The Wade

4.5 star property
Lakefront hotel with a 24-hour fitness center and a 24-hour business center

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Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe
Breakfast, dinner, brunch served; American cuisine
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Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Laundry

Explore the area

Map
644 N Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL, 60611
  • Michigan Avenue
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Navy Pier
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Millennium Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.)
    ‪39 min drive‬

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Room options

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Lake View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Lake View

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, City View

  • 355.2 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Lake View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Lake View

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Room, 2 Double Beds, Lake View

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, City View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, City View

  • 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 hotel has 520 rooms and welcomes guests with conveniences like a restaurant, an indoor pool, and a 24-hour gym.

What's nearby

  • Michigan Avenue - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Navy Pier - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Chicago Riverwalk - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Chicago Theatre - 2 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Millennium Park - 2 min drive - 1.1 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
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Robert's Pizza and Dough Company - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Dublin 4 Irish Pub and Cafe - ‬6 min walk

About this property

The Wade

Lakefront hotel with a 24-hour fitness center and a 24-hour business center
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, luggage storage, and dry cleaning/laundry. Other amenities at this luxury hotel include conference space, a 24-hour business center, and express check-in.
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 iPod docks, 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.

Languages

English, German, Spanish

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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)

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Current Chicago

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Fitness classes
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • 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

  • 18 meeting rooms
  • 20,386 square feet of conference space
  • 24-hour business center

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • 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
  • Smoke-free property
  • 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
  • iPod dock
  • Pay movies

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free weekday newspapers
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • 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

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

  • One child 3 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25.0 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 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 25.0 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
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 in and out are 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. 
  • 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).

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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 May 13, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Wade on May 26, 2025 start from $161.0, excluding 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, Michigan Avenue, and Water Tower Place. 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 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 amenities will couples enjoy at The Wade?

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

Does The Wade have a hot tub?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does The Wade have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, The Wade serves breakfast for a surcharge at Current Chicago.

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).

Can I book a room with a balcony at The Wade?

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

The Wade Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 546 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 192 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 136 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 65 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 70 out of 1009 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Billy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excelente hotel y ubicación
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Dustin

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Henrique

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexa

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

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

10/10 Excellent

Zeinab

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Adam

Would stay in this area again
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Farha

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very attentive, friendly, and welcoming. Will definitely stay there again!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Winnie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place for vacation
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Carla

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ambience
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Mohammed F

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Not worth the 500/per night stay. For such price i expected a luxurious stay, my bad for not doing enough research
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good re for family trip
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful stay for NYE. Amazing location right by the Navy Pier.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zokirjon

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Walter

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

10/10 Excellent

Ariel, streamwood

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s a 5 star experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

melissa, Katy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaryta

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carlee

Liked: Amenities
We loved everything about our stay! A beautiful hotel, amazing room, very clean, great amenities. Highly recommend! The lake view was amazing as well. We will stay here everytime we visit Chicago!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Steven

Across from navy pier
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Tamara

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not going back

I have stayed at this property since 2009. I used to like the property and location. Nothing other than soft goods has been updated since 2009. The decor was the same since 2009. The bathroom is outdated. No coffee offered in room. The rooms are small and the beds are double sized instead of queen. There are many wonderful properties in Chicago to choose. Next time I’ll be staying elsewhere.I
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Salpie

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heba

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024