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Check-in: 3:00 PM
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Local currency: USD
The W Chicago - Lakeshore offers a birds-eye (think seagull) view of things. Situated along Lake Shore Drive near the Navy Pier, it's the only hotel in Chicago directly overlooking Lake Michigan, and also provides easy access to the beach itself. So bring your flip-flops (weather permitting) and after you've hit the beach, head for home (that's us). The W Chicago - Lakeshore surrounds guests with impeccable service and distinctive style. From the luxurious down-stuffed beds in each of our 520 deluxe guest rooms and suites, to the versatile meeting spaces equipped with the latest technological wizardry, and High Speed Internet Access in all guest and meeting rooms, we've overlooked nothing. Relax in our soothing, Zen-like Living Room. Head for the roof-top lounge to drink in astonishing lake and city views and sizzling nightlife. Enjoy an intimate dinner for two at our signature restaurant. Or retreat to your spacious room, fully-stocked with every comfort, including our own W "Munchie" box, a snacker's utopia. And if you need anything else, our Whatever/Whenever desk is on duty 24/7. Whether you're here for business or pleasure, we're prepared to help you enjoy the best of both worlds. And with a prime lake view location, we're convenient to the best of everything in the city, from the festivities of Navy Pier to the premiere shopping of Michigan Avenue. Have a blast!
Check-in: 3:00 PM
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Local currency: USD
*rate found for check-in Jan 6, check-out Jan 7
Rates displayed reflect the lowest rate found over the next 30 days. This rate is subject to change. Rates may not include service charges, extra person charges, fees or incidental charges (such as room service).
Converted rates (shown in parentheses) are provided for your convenience. They are based on today's exchange rate, but the hotel will charge you in the local currency.
The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at this hotel, but within a reasonable distance and additional charges may apply for use. All information has been provided by this hotel.
Overall score
3.8 out of 5
(51 reviews)
Reviews and scores for each hotel are collected from customers who purchased a stay at that hotel.
Reviewers are asked to rate a variety of hotel attributes on a scale of 1 to 5. The highest possible score is "5," meaning the user was "very satisfied," while "1" is the lowest, meaning the user was "very dissatisfied."
The "overall score" is an average of all reviewer scores submitted for a hotel.
Hotel address: 644 North Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60611-3017
Chicago, IL, 60611-3017, US
Chicago Midway Airport, (MDW), 12.00, Mile; Chicago OHare International Airport, (ORD), 18.00, Mile
City
Overall score
3.8 out of 5
(51 reviews)
Reviews and scores for each hotel are collected from customers who purchased a stay at that hotel.
Reviewers are asked to rate a variety of hotel attributes on a scale of 1 to 5. The highest possible score is "5," meaning the user was "very satisfied," while "1" is the lowest, meaning the user was "very dissatisfied."
The "overall score" is an average of all reviewer scores submitted for a hotel.
Score
2 out of 5
Expensive but is it worth it ?
Sam Nov 10, 2009
It is an expensive hotel with a lake view but the bathrooms are small, calcium stains in the sink an d no hot water to take a ... shower. Wow, that really surprised me. When I called in to confirm the reservation, they told me that I have two rooms booked? But cleared the mistake after couple of calls. I still could not believe the stains in the bathroom and no hot water. I will never go back to this hotel or recommend it to anyone.
Traveler type: Couples
Score
4 out of 5
A pretty decent place to stay
Little bit Nov 3, 2009
Had a nice time at the hotel for the most part. The room was really nice and very clean. The Acura program was great for ... complimentary one-way rides, but wasn't very well advertised. The one thing I would say is to call ahead and make sure that the W isn't hosting any parties that weekend. We were there over Halloween weekend and there were people yelling outside of our hotel room until almost 3:30 in the morning, with no one from the hotel managing the noise. It was not restful at all.
Traveler type: Couples
The hotel offers free one-way rides to anywhere within a 5 mile radius through a program with Acura. Just make sure to make reservations and know about the operating hours.
Score
1 out of 5
This hotel stinks, not worth the price
Lisa Nov 2, 2009
My boyfriend and I stayed at this hotel because its close to Navy Pier, where we were taking an Odyssey cruise for his bday. ... The room was on the 16th floor with no view, just a beige wall in front of the window. But they rant and raved about their spectacular views! Yeah right, what a laugh and a half. Now granted, it was halloween night, but it was so noisy. The walls are PAPER THIN! We could hear everything the people next door were saying, on both sides. Someone was playing loud music above our floor and we could hear the bass through our pillow. I had one of the worst nights in a hotel I have ever, which is really sad, since I've stayed at hotels all over Europe (where customer service is not that great). We called the desk twice and they said both times, "we'll send up hotel security." Nothing ever happened. They didn't care. We will never recommend or stay in a W or related hotels again. For $237 total it was a true disappointment to say the least. We would have had better luck on a park bench.
Traveler type: Couples
Reviews represent the opinions of Orbitz customers, not of Orbitz or its staff.
The hotel offers free one-way rides to anywhere within a 5 mile radius through a program with Acura. Just make sure to make reservations and know about the operating hours.
--Little bit, minneapolis, mn Nov 3, 2009
Many reasonably priced resturants within walking distance.
--Mike, Seabrook NH Sep 16, 2009
Navy Pier is right across the street.
--Timba, Lansing, MI Sep 2, 2009
Overall score
3.8 out of 5
(51 reviews)
Reviews and scores for each hotel are collected from customers who purchased a stay at that hotel.
Reviewers are asked to rate a variety of hotel attributes on a scale of 1 to 5. The highest possible score is "5," meaning the user was "very satisfied," while "1" is the lowest, meaning the user was "very dissatisfied."
The "overall score" is an average of all reviewer scores submitted for a hotel.
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Score
2 out of 5
Expensive but is it worth it ?
Sam Nov 10, 2009
It is an expensive hotel with a lake view but the bathrooms are small, calcium stains in the sink an d no hot water to take a ... shower. Wow, that really surprised me. When I called in to confirm the reservation, they told me that I have two rooms booked? But cleared the mistake after couple of calls. I still could not believe the stains in the bathroom and no hot water. I will never go back to this hotel or recommend it to anyone.
Traveler type: Couples
Score
4 out of 5
A pretty decent place to stay
Little bit Nov 3, 2009
Had a nice time at the hotel for the most part. The room was really nice and very clean. The Acura program was great for ... complimentary one-way rides, but wasn't very well advertised. The one thing I would say is to call ahead and make sure that the W isn't hosting any parties that weekend. We were there over Halloween weekend and there were people yelling outside of our hotel room until almost 3:30 in the morning, with no one from the hotel managing the noise. It was not restful at all.
Traveler type: Couples
The hotel offers free one-way rides to anywhere within a 5 mile radius through a program with Acura. Just make sure to make reservations and know about the operating hours.
Score
1 out of 5
This hotel stinks, not worth the price
Lisa Nov 2, 2009
My boyfriend and I stayed at this hotel because its close to Navy Pier, where we were taking an Odyssey cruise for his bday. ... The room was on the 16th floor with no view, just a beige wall in front of the window. But they rant and raved about their spectacular views! Yeah right, what a laugh and a half. Now granted, it was halloween night, but it was so noisy. The walls are PAPER THIN! We could hear everything the people next door were saying, on both sides. Someone was playing loud music above our floor and we could hear the bass through our pillow. I had one of the worst nights in a hotel I have ever, which is really sad, since I've stayed at hotels all over Europe (where customer service is not that great). We called the desk twice and they said both times, "we'll send up hotel security." Nothing ever happened. They didn't care. We will never recommend or stay in a W or related hotels again. For $237 total it was a true disappointment to say the least. We would have had better luck on a park bench.
Traveler type: Couples
Score
3 out of 5
very over priced
Mike Sep 16, 2009
food and drinks were very over priced. check in lines were very long with few people available to assist. Not enough ... elevators.
Traveler type: Couples
Many reasonably priced resturants within walking distance.
Score
5 out of 5
The Best Way To Spend the Night
Timba Sep 2, 2009
We came into town for a show, and the hotel was like home for the night. Service was great, the room was nice, location was ... great. The only thing I didn't like was that I thought we were getting a room with one king bed, but we got two double beds instead (I checked my Orbitz confirmation afterward and saw that it didn't really specify).
Traveler type: Couples
Navy Pier is right across the street.
Score
5 out of 5
air and water show vacation
KJT Aug 17, 2009
Wow...we were right on Lake Shore Drive across the street from the air and water show. Thousands of people lined the streets ... and beaches for this fantastic event. It was fun just being part of it all and knowing we did not have to make a long trek home at the end of the day. We could have even seen the show from our room. A perfect weekend at the perfect hotel.
Traveler type: Family
Score
4 out of 5
modern and funky
tour guide for two days Aug 13, 2009
hotel was very funky and modern. great lobby, and great rooms with good view. ...
Traveler type: Family
good sushi right down street on ontario
Score
4 out of 5
Good view, Small rooms
moe11 Aug 12, 2009
Everything was great, but the rooms were smaller than I expected. The dinning was a Five Star rating. Over all the hotel ... location was great, just min. to the Navy Peir.
Traveler type: Family
Score
5 out of 5
"Great hotel in a convenient location"
Traveling Two Aug 4, 2009
The staff was very helpful with booking a tour, giving directions, and recommending places to eat. ...
Traveler type: Couples
Score
4 out of 5
Comfortable, trendy place to stay
Chicago Traveler Aug 3, 2009
This hotel is beautifully decorated. The lobby is always very lively. The elevators smell good. The bed is incredibly ... comfortable. There was no bathtub, only a shower. The negative aspects were that there was no coffee pot in the room (although there is complementary coffee in the lobby.) Also, the breakfast and all other food is VERY expensive. I guess they want you to get out and enjoy the food of the city.
Traveler type: Family
Take a short walk to the Navy Pier and do the architectural boat tour. Be sure to wear a hat!
Score
4 out of 5
Unbeatable location for the price
Nan Jul 27, 2009
Loved the location of the hotel. Beautiful views on both sides. Walking distance to Navy Pier, downtown, close to water taxi ... pick-ups and eating establishment. The staff was very, very helpful, the hotel was beautiful. Not crazy about the restaurant so we just didn't eat there. We saw that there was a pool, just assumed there was a hot tub, which we would have loved to get into after a long day of walking. Very disappointed no hot tub. All in All we LOVED the Hotel and the Whole Trip. Thanks
Traveler type: Friends
Use the Hotel Staff. They are great helpers. They have all the information you need or will find it for you. They were wonderful
Score
4 out of 5
Excellent views of Lake Michigan.
Big Block Bill Jul 26, 2009
Venetian night boat parade & fire works on the lake front. ...
Traveler type: Couples
Navy pier @ you door steps!
Score
1 out of 5
Trendy Annoyance
Unhappy Camper Jul 15, 2009
If you're into the Navy Pier the W Lakeshore is in a great location...but the fun ends there. It's always busy and loud...in ... the lobby, in the elevator, in the rooms. The hotel has a very modern vibe which may be appealing to the eye but does nothing for the comfort of the customer. I stayed on the 16th floor and never once was there more than one elevator serving that floor (even though there were four available). For some reason there are shutters that open to the bathroom just in case your visitors want to peek in while you're taking care of business. And the cherry on the top was the 5:00 a.m. wakeup call that I received on my final morning there...even though I didn't request one. I barely received an apology.
Traveler type: Family
Score
4 out of 5
Loving the Chicago W-
laura Jul 13, 2009
Helpful concierge, fantastic food! We walked the 15 minutes to downtown with instructions from the concierge on where to go, ... where to eat, what to see...
Traveler type: Family
Score
4 out of 5
Very Nice Hotel in great location
Traveler Jul 13, 2009
This hotel has a beautiful, sleek lobby and the rooms are wonderful as well. It even has rocking chairs that sit outside ... overlooking (a road) and then the lake. All of the staff couldn't have been more helpful. Their attitude was truly to provide anything we were needing/wanting to make our stay special. The location is wonderful as well with Michigan Ave. and many restaurants within walking distance.
Traveler type: Couples
Try the restaurant "16" at the top of the Trump building. It is a very short cab ride away (could walk as well, but I had heels on) and the food was absolutely amazing. Very expensive, but well worth it!
Score
4 out of 5
Service and location - hard to beat!
Rick Jun 30, 2009
We celebrated our 38th anniversary in Chicago. My wife had never been to the "windy city" so, staying at W Chicago Lakeshore ... made that experience much more enjoyable.
Traveler type: Couples
We walked to Sears Tower to take the Skywalk tour. We were disappointed to discover that the tours were cancelled because of high winds. We would recommend calling ahead.
Score
4 out of 5
NICE VENUE
UNCLE BILL Jun 29, 2009
WE ENJOYED THE LAKESHORE ATTRACTIONS AS WELL AS SHOPPING . ...
Traveler type: Family
NAVY PIER
Score
1 out of 5
W Chicago Lakeshore
5 star traveler Jun 25, 2009
Pretentious, uninterested service...a general attitude from staff, tacky clientele...is not at all what i was expecting from ... a W...felt like grand central station mixed with a days inn.
Traveler type: Couples
Michigan Ave is very close!
Score
5 out of 5
A nice place I will use this Hotel again
flyboy Jun 25, 2009
I didn't get to spend much time there , however, It was a very nice place ...7.00 orange juice a little hard to swallow but ... this is upscale.
Traveler type: Business
Score
5 out of 5
chicago biz trip
Togs Jun 24, 2009
excellent location and view, right in front of the lake, with spectacular views and access to convention center, offices, the ... magnificent mile. great walking area, convenient distances and great restaurants.
Traveler type: Business
lake shore is 5 minutes away as well as the Navy Pier full of restaurants and entertainment.
Reviews represent the opinions of Orbitz customers, not of Orbitz or its staff.
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The hotel offers free one-way rides to anywhere within a 5 mile radius through a program with Acura. Just make sure to make reservations and know about the operating hours.
--Little bit, minneapolis, mn Nov 3, 2009
Many reasonably priced resturants within walking distance.
--Mike, Seabrook NH Sep 16, 2009
Navy Pier is right across the street.
--Timba, Lansing, MI Sep 2, 2009
good sushi right down street on ontario
--tour guide for two days, winston-salem, nc Aug 13, 2009
Take a short walk to the Navy Pier and do the architectural boat tour. Be sure to wear a hat!
--Chicago Traveler, Houston, TX Aug 3, 2009
Use the Hotel Staff. They are great helpers. They have all the information you need or will find it for you. They were wonderful
--Nan, Leavenworth, Kansas Jul 27, 2009
Navy pier @ you door steps!
--Big Block Bill, Elk Grove Village, Illinois Jul 26, 2009
Try the restaurant "16" at the top of the Trump building. It is a very short cab ride away (could walk as well, but I had heels on) and the food was absolutely amazing. Very expensive, but well worth it!
--Traveler, St. Louis Jul 13, 2009
We walked to Sears Tower to take the Skywalk tour. We were disappointed to discover that the tours were cancelled because of high winds. We would recommend calling ahead.
--Rick, Middletown, CT Jun 30, 2009
NAVY PIER
--UNCLE BILL, DECATUR, IL Jun 29, 2009
Michigan Ave is very close!
--5 star traveler, Boston MA Jun 25, 2009
lake shore is 5 minutes away as well as the Navy Pier full of restaurants and entertainment.
--Togs, Monterrey, Mexico Jun 24, 2009
There are a few restaraunts about two blocks from the hotel, including italian, japanese, steak and seafood and a breakfast cafe. We found lighter pub fare and a great salad menu at a place called Tim O'Toole's on the same strip. There are also Starbucks and Panera Bread shops within this walk if you are tired of higher prices.
--value traveler, Northern Colorado Jun 7, 2009
Take the train from the airport to the Clark/Lake stop, then jump in a short cab to the hotel. Easiest way to get there and avoid traffic.
--Bravehound, Ottawa, ON May 25, 2009
Navy Pier
--Indiana Matt, Indianapolis suburb, Indiana May 23, 2009
Davin seafood was great
--Aviator, Indianapolis May 15, 2009
Great burgers at Blackies
--Chris, Indianapolis May 8, 2009
The "Magnificent Mile" is only a short walk away.
--Lastword, Seattle., WA May 2, 2009
Michigan Avenue, and Oak Street excellent shopping mixed with bars,and dining
--Sandra, Atlanta Dec 29, 2008
WE LOVE THE MAG MILE!!!
--Latasha, Chicago Dec 28, 2008
Reviews represent the opinions of Orbitz customers, not of Orbitz or its staff.
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