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The Wade

4.5 star property
Travelers balance wellness routines with lakefront indulgence at this downtown Chicago retreat, with WiFi connecting guests to work and Navy Pier.

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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

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is AED 371
AED 435 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Jan - 26 Jan

Room options

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Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Room, 1 King Bed, City View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(25 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Double Beds, City View | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Room, 2 Double Beds, City View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(25 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Lake View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Lake View

Highlights

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

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Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

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
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Room, 2 Double Beds, Lake View | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Premium Room, 2 Double Beds, Lake View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View

7.6 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Double Beds, Lake View | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Room, 2 Double Beds, Lake View

7.4 out of 10
Good
(17 reviews)

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

Map
644 N Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL, 60611

What's nearby

  • Northwestern Memorial Hospital - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Michigan Avenue - 8 min walk - 0.7 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

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 smoke-free premises
  • 19 meeting rooms, a front-desk safe, and tour/ticket assistance
  • 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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includes taxes & fees
11 Jan - 12 Jan
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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)
  • Limited onsite valet parking

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
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

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.

How much does it cost to stay at The Wade?

As of 6 January 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Wade on 11 January 2026 start from $118.56, 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.

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.

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 Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Lake Michigan, and Michigan Avenue. Navy Pier and State Street 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

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 906 out of 1576 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 318 out of 1576 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 172 out of 1576 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 89 out of 1576 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 91 out of 1576 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kevin Bradford

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in and out, excellent room service and dining menu.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicheauna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean room, friendly staff, the lake view room was beautiful!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was really wonderful.. would stay again for sure!!
View from our room
View at night
Didn’t go in the pool but had to check it out. Lol
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

STANLEY

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All was great room view and staff
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tara

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean an beds were comfortable! Great location to everything valet parking an all staff was very nice!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucas

Liked: Amenities
Super clean rooms and good staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Leticia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a great stay. The only thing that sucked was the parking they only do valet, which is $86 a day.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trinity

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was spotless, everything was perfect.Definitely we'll be staying here again
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward Harte

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, friendly bar staff, speedy valet!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I loved the location near to everything but not surrounded by just buildings which was what I was looking for a great pier view, the size of the rooms were perfect and the staff were amazing. I will be staying here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, walkable to so many area attractions. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jazmine N

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was clean, staff was nice and the view was beautiful
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff are very friendly and professional. Great location and near the Navy Pier with beautiful view from the lake side rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Adam

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

10/10 Excellent

Emanuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was very nice. We will be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Theresa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, courteous staff, great location and price!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melisa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to navy pier, had a restaurant, and a bar. The staff was nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view was great and the staff was awesome. The continental breakfast on the other hand was very bland, menu was limited, and couldn't order it for room service. I've been to cheap hotels with better varieties on the menu.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Iuliia

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location and views!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Oscar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean , great view , and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

lashauna

The front desk staff was decent, seemed like they was ready to clock out and go home. Besides that your typical busy hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zakayla

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was spotless.Didnt have any problems & my room view was beautiful looking over at the Navy Pier
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Celine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place to stay. Parking is very expensive tho.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025