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The Wade

4.5 star property

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Enjoy a sea view from the large window, with a comfortable seating area and unique artwork on display.
Stylish corridors lead to individually styled rooms with a warm and inviting atmosphere.
Enjoy a sea view from the large bed in this stylish room, featuring a flat-screen TV, sofa, and comfortable seating area.
Enjoy a drink at the central bar, surrounded by comfortable seating and unique pendant lights.
Relax in a clean, minimalist space with a central seating area and unique ceiling fixture.

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Room service

Explore the area

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644 N Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL, 60611
  • Michigan Avenue
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Navy Pier
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Millennium Park
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

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

1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Lake View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Lake View

Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Lake View

7.6 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Lake View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Lake View

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Room, 2 Double Beds, Lake View

Premium Room, 2 Double Beds, Lake View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, City View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, City View

Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, City View

Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, City View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(16 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the area

Chicago

Located in Chicago (Downtown Chicago), The Wade is within a 10-minute walk of Lake Michigan and Michigan Avenue. .This luxury hotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Navy Pier and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Water Tower Place.

What's nearby

  • Michigan Avenue - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Navy Pier - 14 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Millennium Park - 16 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Chicago Riverwalk - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Grant Park - 17 min walk - 1.5 km

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

Lakefront hotel with a 24-hour fitness center and a 24-hour business center
The Wade offers 520 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Pillowtop beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels and pay movies. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, bathrobes, designer toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Chicago hotel provides wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps) for a surcharge. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary weekday newspapers and irons/ironing boards. Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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

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

Make yourself at home in one of the 520 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with down comforters and 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.
Enjoy recreational amenities such as an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a banquet hall.
Enjoy American cuisine at Current, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Cooked-to-order breakfasts are served on weekdays from 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, express check-in, and express check-out. Planning an event in Chicago? This hotel has 20386 square feet (1894 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 19 meeting rooms.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 6:00 AM and 11:00 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 1:00 PM.
Current - This restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

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 transport

  • 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

  • Free cot
  • 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 centre

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
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Grab bar near toilet (94 centimetre high)
  • Handrails in stairways (89 centimetre high)
  • Lever door handles
  • Lift (104 centimetre wide door)
  • Low-height electrical sockets in bathroom
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (122 centimetre 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 cot
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

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

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

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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The Wade Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 627 out of 1144 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 228 out of 1144 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 137 out of 1144 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 70 out of 1144 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 82 out of 1144 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Fernando

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kassandra

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Monika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I loved it
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Marissa

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Mark

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My carpet was flooded; it took multiple calls and sitting in the lobby before they consented to change my room to an inhabitable space. Atrocious experience.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Krisli

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

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

HUGO

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Apr 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

4/10 Poor

Mandi, Canton

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was horrible. Couldn’t get our room right. The front desk was beyond rude. I would not stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Johanna

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Travelled with partner
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

6/10 Okay

Brooke, Appleton

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emmanuel

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

8/10 Good

Brittany

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
I liked it. Will book again!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Evelyn

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kennedy

Travelled with group
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

2/10 Terrible

Tabark

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

6/10 Okay

Rufina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

marco

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Parking bad services
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kurt

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Kristina, Steger

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
My room had tile damage in the bathroom. Also it was a bit dusty. The overall area was clean around the property. The pool is amazing and the area was clean. The room service was great. I’ll definitely come back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a very nice experience in the hotel. We went to visit Chicao and had a good time
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darci

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