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The Gwen, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Michigan Avenue Chicago

4.5 star property
Urban elegance meets city panoramas at this Michigan Avenue hotel where travelers find a sophisticated retreat with rooftop views

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The Gwen, a Luxury Collection Hotel on Michigan Ave, offers a refined city escape. Enjoy Mediterranean cuisine at two on-site restaurants with al fresco options. The rooftop terrace provides spectacular views. Explore the garden or use the 24-hour gym.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available
The current price is AED 715
AED 947 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Feb - 21 Feb

Room options

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Frette Italian linens
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Frette Italian linens
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Grand Room, 1 King Bed | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Grand Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Frette Italian linens
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Grand Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Frette Italian linens
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Frette Italian linens
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • City view

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Superior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Superior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Frette Italian linens
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • City view

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Frette Italian linens
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | Living area | 65-inch LCD TV with cable channels, TV, iPod dock

Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Frette Italian linens
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • City view

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Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Terrace | Living area | 65-inch LCD TV with cable channels, TV, iPod dock

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Terrace

Highlights

Terrace
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Frette Italian linens
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • City view

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Superior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Terrace | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Superior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Terrace

Highlights

Terrace
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Frette Italian linens
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • City view

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About the neighborhood

Located in Downtown Chicago, a neighborhood in Chicago, The Gwen, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Michigan Avenue Chicago is in a shopping district and near the beach. Chicago Theatre and Art Institute of Chicago are cultural highlights, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Michigan Avenue and State Street. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Soldier Field or United Center. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including Segway tours, golfing, and boat tours. Visit our Chicago travel guide
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521 North Rush Street, Chicago, IL, 60611

What's nearby

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    2 min walk - 0.2 km
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    State Street
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
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    Chicago Riverwalk
    6 min walk - 0.6 km
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    Millennium Park
    11 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Northwestern Memorial Hospital
    5 min walk - 0.4 km

Getting around

  • Grand Station (Red Line)
    3 min walk
  • Millennium Station
    11 min walk
  • Chicago O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD)
    45 min drive

Restaurants

  • Upstairs at The Gwen
    1 min walk
  • Lao Sze Chuan Restaurant - Downtown/Michigan Ave
    2 min walk
  • Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab
    1 min walk
  • Habitant - Nordstrom Michigan Avenue
    1 min walk
  • The Purple Pig
    1 min walk

About this property

The Gwen, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Michigan Avenue Chicago

Luxury hotel near Michigan Avenue
Located close to Chicago Riverwalk and Millennium Park, The Gwen, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Michigan Avenue Chicago provides a rooftop terrace, a shopping mall on site, and a garden. Be sure to enjoy breakfast and dinner along with Mediterranean cuisine and al fresco dining at the two on-site restaurants. Free WiFi in public areas is available to all guests, along with a bar and a 24-hour gym.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), valet parking (surcharge), and an electric car charging station
  • Express check-out, a porter/bellhop, and concierge services
  • A ballroom, smoke-free premises, and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 311 rooms have comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, in addition to thoughtful touches like pillow menus and laptop-compatible safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Recycling and LED light bulbs
  • Bathrooms with separate tubs/showers and free toiletries
  • 65-inch HDTVs with premium channels
  • Refrigerators, heating, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (USD 19.95 per day)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Secured, covered valet parking on site (USD 79 per day; includes in/out privileges)

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 14 to 20 for adults and USD 14 to 20 for children
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Kostali
  • Upstairs at The Gwen

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Shopping mall

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages

Business services

  • 14 meeting rooms
  • 24-hour business center
  • 3,388 square feet of conference space

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Rooftop terrace

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
  • Elevator (48 inch wide door)
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Lever door handles
  • Low-height view port in door
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Transfer shower
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (36 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 17 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Built in 1928
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Frette Italian sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 65-inch LCD TV with premium cable channels
  • iPod dock

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM
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

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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 125 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total (up to 24 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 150.00 per stay
  • Resort fee: USD 29.35 per accommodation, per night

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

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 14.00 to 20.00 for adults, and USD 14.00 to 20.00 for children
  • Fee for in-room wireless internet: USD 19.95 per day (rates may vary)
  • Covered valet parking fee: USD 79.00 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 125 per pet, per stay
  • 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 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 deadbolt lock
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)

We should mention

Parking height restrictions apply
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Gwen Luxury Collection Hotel Chicago
Gwen Luxury Collection Hotel
Gwen Luxury Collection Chicago
Gwen Luxury Collection

Frequently asked questions

Is The Gwen, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Michigan Avenue Chicago pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 24 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 125 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at The Gwen, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Michigan Avenue Chicago?

As of 23 January 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Gwen, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Michigan Avenue Chicago on 20 February 2026 start from $228.48, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Valet parking is available for USD 79.00 per day.

What time is check-in at The Gwen, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Michigan Avenue Chicago?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Gwen, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Michigan Avenue Chicago?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is The Gwen, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Michigan Avenue Chicago located?

Located in Downtown Chicago, this luxury hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Michigan Avenue and State Street. Chicago Riverwalk and Chicago Theatre are also within 10 minutes. Grand Station (Red Line) is only a 3-minute walk and Chicago Station (Red Line) is 10 minutes.

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Reviews

The Gwen, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Michigan Avenue Chicago Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 803 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 130 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 47 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 1004 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Laurette

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great location, quiet and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Dalia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, nice staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alicia K

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was spacious and the bed was firm and comfortable! The room and bathroom were spotless and the lobby was decorated beautifully!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel! Love the lobby bar and the rooftop seating with gorgeous fire tables offer lovely city landscape backdrops for amazing photos. Bonus points for being connected to Nordstrom/ my husband always appreciates sitting at the Nordstrom bar while I shop! The cookies and good beverage credits for complimentary cocktails is a nice touch. They also threw in complimentary tix to the Skydeck at John Hancock- we didn’t have time to use them but nice touch! Super fast elevators and every employee was eager to please. Rooms in smaller side (we had a deluxe king) but had everything one would need.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel, good breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Darryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Arrived at around 3pm.....rooms not ready...give us 20 minutes and we will notify you when one is available. Okay, sure...(it was really late in the day already...but it is holidays so)....go sit in bar area and have food. No notification....so close to 4pm re-approach front desk. Room is ready... That is one of the latest check-ins I have ever had. We had an engagement that started at 5pm...so it was less than ideal.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hidden gem in a wonderful location. Spacious rooms with comfy beds. A pleasure to stay at.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dianne

Comfortable beds, lovely ambience and great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Gwen stayed at The Gwen

Loved this hotel!!! I picked this hotel because I needed a place to stay in Chicago and because of its name. My name is Gwen and I loved staying here. I loved the rooms, location (it is walkable to everything even the water taxi on Michigan), and the easy access to parking. I can’t wait to stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful and clean rooms, nice location, really good restaurant and bar.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is located on the Best spot in Chicago, walking distance to everything . I would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nikkyo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was clean restaurant food was great it’s convenient and by everything
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Our second stay here - not disappointed

We thought that the $90 breakfast was a bit too high to pay for what we got for two people. We saw other plates delivered about 15 minutes after ours were more substantial. The offerings on ours were pretty thin. The service and every single staff person that we encountered were top drawer. The room was immaculate. Definitely would come back here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Vernice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Anniversary stay

Very Relaxing and Peaceful
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meghan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everyone was so friendly. Great location! Bed was very comfy!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Chic hotel

Wonderful getaway for a quick girls trip! Rooms have a nice amount of space and the concierge was unmatched! They went the extra mile to ensure my sister experienced a beautiful weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful place. Parking $45 per day but plenty of spots and right across street from hotel. Very convenient. Close to restaurants in walking distance.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
For our first time stay we had a wonderful time. You can’t beat the location, it was so easy to get to Magnificent Mike, River North and Gold Coast. Easy parking and nice, attentive staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel with good amenities location was very walkable
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommend this hotel! The location is great, the rooms are spacious, and the staff is very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very accommodating no matter the request. So many activities and places to eat in walking distance
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Gwen was a really lovely hotel with great vibes in the lobby and bar area, too. The concierge helped us with balloons and champagne in our room as we were celebrating a birthday, and the employee who checked us in gave us two drink vouchers when our room wasn’t ready right away. Overall, it was a great stay and location and I’d stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Gwen is our favorite hotel in Chicago. The location is fantastic with easy access to dining and shopping options. We also enjoy the convenience of the public parking lot across the street
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Derrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The rooms and service were awesome
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The friendliest and most professional check in. Room a good size. Restaurant again had the most well trained amazing staff. Great area for easy access shopping and sights. We will return.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025