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The Wade

4.5 star property
4.5-star luxury hotel near Lake Michigan

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Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe
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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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Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

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 | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Room, 2 Double Beds, City View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(29 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 bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

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 bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

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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Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

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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Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

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

Downtown Chicago stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Downtown Chicago hotel, you'll find Lake Michigan and Michigan Avenue. Navy Pier and Grant Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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

4.5-star luxury hotel near Lake Michigan
The Wade offers its guests an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A 24-hour business center and 19 meeting rooms are available. Event space at this hotel measures 20386 square feet (1894 square meters) and includes conference space. The luxury The Wade also features tour/ticket assistance, concierge services, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Parking is available for a fee.

This 4.5-star Chicago hotel is smoke free.

  • 520 guestrooms or units
  • 33 levels
  • 20386 sq ft of conference space
  • 1894 sq m of conference space
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Wade offers 520 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Pillowtop beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels and pay movies. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries.

This Chicago hotel provides wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps) for a surcharge. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary weekday newspapers and hair dryers. Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

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

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Fitness classes
  • 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 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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
  • Pay movies

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

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

  • Pets: USD 25 per pet, per night, plus a one-time cleaning fee of USD 100
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 40 lbs per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25 per night.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

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.

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 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 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 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit 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, and Union Pay. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott).

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.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 5:00 AM to 11:00 PM.
  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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Frequently asked questions

How close is The Wade to the airport?

The Wade is 13.8 mi (33-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 The Wade?

As of Mar 16, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Wade on Mar 31, 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.

Does The Wade have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Wade.

How close is The Wade to the beach?

This hotel is a short 4-minute walk from Ohio Street Beach and 12-minute walk from Oak Street Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Wade offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at The Wade, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of USD 25 for adults and USD 25 for children. It's available on weekdays from 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM and weekends from 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM.

Is there a casino at The Wade?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Bally's Casino Chicago (13-min walk) is nearby.

What time is check-in at The Wade?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. A fee applies for early check-in.

Is there free parking at The Wade?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Valet parking is available for USD 86 per night.

Does The Wade have a pool?

The Wade features an indoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 5:00 AM to 11:00 PM.

Does The Wade have a restaurant?

The Wade is home to Current, which features American cuisine and brunch.

Does The Wade have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Wade to downtown Chicago?

The Wade is 1.3 mi away from Chicago.

The Wade Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 995 out of 1724 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 347 out of 1724 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 188 out of 1724 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 91 out of 1724 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 103 out of 1724 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

TRISHA, Northville

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I loved the location near to everything but not surrounded by just buildings which was what I was looking for a great pier view, the size of the rooms were perfect and the staff were amazing. I will be staying here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 5 nights 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

10/10 Excellent

Alexa

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Theresa

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025