 24-hour room service. Need to unwind? Take a break with a tasty beverage at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include limo/town car service, express check-out, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Planning an event in Chicago? This hotel has 10640 square feet (988 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and 22 meeting rooms. A bus station shuttle is available for a surcharge.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:30 AM and 11:00 AM.
Artist Studio - Onsite restaurant.
Staytion Market & Bar - This restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.
Raised Urban Rooftop Bar - This restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves dinner only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Happy hour is offered. Open select days.
24-hour room service is available.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Filipino, French, Latvian, Polish, Serbian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (USD 14.95 per day)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Bus station shuttle (surcharge)
  • Limo/town car service
  • Covered valet parking on site (USD 88 per day; includes in/out privileges)

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 5 to 25 for adults and USD 5 to 25 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Artist Studio
  • Raised Urban Rooftop Bar
  • Staytion Market & Bar

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • Free cot
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Concierge services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 22 meeting rooms
  • Conference centre (10,640 square foot of space)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the riverwalk
  • Pool loungers

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
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Grab bar in bathtub
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Lever door handles
  • Lift
  • Low-height door lock
  • Low-height electrical sockets in bathroom
  • Low-height view port in door
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 27 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Built in 1991
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • Rooftop garden
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 27-inch TV with premium cable channels
  • Netflix
  • Pay films

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free weekday newspapers
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Separate sitting area
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the bus station (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 50 per accommodation, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Destination fee: USD 35.22 per accommodation, per night

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

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 5 to 25 for adults, and USD 5 to 25 for children
  • Fee for in-room wireless internet: USD 14.95 per day (rates may vary)
  • Covered valet parking fee: USD 88 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 50 per accommodation, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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, debit card, or cash deposit 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
Property Registration Number 60601, 60601, Hotel License

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property
Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 721 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 181 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 57 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 35 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 1008 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dionco

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jean

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is beautiful, convenient and the staff are amazing!!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

saurav

Really like the way they treat people
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel in a convenient location.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Doina, Inverness

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Veronica

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Noted above.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shelly, WARREN

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Holly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place. Curtains were filthy though.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Crystal

Everyone was helpful and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cedric

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The service was great
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolin, Troy, MI, USA

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location right in the heart of downtown Chicago, nearby train stations going into all sorts of directions (incl Union Station & O’Hare), plus key sights, shopping, and restaurants in comfortable walking distance. Very friendly and helpful staff. Lots of amenities on site. Beautifully designed lobby and dining areas as well as generously sized rooms exude a welcoming and warm atmosphere. Would come back anytime.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Conrad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It's was one of the nice hotel I have ever stay in and everyone was so friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ieshia

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Medina

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Average for the price. Check in Staff was not friendly. Valet staff was very nice. Location of the hotel is right next to tram and was loud along with all the police sirens.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room & dining options were great. Location is an easy walk to many dining, shopping, and entertainment options.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is one of the best stays I’ve had in Chicago. It’s located near public transit, plenary of dining options, shopping, and various activities and fun places. The staff was always prompt, friendly, and attentive. And the indoor pool and workout facilities were very nice. I’m already planning to book another stay soon!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Viviana

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Walkable and convenient. Very close to the riverwalk,
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nakia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel! Wonderful people loved it

10/10 Excellent

Heidi

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My wife and my favorite hotel in the city!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was my second time visiting this property because i liked it so much the first. This time I brought my kids. They loved the room, pool, and being in walking distance from attractions, shopping, and good food. This will be our go to place to stay when visiting the city.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I loved that it was close to restaurants, theaters, L-stops, bus stops. It was also nice to be right by the river. Everything worked well for us doing our 5-day stay in Chicago. Thank you for the hospitality!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025