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The Gwen, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Michigan Avenue Chicago

4.5 star property

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Property amenity
Lobby
Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Terrace
Lobby
Exterior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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521 North Rush Street, Chicago, IL, 60611
  • Michigan Avenue
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Chicago Riverwalk
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Millennium Park
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Room options

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

Grand Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Grand Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

Grand Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • 36.2 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

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

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Terrace

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Terrace | Living area

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Terrace

  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Terrace (City View)

Superior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Terrace (City View)

Superior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Terrace (City View)

  • City view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

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

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

Superior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

Superior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

  • City view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking | Living area

Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

  • City view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the area

Chicago

With a stay at The Gwen, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Michigan Avenue Chicago in Chicago (Downtown Chicago), you'll be steps from Michigan Avenue and 8 minutes by foot from Chicago Riverwalk. .This luxury hotel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Millennium Park and 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from State Street.

What's nearby

  • Michigan Avenue - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Chicago Riverwalk - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Chicago Theatre - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Millennium Park - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Navy Pier - 3 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

  • Grand Station (Red Line) - 3 min walk
  • Millennium Station - 11 min walk
  • Chicago O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Shops at North Bridge - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Eataly - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Billy Goat Tavern - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Lao Sze Chuan Restaurant - Downtown/Michigan Ave - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Upstairs at the Gwen - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Gwen, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Michigan Avenue Chicago

Luxury hotel with 2 restaurants and a 24-hour fitness center
The Gwen, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Michigan Avenue Chicago offers 311 accommodations with iPod docking stations and laptop-compatible safes. Beds feature Frette Italian sheets and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 65-inch LCD televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Chicago hotel provides wireless Internet access for a surcharge. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water 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 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 311 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and LCD televisions. Cable programming and iPod docking stations are provided for your entertainment, while wireless internet access (surcharge) keeps you connected. Private bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include laptop-compatible safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a 24-hour fitness center or take in the view from a rooftop terrace and a garden. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a ballroom.
Enjoy Mediterranean cuisine at Kostali, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, express check-out, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Planning an event in Chicago? This hotel has 3388 square feet (315 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 14 meeting rooms.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Kostali - This fine-dining restaurant specializes in Mediterranean cuisine and serves dinner only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Upstairs at The Gwen - This rooftop bar serves breakfast and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Open daily.
24-hour room service is available.

Languages

Bosnian, Chinese (Mandarin), English, Indonesian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for on-site 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 centre

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 centre
  • 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
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Lever door handles
  • Lift (122 centimetre wide door)
  • 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 lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (91 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • 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

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

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
  • Destination fee: USD 25.00 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

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

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 786 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 131 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 52 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 1000 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

maureen

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Andrew

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic service and fantastic facility can highly recommend the Gwen
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gavin

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Exceptional Hotel
Absolutely amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kurt

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Outstanding. Rooms, cleanliness, location, great bar, terrace area is awesome
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gwendolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with family
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

2/10 Terrible

Emily

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandi

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elio Rodolfo, Homestead

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great experience
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Kris

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Eric

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

William

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort
Just OK
Nothing special when paying for a Suite. TV wont completely turn off. When turned off, it comes back on and the entire screen glows all night.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Kelly

Travelled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Nice, cute hotel - our AC though in our room didn't work and it got extremely cold in our room in the one night we stayed. We mentioned this at checkout, but it did affect our sleep!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sonal

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

christopher

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eileen

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The Gwen is located in a fantastic location with easy access to so many iconic Chicago locations. The vibe was hip and casual with an iconic Moet & Chandon vending machine in the lobby! We had a generous sized double queen and though located pretty much right next to the elevator we were not disrupted by noise.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ernst

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Drew

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024