W Chicago - Lakeshore

4.5-star property
N Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 1-855-201-7819
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4.1 out of 5
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"We enjoyed staying at the W Chicago Lakeshore and were treated very well by the staff. We were even able to check in two hours early. But to be hone ... " More

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Hotel Description

A luxury stay in the heart of Chicago awaits you at W Chicago - Lakeshore. Within just a 10-minute stroll, you'll find popular attractions like Navy Pier and Chicago Children's Museum. Highlights at this hotel include a full-service spa, a restaurant, and an indoor swimming pool.

IPod docks, WiFi, and flat-screen TVs are featured in all 520 rooms. Pillowtop beds and premium bedding welcome you to a good night's rest, and other nice touches include bathrobes and designer toiletries. Additionally, 24-hour room service, pillow menus, and down comforters are available.

A day of pampering at Bliss can include massages and body wraps along with access to the sauna. The restaurant, Current, serves Italian cuisine and is open for breakfast, brunch, and dinner. The Living Room Bar is the hotel's own bar. Meeting rooms, a business center, and limo/town car service are among the business amenities offered. Plus you'll find free WiFi in public areas and a health club. Breakfast is available daily. There's also the convenience of valet parking.

Within a 15-minute walk of this 4.5-star Near North Side hotel, attractions include John Hancock Center and Chicago Water Tower.

W Chicago - Lakeshore ratings based on 87 Verified Reviews

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

Nice Location - But...

Pros: Location and reasonable rates
Cons: Add a hot tub in pool area.
Location: Great location. Great view of the lake and pier. Walking distance to Navy Pier and to Michigan Ave. Short Uber rides to other area attractions.
We enjoyed staying at the W Chicago Lakeshore and were treated very well by the staff. We were even able to check in two hours early. But to be honest, if we had known there was no hot tub, we would have gone elsewhere. My husband has back issues and would have loved to relax in a hot tub after our daily excursions. Also, the hotel bar (the Living Room) is very nice but drinks are quite spendy; which you expect in a hotel bar but a whole $5.00 more than nearby bars and restaurants seemed steep to us. Also would have liked a fridge in the room and not have to pay extra for it.

Posted by , from Minneapolis, MN on Mar 28, 2018

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Comment from Hotel Management

Mar 28, 2018 by am

Thank you kindly for sharing your feedback on your recent visit to W Lakeshore. Guest feedback is very important to us while we aim to exceed guest expectations, it was my pleasure to welcome you and share some of the hotel information with you! Many thanks again, please visit again soon!

5 out of 5

Alex- to the rescue!

Pros: Staff and View, of course.
Cons: Cleaning staff must focus on details such as mirrors and glass windows.
Our stay was absolutely wonderful! Let's start with our arrival, as we checked in Alex was so kind & informative. The next day we happen to run into Lady Barbara (we also meet her as we checked in) by the bar, I asked her about the city- she knew everything, so informative, not once shy about telling us about "happening" places there in Chicago. -Super great experience at this Hotel & Chicago!

Posted by on Dec 18, 2017

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Comment from Hotel Management

Dec 22, 2017 by am

Hello Stephanie, Thank you for sharing your feedback on your recent stay with us! We aim for the best in service for all guests and delighted our team exceeded your expectations in product and service! Please visit again soon and experience our other room types. We look forward to your return every time your travels bring you to Chicago! Cheers

4 out of 5

lake view rooms amazing

we had three rooms for our group of family and friends, lovely hotel, Can't beat the view

Posted by , from Chicago on Dec 11, 2017

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Comment from Hotel Management

Dec 12, 2017 by am

Hello, Thank you for sharing your feedback on your recent visit to W Chicago - Lakeshore. We are happy to know you and your daughter had a pleasant stay and we exceeded your expectations in product and service. Many thanks for choosing to escape with us. Looking forward to welcoming you back anytime. Cheers!

5 out of 5

Nice Hotel

Pros: comfort, view, lounge
Amazing just the price of the bottle of sparkling water was a little bit expansive $ 8.00 wich

Posted by , from miami on Sep 1, 2017

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Comment from Hotel Management

Sep 22, 2017 by am

Hello Lia, Thank you for your feedback on your recent stay here at W Lakeshore. I am happy to hear you enjoyed your stay. We would love to welcome you back should you decide to give our property another visit. Thank you again as guest feedback helps us to improve what we do each day.

5 out of 5

Great place for Exploring Chicago

The W Chicago Lakeshore is a smartly designed, sleek hotel befitting an architecturally beautiful city. It is well located near the Navy Pierre, but you can walk a few blocks to Michigan Avenue and then access great areas in both directions. Go one way, you get to Millennium Park; go the other way, you get to the Historic Water Tower, John Hancock and the Gold Coast. There is to say to do and it is worth it to get a City pass or a Go pass. The concierge at the W is very helpful making dinner reservations, and suggesting good restaurants. Mastro's Steak House is a must. The hotel has a lot of amenities, but you.must ask for a fridge and coffee maker if you want one. The pool and gym are excellent, and it also has a Bliss spa, which we did not use.

Posted by , from NH on Apr 10, 2017

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Comment from Hotel Management

Apr 12, 2017 by Anthony Jones

Dear Drea, We are thrilled you enjoyed Chicago and everything it has to offer. We are pretty centrally located and right on the lake, glad you had fun. Thank you, Anthony Jones

3 out of 5

Location to Lake was nice

When we first checked in Saturday at about 10:30 it was like a disco was going on in the lobby area loud music I could barely hear the check-in staff over the noise. The security staff was rude to me said I was in a restricted area and it was not marked restricted at all.

Posted by on Mar 15, 2017

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Comment from Hotel Management

Apr 12, 2017 by Anthony Jones

Hello, I want apopogize first and foremost, "rude" is not an acceptable attitude for our agents. We appreciate your feedback and will work on these issues. Please don't let it deter you from giving us another chance in the future. Sincerely, Anthony Jones Lead Moonlight Agent

5 out of 5

Beautiful hotel, excellent staff!

We stayed for 2 nights. Very friendly and helpful staff at check in, great room. Room service food was delivered warm and fresh and staff were very prompt and professional. Very highly recommend!

Posted by on Dec 27, 2016

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2 out of 5
Reserved room with breakfast but only tiny part was covered..like croissants and yogurt.. paid extra for eggs.charge more but offer decent food. I visit Chicago 3-4 times per year and always had nice experience. Never come back W lakeshore.

Posted by , from New York on Oct 4, 2016

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4 out of 5

Beautiful hotel, perfect location!

Pros: The view, the staff, the convenience of location!
Cons: The toilet needs fixed, not just patched.
Location: On Lakeshore Drive, across from the beach! Very close to the Navy Pier, shopping and restaurants!
The hotel was very impressive! The staff was very friendly and helpful! It was a perfect location; close to everything we needed! We had a beautiful view from our window! We could see Lake Michigan, with the boats and skiers, the beach and Navy Pier; including the fireworks! The only problem we had was the toilet. They had to come plunger it when we firtst got there. Someone before had turned off the water to it because when you turned on the water, it just overflowed. They fixed that. Later that same day, they had to come use the snake on it. From thereon, we just had to baby it to keep it from clogging again. One minor setback in an otherwise perfect hotel!!

Posted by , from Colorado Springs, CO on Aug 3, 2016

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5 out of 5
Nice hotel, good location for Navy Pier. Nice rooms.

Posted by on Apr 11, 2016

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About the W Chicago - Lakeshore

Location 644 N Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60611

Property Features

W Chicago - Lakeshore offers its guests a full-service spa, an indoor pool, and a health club. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. Business amenities include a business center, limo/town car service, and meeting rooms. Spa services, tour/ticket assistance, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at the luxury W Chicago - Lakeshore. Parking is available for a fee. A complete renovation of W Chicago - Lakeshore was completed in May 2015. This 4.5-star Chicago hotel is smoke free.

  • 520 guestrooms or units
  • 33 levels
  • 15 conference rooms
  • Dining venue
  • Bar or lounge
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Car service
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family Property
  • Indoor pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
  • Free cribs/infant beds

Internet

Available in all rooms: WiFi (surcharge)

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Self parking (surcharge) , Valet parking (surcharge)

Transport

  • Airport: Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.) (29.5 km / 18.3 mi)
  • Train station: Millennium Station (1.8 km / 1.1 mi)
  • Parking: Valet parking and self parking available for a surcharge

Room Amenities

W Chicago - Lakeshore offers 520 air-conditioned accommodations with iPod docking stations and safes. Pillowtop beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with pay movies. Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, designer toiletries, and hair dryers. In-room wireless Internet access is available for a surcharge. Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary weekday newspapers, and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and irons/ironing boards. In-room massages and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • Pillowtop beds
  • IPod dock
  • In-room dining (24 hours)
  • Flat-screen television
  • Movies for purchase
  • Luxury bedding
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Down blanket
  • Pillow options
  • Shower
  • Cribs (free)
  • Rollaway beds (surcharge)
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Weekday newspapers (free)
  • Massage in room (surcharge)
  • Hair dryer
  • Safe
  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Telephone
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Desk
  • Blackout drapes
  • Climate control (air conditioning)
  • Ensuite bathroom
  • Connecting rooms available

Food & Drink

For a fee, guests can enjoy breakfast daily.

Current - This restaurant specializes in Italian cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, and dinner.

The Living Room Bar - Onsite bar.

24-hour room service is available.

Nearby Activities

A fully equipped 24-hour fitness center features cardiovascular machines, free weights, and an indoor pool is on site. Guests can schedule relaxing treatments and innovative services at the 9,600-square-foot Bliss Spa. Amenities include 16 treatment rooms, sauna, a spa tub, 4 manicure-with-movie nail stations, a retail store, and a brownie buffet.

Lake Michigan's nearby lakefront path is ideal for dog walking, jogging, bicycling, and inline skating. Volleyball courts along the beach are available for rental or pickup games. Bicycles and inline skates may be rented at several locations along the path.

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

  • Bicycle rentals nearby

Spa Services

  • Sauna in spa
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Body wraps
  • Body treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Facial treatments
  • Massages

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 3 PM
  • Minimum check-in age is 21

Check-out

  • Check-out by noon

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 3 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 30.00 per day.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Pets

  • Pets: USD 25 per pet, per night, plus a deposit of USD 100.00 per stay
  • Weight limit: 40 lb

Policies

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

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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.

Debit cards presented at check-in are debited USD 200. Unused funds can take up to 30 days to be released by the guest's financial institution. The property is not responsible for any fees incurred as a result. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

Fees

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

  • Deposit: USD 200.00 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property, but they may vary based on length of stay or the room booked.

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 13 and USD 17 per person (approximately)
  • Fee for in-room wireless Internet: USD 14.95 per night (rates may vary)
  • Self parking fee: USD 46.00 per day
  • Valet parking fee: USD 67.00 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Pet deposit: USD 100.00 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 25 per pet, per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 30.00 per day

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

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You should know

  • Children 3 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.