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

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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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

Room, 1 King Bed, City View

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

Room, 2 Double Beds, City View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(26 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Lake View

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

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Lake View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View

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

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View

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

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 8, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Wade on Mar 22, 2026 start from $128, 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. 987 out of 1714 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 346 out of 1714 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 186 out of 1714 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 92 out of 1714 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 103 out of 1714 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

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

4/10 Poor

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room door had a wide gap making it nearly impossible to control the heat in the room and allows for constant disturbance. I could hear the door next to me when it opened and closed and any movements throughout the hallway space near my room loud and clear. The shower door hinges are in need of repair. Water splatters outside of it and forms puddles. There is poor lighting throughout the entire room and the bath could use vanity lighting. And let me not forget that the nachos that I bought at your bar were not fresh.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Damarion

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Noriyhea

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff are very friendly and professional. Great location and near the Navy Pier with beautiful view from the lake side rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kara

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luis Daniel Muniz

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Jason

Liked: Room comfort
Hotel is showing it's age. While nothing was dirty, there was missing grout in the bathroom and loose tile in the shower. Bathroom sink would not drain properly. Couch was visibly sagging. Pot of coffee was 11 dollars and a 7 dollar delivery fee for it to be sent to the room. No free breakfast or wifi and 70 dollars to park. Bed was great but the pillows kinda sucked. I'm glad I a great deal on the price of the room because I would have been unhappy if I had to pay full price
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was kinda loud at times but the valet was super nice and our room was always tidy and cleaned
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Santanu

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kresta

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Mariana

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great shower, nice beds, beautiful views. Voucher breakfast was very good!! Worth it! Roof top view and restaurant were close during our stay. Pool was okay. It was small but the kids enjoyed. No hot tub :( Great location!!
The day we arrived!
Sunset :)
The day we left!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brittany

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I absolutely it here, I will definitely be back. I was on the 32nd floor and it was just the most beautiful scene ever especially at night. My only take away I wasnt able to sleep in due to the people who cleaned was very loud and very talkitive.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jazmine N

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was clean, staff was nice and the view was beautiful
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Courtney

Traveled with group, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room clean but I didn’t know wifi is not free which is unusual for me.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adriana

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was great, would totally recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great service. Clean hotel. Great location. Had a lovely stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Kotaro

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Mike

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025