Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel

4-star property
W Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 1-855-201-7819
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4.0 out of 5
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"Stayed at the Renaissance this past weekend - loved the location right on the river. The staff was very helpful, and the room and hotel were very clea ... " More

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Hotel Description

Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel places you steps from Chicago Theatre and within a short 5-minute stroll of Ford Center for the Performing Arts Oriental Theatre. Highlights at this hotel include 3 restaurants and an indoor swimming pool.

You can enjoy Smart TVs with cable channels, and all 560 rooms feature WiFi, coffee/tea makers, and free weekday newspapers. Pillowtop beds and premium bedding invite a comfortable night's sleep, and you'll find nice touches like designer toiletries. 24-hour room service, Netflix, and in-room massages are also available.

The restaurant, Great Street Restaurant, is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Staytion Market & Bar is the hotel's own bar, serving drinks along with breakfast and dinner. 34,867 square feet (3 square meters) of event facilities include 21 meeting rooms and conference space, and other business amenities include a business center. Additionally, you'll find a fitness center, WiFi in public areas, and spa services. Buffet breakfast is available. There's also the convenience of valet parking.

Attractions within a 10-minute walk of this 4-star The Loop hotel include Wrigley Building and Chicago Cultural Center.

Room

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 4 Max
$160 per night

Suite, 1 Bedroom

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Room, River View

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Executive Suite, 1 Bedroom, River View

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Club Room, Business Lounge Access

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel ratings based on 18 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
4.0 out of 5 4.0 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 4.0 out of 5.0
Service & staff 4.0 out of 5.0
Room comfort 4.0 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 4.5 out of 5.0
5 out of 5

Nice hotel right on the river

Stayed at the Renaissance this past weekend - loved the location right on the river. The staff was very helpful, and the room and hotel were very clean and beautiful. Would definitely stay here again!

Posted by on Aug 10, 2016

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4 out of 5

Sisters getaway weekend

Pros: Location, view and the fact that there were 2 queen beds in the room. Since there were 3 of us it's nice to have a queen bed when you need to share.
Cons: Music in lobby & bars was quite loud so hard to hear over it. Could have used another chair in the room. 3 women & 1 chair.
Location: Near theaters and water taxi. Took the water taxi to Chinatown & at twilight. Very convenient to theater district.
Overall experience was very good. The concierge was very helpful when we had an urge for chocolate cake at 9 o'clock and found a nearby bakery that was still open and had delicious chocolate cake. The room had a great view and was very comfortable.

Posted by , from Wisconsin on Jul 11, 2016

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4 out of 5

Holiday

Stayed NYE. Renovated room was gorgeous with separate seating area from the bed. Friendly staff and best of all 12pm checkout.

Posted by on Jan 2, 2016

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Comment from Hotel Management

Jan 5, 2016 by Renaissance Chicago

Thanks for joining us to ring in the New Year! We hope to see you a few more times in 2016!

5 out of 5

Christmas Weekend

Pros: Pretty much everything. It's well maintained, great staff along with the location.
Cons: Reduce the parking fees...but that won't happen.
Location: Goodman Theater, Michigan Avenue, Restaurants
We have stayed at the Renaissance a number of times. We love the location and the close proximity to the Goodman Theatre, Macy's (Field's) and great dining. Not too far from strolling Michigan Ave. The weather was very accommodating this past weekend for December in Chicago.

Posted by on Dec 21, 2015

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Comment from Hotel Management

Dec 30, 2015 by Renaissance Chicago

The weather was certainly perfect this past week for exploring Chicago! We are delighted you could join us again here at the Renaissance!

3 out of 5

I've stayed at better for less

Cons: No free Internet
Plus- 1. Its location was a plus. The Renaissance Hotel is centrally located near a lot of Chicago hot spots. 2. It was clean. From the lobby, to the elevators, to the room the hotel was very clean. 3. The staff was friendly. Everyone from the vallet to the front desk attendant was polite and willing to help. Minus- 1. The shower was cold and never heated up. We stayed for only one night and when we showering in the morning we had no hot water. We could also hear neighboring guests complaining of the same thing through the thin bathroom walls. 2. The bed was unbearable. My wife and I barely slept because the bed was so uncomfortable and I had back pain the whole next day.

Posted by , from McHenry, IL, USA on Dec 18, 2012

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5 out of 5

Very family friendly and in a great central location in downtown Chicago!

Pros: Free breakfast, Close restaurants, Free Internet, near theaters great restaurants and shopping.
We received a great price that included our kids meals at the hotel's restaurants. For a great location in the city of Chicago, there wasnt a better price for the quality of the hotel we stayed at. It was very comfortable and the staff were very accommodating and helpful. It wasnt a five star hotel but yet the room was quiet and comfortable.

Posted by , from Lisle on Apr 12, 2011

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5 out of 5

love this hotel!

Pros: Quiet
I have stayed here several times and it is always a pleasure. The employees are great, the food at the bar is delicious and the Hot Chocolate available in the lobby is to die for! Always a wonderful experience.

Posted by , from north carolina on Feb 10, 2011

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1 out of 5

horrible service

they are snobby and horrible service. they treat their valued guest like crap, so how do you think they will treat regular people. they are over priced and they don't do a good cleaning. I would give them a rating of worst then terrible.

Posted by on Sep 2, 2010

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4 out of 5

Good Location and Helpful

We drove into town for sporting events and we were able to walk just about everywhere we needed to go. Across the river for bars, down to Soldier Field for the match and so on. It was a great weekend trip. Had to get a taxi to US Cellular and found out there is not much around the stadium. The front desk was helpful when a wallet was left in the car we valet parked as well as answering questions about what was nearby. Teh view from the room was great and the room intself was clean and larger than expected! The hotel met the definition of a Renaissance Hotel and we will definitely stay again.

Posted by on Oct 13, 2009

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5 out of 5

GREAT HOTEL!

I enjoyed staying this hote for 2 nights. It was very clean, classy and relaxing. Especially, the bed was really comfortable. I will definitely choose this hotel again when I come back to Chicago.

Posted by on May 24, 2009

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About the Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel

Location 1 W Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60601

Property Features

Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel offers its guests an indoor pool and a fitness center. There are 3 restaurants on site. Business amenities include a business center and meeting rooms. WiFi is available in public spaces for a fee. Event space at this hotel measures 34,867 square feet (3 square meters) and includes conference space. Spa services, multilingual staff, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at the business-friendly Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel. Parking is available for a fee. This 4-star Chicago hotel is smoke free.

  • 560 guestrooms or units
  • 27 levels
  • 3 dining venues
  • 21 conference rooms
  • 34,867 sq ft of conference space
  • 3 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1991
  • Business facilities
  • Conference facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • ATM
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family Property
  • Indoor pool
  • Refrigerator (on request)
  • Free cribs/infant beds

Internet

Available in all rooms: WiFi (surcharge)

Available in some public areas: WiFi (surcharge)

Parking

Valet parking (surcharge)

Transport

  • Airport: Chicago, IL (MDW-Midway Intl.) (19 km / 11.8 mi)
  • Train station: Chicago Western Avenue Station (5.7 km / 3.5 mi)
  • Metro station: Lake Station (0.3 km / 0.2 mi)
  • Parking: Valet parking available for a surcharge

Room Amenities

Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel offers 560 air-conditioned accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Smart televisions come with premium cable channels, pay movies, and Netflix. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. In-room wireless Internet access is available for a surcharge. Business-friendly amenities include complimentary weekday newspapers and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Refrigerators and in-room massages can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • Pillowtop beds
  • In-room dining (24 hours)
  • Smart television
  • Cable channels
  • Premium channels
  • Netflix
  • Movies for purchase
  • Refrigerator available
  • Coffee maker
  • Luxury bedding
  • Shower and tub combination
  • Cribs (free)
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Weekday newspapers (free)
  • Massage in room (surcharge)
  • Hair dryer
  • Laptop safe
  • Designer toiletries
  • Telephone
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Blackout drapes
  • Climate control (air conditioning)
  • Ensuite bathroom
  • Connecting rooms available

Food & Drink

Guests can enjoy buffet breakfast for a fee.

Great Street Restaurant - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Staytion Market & Bar - This bar specializes in American cuisine and serves breakfast, dinner, and light fare. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.

RAISED Urban Rooftop Bar - This rooftop bar specializes in American cuisine and serves brunch, lunch, dinner, and light fare. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.

24-hour room service is available.

Nearby Activities

The hotel's fitness club includes an indoor lap pool, sauna, and 24-hour fitness center with treadmills, elliptical trainers, stationary bikes, and stair machines.

Daley Bicentennial Plaza, a half-mile away, offers nine lighted tennis courts (surcharge), with equipment available for rent.

Harbourside International, 15 miles from the hotel, has an 18-hole, par 72 golf course, a driving range, and a clubhouse. A 20-mile bike path along Lake Michigan extends from Lincoln Park, two miles from the hotel, to Jackson Park, south of downtown. Lake Michigan offers numerous seasonal recreational opportunities, including boating, sailing, water skiing, and canoeing.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the hotel; fees may apply.

  • Water skiing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Boat tours nearby
  • Segway rental/tour nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Golf lessons available nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby

Accessibility

If you need to make special requests for accessibility needs, please note them at check-out when booking your stay.

  • Accessible bathroom
  • Roll-in shower
  • In-room accessibility

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 4 PM
  • Check-in time ends at 4 PM
  • Minimum check-in age is 21

Check-out

  • Check-out by noon

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are 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.

  • No rollaway/extra beds available

Fees

Optional extras

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

  • Breakfast fee: between USD 10 and USD 30 per person (approximately)
  • Fee for in-room wireless Internet: USD 14.95 per day (rates may vary)
  • Fee for wireless Internet in public areas: USD 14.95 per night (rates may vary)
  • Self parking fee: USD 65 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Valet parking fee: USD 69 per day (in/out privileges)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

Hotel Names

  • Chicago Downtown Renaissance
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  • Renaissance Chicago Downtown
  • Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel
  • Renaissance Hotel Chicago Downtown
  • Chicago Renaissance
  • Renaissance Hotel Chicago

You should know

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.