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The Wade

4.5 star property

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Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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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

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Room, 1 King Bed, City View

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

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Room, 2 Double Beds, City View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(28 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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42-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV, pay movies

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Lake View

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

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42-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV, pay movies

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Lake View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View

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

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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

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Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View

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

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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
  • Navy Pier - 14 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Millennium Park - 16 min walk - 0.9 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
  • ‪Doubletree Lobby Bar - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Robert's Pizza and Dough Company - ‬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, luggage storage, and dry cleaning/laundry. 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 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

  • 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 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
  • 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).

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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 Mar 15, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Wade on Mar 18, 2026 start from $151, 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 there parking available 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 will couples enjoy most about a stay 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, 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.

Does The Wade have connecting rooms?

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 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. 992 out of 1721 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 347 out of 1721 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 188 out of 1721 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 91 out of 1721 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 103 out of 1721 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

4/10 Poor

Kadeja

Traveled with family
Just don’t get the room behind the elevators it was awful. Our stay was short, but I think it was fine. Also considered you have park somewhere in a parking garage or pay about $90 for valet.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Ravy, Lexington

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

derrick

Yes
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lourdes

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Todo estuvo bien , muy amables
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Lynn

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was adequate, housekeeping was.attentive (sorry we forgot to leave a tip for them...will make up for it next time). The restaurant was okay, waitstaff was kind and attentive (Kary was exceptional...give that young man a raise!). The view was stunning...exactly what I hoped it would be.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Jibran

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Wade

We heard the neighbors talking until 3 am, so didn't get much sleep the first night there on a Saturday. Also there was a whining sound that can be heard the whole time we were there.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joe

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

6/10 Okay

Paige

Not as clean as expected, old
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Valarie

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

LIZBETTE HERMENY

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marlon Louis

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Delneisha

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Location was great. Rooms clean. Bar was grand. Kerry was amazing!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

gil

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was spotless! The front desk guys were very kind and helpfull. If I'm in town again I will defenitely stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jasmine

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was beautiful. I booked the Premium lake view room. It came with a King bed and a wonderful view. I just wish the room had a microwave but there was a microwave in the grab and go area.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 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

Alexa

Traveled with partner
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

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

Megan

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

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