The Wade

4.5 star property

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Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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644 N Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL, 60611
  • Place, Northwestern Memorial Hospital
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Michigan Avenue
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Navy Pier
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

Room, 1 King Bed, City View

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(34 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Double Beds, City View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(31 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Lake View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Lake View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Room, 2 Double Beds, Lake View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(16 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Double Beds, Lake View

7.4 out of 10
Good
(18 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the neighborhood

Chicago

Located in Downtown Chicago, The Wade is within a 10-minute walk of popular sights such as Lake Michigan and Michigan Avenue. This 4.5-star hotel has 520 guestrooms and offers an indoor pool, a 24-hour gym, and a 24-hour business center.

What's nearby

  • Ohio Street Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Northwestern Memorial Hospital - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Michigan Avenue - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Water Tower Place - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Navy Pier - 14 min walk - 0.7 miles

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
  • ‪D4 Irish Pub and Cafe - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Stan's Donuts & Coffee - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Doubletree Lobby Bar - ‬7 min walk

About this property

The Wade

At The Wade, guests enjoy features like an indoor pool, a 24-hour gym, and free WiFi in public areas. Valet parking is offered for USD 86 per night. The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with tours or tickets, dry cleaning/laundry, and securing valuables. Other amenities at this luxury hotel include conference space, a 24-hour business center, and express check-out.
Guests can expect to find WiFi and 42-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels and pay movies. Pillowtop beds sport premium bedding and pillow menus, and bathrooms offer hair dryers and designer toiletries. Other standard amenities include refrigerators, free weekday newspapers, and safes. Housekeeping is available on request.
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.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (USD 13.95 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)

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
  • Slippers
  • 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
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
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

  • This property welcomes pets for USD 25 per pet, per night, plus a one-time cleaning fee of USD 100
  • Dogs only
  • 2 total (40 lbs is the maximum weight per pet)
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25 per night
  • Free cribs/infant beds are available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 200.00 per stay

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 25 for adults and USD 25 for children
  • Fee for in-room wireless internet: USD 13.95 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
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 25 per night

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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 fire extinguisher
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
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 21
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking out is easy with express services. Driving? This property offers valet parking (fees apply).

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A credit card for incidental charges and a government-issued photo ID may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher.
  • This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott).

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Pool access available from 5:00 AM to 11:00 PM.
  • Some facilities may be restricted. For more details, contact the property. Contact information can be found on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at The Wade?

The Wade offers free cancellation on select room rates. To learn more, take a look at the cancellation policy on our site.

How much does it cost to stay at The Wade?

As of Apr 12, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Wade on Apr 26, 2026 start from $198, 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.

What is there to do near The Wade?

This hotel is situated in Downtown Chicago within a 10-minute walk of Lake Michigan and Michigan Avenue. You'll also find Navy Pier and Grant Park less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site at The Wade?

Yes, valet parking is offered for USD 86 per night.

Does The Wade have luxury amenities?

Yes, guests can indulge in luxuries such as an indoor pool, a restaurant, and a bar/lounge at this hotel.

Does The Wade include a casino at the property?

No, The Wade doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at The Wade?

Yes, this hotel has an indoor pool. Guests have pool access between 5:00 AM and 11:00 PM.

What do couples enjoy most about The Wade?

This lakeside hotel offers plenty of amenities for couples including a restaurant, an indoor pool, and a bar/lounge.

Are there hot tubs at The Wade?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does The Wade have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, The Wade serves a cooked-to-order breakfast for a surcharge each morning at Current.

Does The Wade allow pets to stay for free?

Although they can't stay for free, dogs are welcome at The Wade for a fee of USD 25 per pet, per night.

Are there connecting rooms at The Wade?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

What is the closest airport to The Wade?

The closest major airport to The Wade is Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), which is 13.8 mi away (33 minutes by car). Another top airport is Chicago O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD), which is located 18.3 mi away (39-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at The Wade?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at The Wade.

The Wade Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1034 out of 1789 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 356 out of 1789 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 198 out of 1789 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 94 out of 1789 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 107 out of 1789 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

George

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

sungyong

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking was expensive and no breakfast. other than that, it was very good
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keair

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

David

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Fast friendly counter help, clean nice room, great view and location.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Jamie

Traveled with family and small children
We had a difficult time with the check in process as I had filled a form out for my card to be charged before our arrival. I gave a different card for the incidental charges when we arrive and I was charged a second time for our entire stay. The hotel did offer us room service credit and the limited breakfast each day we were there to make up for the inconvenience. The breakfast was not good and had hair in it one morning. The food was not the best. We had a room overlooking the lake and that was nice. Housekeeping was great some days and not on other days. The hotel is located in a good area. They did credit my card back but it took several days to be receive that and our trip was almost over. We would stay somewhere else next time we are in Chicago.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Tahoma

Traveled with family
Disliked: Amenities
Very shabby 80’s, loud music, bad smell, no cell service.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Lendy

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Callum

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This hotel used to be a W property. Definitely has that feel. Was here with coworkers and industry colleagues for a conference. Staff were professional, and there was a decent bar in the lobby with perfectly good food.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wei p

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Ferdi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ramiro

Good
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pauline E

Disliked: Amenities
The view from my room of the loop
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Trint

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I booked a room months in advance for New Year’s Eve I get to the wade hotel and my room was given to someone else so they gave me a low level room as a replacement. The reason they gave me was that they were overbooked but how could that be if they gave me a replacement room.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Kaushik

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness
Room was not upto the mark
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jannesa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Dyamond

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the view
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Miles

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Yuliana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and very clean. The restaurant has great food and great service. Very small bathroom. The two queen room we stayed in would have been very tight, had there been four people. Beautiful view
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clayton

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Great views. Excellent breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025