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The Wade

Property class: 4.5
4.5-star luxury hotel near Lake Michigan

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A modern bar area with high stools, a bar counter, and shelves of liquor bottles.
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A rooftop terrace with a view of a beach and a Ferris wheel, featuring lounge chairs and a colorful mural.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

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, Navy Pier
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Michigan Avenue
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Chicago Riverwalk
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, City View

A modern hotel room with a sectional sofa, a small round table, a lamp, and a view of the city through large windows.

Room, 1 King Bed, City View

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

View all photos for Room, 2 Double Beds, City View

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a large window with a city view.

Room, 2 Double Beds, City View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(47 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom, Lake View

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a vanity with a mirror, a flat-screen TV, and a large window with curtains.

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Lake View

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

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom, Lake View

A modern hotel room with a glass desk, a flat-screen TV, a sofa with cushions, a large window with a view, and a chandelier.

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Lake View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View

A room with a large window overlooking a coastal area, a modern chair, and a piece of abstract art on the wall.

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View

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

View all photos for Premium Room, 2 Double Beds, Lake View

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a large window with a view, and a modern wall design.

Premium Room, 2 Double Beds, Lake View

7.0 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a view of the ocean.

Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View

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

View all photos for Room, 2 Double Beds, Lake View

A modern hotel room with two beds, a dark wooden coffee table, and a large abstract painting on the wall.

Room, 2 Double Beds, Lake View

7.6 out of 10
Good
(21 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. Chicago Riverwalk and Navy Pier are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Lincoln Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Navy Pier - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Michigan Avenue - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Chicago Riverwalk - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Grant Park - 9 min walk - 0.5 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
  • ‪Robert's Pizza and Dough Company - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪D4 Irish Pub and Cafe - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 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.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps). 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: Free WiFi
  • 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
  • Free weekday newspapers
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • 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 11:00 AM
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

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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
  • 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
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.

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).

Property is also known as

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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 Nov 3, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Wade on Nov 23, 2026 start from $141, 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 12-minute walk from Oak Street Beach and 1.8 mi (8-min drive) from North Avenue 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

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1320 out of 2191 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 439 out of 2191 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 220 out of 2191 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 106 out of 2191 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 106 out of 2191 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing will stay again!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, lovely view, convenient and walkable to lots worth seeing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay and friendly staff!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
nice hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The lake view was amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was always super helpful, our room was clean and very comfortable, the view to the lake was beautiful!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was Amazing & The Room view was great
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall a good vacation. With the obvious bonus of location for this hotel!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was the perfect location for our family. Amazing views and a short walk anywhere we needed to be!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good location
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location of the hotel was ideal and the rooms maximize the many beautiful views. While we did not utilize any of the amenities, the staff was helpful and very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything is great, valet parking great!,easy access to the shores, food many options available.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We arrived early and staff was very helpful to check us in without charge.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location with views of Lake Michigan. I had stayed here years ago when it was The W and felt a departure in quality as The Wade.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Staff are very friendly and helpful. The breakfast was excellent. Location was great. 100% recommended!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location, River front, a few blocks from Michigan Ave. Close to many shops and restaurants. Bar tender was excelent. Great hotel. We will recommend to family and friends.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel location is excellent. We had a beautiful view of the Pier. The price was affordable. I would stay there again without a doubt.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, clean modern rooms.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel for the price! Excellent location. Nice pool. Nice outdoor area. Amazing view!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, staff was very courteous and friendly, parking was convenient. Only issue was not enough wash cloths in the bathroom.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room had a great view
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The king room with a view of the lake was quite spacious and perfect for our needs. The only downside was parking was quite expensive at $86/night.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view was spectacular.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good view
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The truth is that this hotel is one of the best, good service, a very pleasant stay, everything clean and tidy, there is nothing to complain about
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026