Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel

4.0 star property
4-star hotel near Michigan Avenue

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2 bars/lounges
Meeting facility
2 bars/lounges
Meeting facility
Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar

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1 W Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL, 60601
  • Place, Chicago Riverwalk
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Michigan Avenue
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Millennium Park
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Chicago, IL (MDW-Midway Intl.)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, River View

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 330 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Executive Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, River View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 800 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(53 reviews)
  • 330 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, City View

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 500 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(32 reviews)
  • 330 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, River View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)
  • 330 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • 330 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 330 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Club Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • 330 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Club Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 330 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed (Mobility/Hearing Accessible, Tub)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 334 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 334 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed (Mobility Accessible, Roll-In Shower)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 334 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Mobility/Hearing Accessible, Tub)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 334 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

  • 334 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Mobility Accessible, Roll-In Shower)

  • 334 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Club Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Mobility Accessible, Roll-in Shower)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, River View (Mobility Accessible, Roll-in Shower)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, River View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 1000 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Chicago

Downtown Chicago stay.A stay at this Downtown Chicago hotel places you steps from Chicago Theatre and a 5-minute walk from Michigan Avenue. Chicago Riverwalk and Millennium Park are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Chicago Theatre - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Chicago Riverwalk - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Michigan Avenue - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Millennium Park - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Merchandise Mart - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Clark-Lake Station - 4 min walk
  • Millennium Station - 7 min walk
  • Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Riverwalk Wine Garden by City Winery - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Chicago Brewhouse - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪State and Lake Chicago Tavern - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Tiny Tapp - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel

4-star hotel near Michigan Avenue
Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel offers its guests an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. WiFi is free in public spaces.

22 meeting rooms and limo/town car service are available. Event space at this hotel measures 10640 square feet (988 square meters) and includes a conference center. The business-friendly Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel also features multilingual staff, concierge services, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. For a fee, parking is available.

This 4-star Chicago hotel is smoke free.

  • 560 guestrooms or units
  • 27 levels
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • 10640 sq ft of conference space
  • 988 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1991
  • Deli
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Conference center
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Car service
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • ATM
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel offers 560 air-conditioned accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Televisions come with premium cable channels, pay movies, and Netflix. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Chicago hotel provides wireless Internet access for a surcharge. Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary weekday newspapers, and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (USD 14.95 per day)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Bus station shuttle (surcharge)
  • Limo/town car service
  • Covered valet parking on site (USD 88 per day; includes in/out privileges)

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 5 to 25 for adults and USD 5 to 25 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Indoor pool

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
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar in bathtub
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Lever door handles
  • Low-height door lock
  • Low-height electrical outlets in bathroom
  • Low-height view port in door
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 27-inch TV with premium cable channels
  • Netflix
  • Pay movies

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free weekday newspapers
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Separate sitting area
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the bus station (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 50 per accommodation, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Destination fee: USD 30 per accommodation, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 5 to 25 for adults, and USD 5 to 25 for children
  • Fee for in-room wireless internet: USD 14.95 per day (rates may vary)
  • Covered valet parking fee: USD 88 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 50 per accommodation, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, and Union Pay. Cash is not accepted. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott).

Property Registration Number 60601, 60601, Hotel License

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Chicago Downtown Renaissance
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Frequently asked questions

How close is Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel to the airport?

Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel is 13.3 mi (30-min drive) away from the Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel?

As of Nov 5, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel on Nov 26, 2025 start from $170.0, 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.

Does Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel.

How close is Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is 1.2 mi (7-min drive) from Ohio Street Beach and 2.2 mi (9-min drive) from Oak Street Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t offered at Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of between USD 5 and 25 for adults, USD 5 and 25 for children. It's available every day from 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Bally's Casino Chicago (10-min walk) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Valet parking is available for USD 88 per day.

Does Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel have a pool?

Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel features an indoor pool.

Does Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel to downtown Chicago?

Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel is 0.6 mi away from Chicago.

Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 723 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 174 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 55 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 35 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 1002 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was comfortable, stylish, and in a great location. Our room was clean, and we loved the beautiful view of the Chicago River!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All the staff was friendly and helpful and the property well maintained
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is perfect and the view immaculate. Loved my stay at The Renaissance. Definitely staying here again on my next visit.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cathleen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed everything about this property! Very nice area, walkable. The rooftop bar was amazing. Clean, friendly staff, lobby restaurant and bar. 10/10 overall.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard Nguyen

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed my stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria Grazia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was updated and in a great central location in downtown.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Loymelis

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Howkar Sharif

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenia

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Awesome experience! 100% recommendation
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul, Safety Harbor

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good experience. Friendly staff, clean room and terrific location.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Fadia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alana

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like that it was in the middle of downtown and you were able to get to great locations in a reasonable amount of time!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jay

Business traveler
Liked: Amenities
Love this place!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

maria teresa, Homestead

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Pavel

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Could have been better!

The room had an odor. The TV was inoperable most of the time. The hotel is not bad, but our stay wasn't the best.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Uliana

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly, Rio Rancho

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Said

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great location, friendly staff with plenty of amenities
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025