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The Gwen, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Michigan Avenue Chicago

4-star Hotel with Fitness centre

4 stars

521 North Rush Street, Chicago, IL 60611

+1 312 645 1500
9.0
Wonderful

based on 296 reviews

£134
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per night

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About The Gwen, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Michigan Avenue Chicago, Chicago

Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
9.1
Location
9.4
Services
8.7
Staff
9.2
Value for money
8.0
Located within 10 minutes' walk from Magnificent Mile, Michigan Avenue and the Michigan Avenue Bridge, The Gwen a Luxury Collection Hotel Michigan Avenue Chicago offers a rooftop terrace and free Wi-Fi. Close to restaurants and shops, the hotel is an ideal base while visiting Chicago. The Gwen a Luxury Collection Hotel Michigan Avenue Chicago provides an around the clock reception, as well as an express check-in and check-out feature and valet parking. For added convenience, it offers babysitting/child services, a 24-hour business centre and a concierge. The hotel offers 312 air conditioned rooms. There is also a refrigerator, a mini bar and a desk. The Gwen a Luxury Collection Hotel Michigan Avenue Chicago has its own on-site restaurant, convenient for those preferring to dine in. In the evening, guests are invited to relax in the cosy lounge bar. The hotel is located in the popular tourist hub of River North. It is also a 20-minute walk from Merchandise Mart Railway Station and Randolph Wabash Railway Station.

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Property safety measures

Heightened sanitation

Daily cleaning, increased availability of sanitation products.

Social distancing measures

Lobbies with safe social distancing.

Streamlined check-in and check-out.

Minimal contact with hotel personnel and other guests.


Rooms

Wed 7/5
Thu 8/5
King room
1 king bed
1 king bed
1 king bed
Deluxe room
1 king bed
2 queen beds
1 king bed
Standard Room
bed type unknown
bed type unknown
Queen room
2 queen beds
2 queen beds
Superior room
bed type unknown
1 king bed
1 king bed
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*Total includes estimated local taxes & fees payable on check out.
Prices are based on 1 night including VAT, excluding local taxes and fees.

Hotel Amenities & Facilities

  • Fitness centre
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Room service
  • Valet parking
  • Business centre
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable or satellite TV
  • Free toiletries
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities

Basics

  • Internet
  • Wi-Fi
  • Linens
  • Towels
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Free toiletries
  • Shampoo
  • Smoke alarms
  • Heating
  • Body soap
  • Air-conditioned
  • Dustbins
  • Conditioner

Services and conveniences

  • Conference rooms
  • ATM on-site
  • Business centre
  • Wake-up service
  • Concierge service
  • Safety deposit box
  • Currency exchange on-site
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • Room service
  • Express check-out
  • Bottle of water
  • 24-hour front desk

Accessibility and suitability

  • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
  • Pets allowed on request. Charges may apply.
  • Disabled access
  • Roll-in shower
  • Lift
  • Hypoallergenic
  • No smoking
  • Lowered sink
  • Toilet with grab rails

Bathroom

  • Raised toilet
  • Shower
  • Bathtub
  • Hairdryer
  • Toilet
  • Toilet paper
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Walk-in shower

General

  • Seating area
  • Slippers
  • Sofa
  • Telephone
  • Carpeted
  • City view
  • Storage available

Dining

  • Minibar
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Refrigerator
  • Food can be delivered to guest accommodation

Media and entertainment

  • Radio
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable or satellite TV
  • Pay-per-view channels
  • Smartphone dock

Bedroom

  • Feather pillow
  • Alarm clock
  • Sofa bed
  • Cleaning products
  • Wardrobe or closet

Parking and transportation

  • EV charging station
  • Parking
  • Valet parking
  • Private parking

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Laundry service
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Trouser press

Outdoor

  • Terrace/Patio
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden

Workspace

  • Fax/photocopying
  • Laptop safe
  • Desk

Things to do

  • Gift shop
  • Beach access

Health and safety

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Safe

Family friendly

  • Babysitting or child care
  • Cribs available

Fitness

  • Fitness centre

Reviews

9.0
WonderfulBased on 296 verified guest reviews

Pros +
  • my favorite thing about the gwen had to be the rooftop restaurant. (in 7 reviews)
  • "Very clean, spacious rooms" (in 28 reviews)
  • Would definitely recommend it there (in 7 reviews)
Cons -
  • Parking was very expensive (in 5 reviews)
  • The view was the roof. (in 6 reviews)
  • Customer service skills sucked. (in 6 reviews)


The Gwen, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Michigan Avenue Chicago room booking info

Check in/Check out

Check in anytime after 15:00, check out anytime before 12:00

Cancellation/pre-payment

Cancellation/pre-payment policies vary by room type and provider.


Frequently asked questions

  • How does The Gwen, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Michigan Avenue Chicago compare to other 4-star hotels in Chicago?

    The Gwen, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Michigan Avenue Chicago is typically below the average price of 4 star hotels in Chicago. On average, you can expect to pay £287 per night in Chicago. The Gwen, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Michigan Avenue Chicago typically costs £243 per night, which is £43 cheaper than the Chicago average.

  • How far is The Gwen, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Michigan Avenue Chicago from Chicago Midway?

    If there is no traffic, the 9.5 mi drive between Chicago Midway and The Gwen, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Michigan Avenue Chicago should only take about 28min. If your hotel is in a more metropolitan area, you may see the driving time increase due to traffic.

  • What is the best way to get to The Gwen, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Michigan Avenue Chicago from Chicago Midway?

    If you intend to hire a car to travel from Chicago Midway to the hotel, you will have peace of mind knowing that The Gwen, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Michigan Avenue Chicago offers parking on site. Car hire in the area typically go for £20/day for a base model hire. Another more common option is to just take a taxi or rideshare service from the airport to The Gwen, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Michigan Avenue Chicago. The nearest airport to the hotel is Chicago Midway.

  • Is The Gwen, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Michigan Avenue Chicago pet-friendly?

    Customers of The Gwen, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Michigan Avenue Chicago are welcome to bring their dogs with them during their stay.

  • Are there food options at The Gwen, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Michigan Avenue Chicago?

    There is a restaurant at The Gwen, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Michigan Avenue Chicago that can be used by visitors of the hotel. You can sit down or order food to take away. Call the front desk at +1 312 645 1500 for kitchen hours. If you are staying at The Gwen, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Michigan Avenue Chicago, you are more than welcome to order food through the hotel’s room service menu.

  • Does The Gwen, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Michigan Avenue Chicago have a pool?

    Unfortunately, our data does not specify if there is a pool at The Gwen, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Michigan Avenue Chicago. We would recommend calling the hotel’s front desk to confirm. The phone number for The Gwen, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Michigan Avenue Chicago is +1 312 645 1500.

  • How close is The Gwen, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Michigan Avenue Chicago to Chicago city centre?

    When staying at The Gwen, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Michigan Avenue Chicago you are only 1.1 mi from the Chicago city centre. While making your way to the centre of Chicago, you should plan to visit Grant Park, along with all the shops and restaurants.

  • What is the phone number for The Gwen, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Michigan Avenue Chicago?

    If you have questions or concerns about your stay at The Gwen, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Michigan Avenue Chicago, call +1 312 645 1500 to speak with a front desk representative.

  • Does The Gwen, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Michigan Avenue Chicago have Wi-Fi available?

    Yes, The Gwen, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Michigan Avenue Chicago has Wi-Fi available to hotel guests.

  • Is there a gym or fitness centre available to guests at The Gwen, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Michigan Avenue Chicago?

    There is a fitness centre available to The Gwen, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Michigan Avenue Chicago guests.

  • What time is check-out for The Gwen, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Michigan Avenue Chicago?

    You can plan to arrive after 15:00 for checking in. Check-out time is 12:00. We advise notifying the front desk of any requests as early as possible.

  • How much is a room at The Gwen, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Michigan Avenue Chicago?

    The average price for a night at The Gwen, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Michigan Avenue Chicago found recently is £381 and can go as low as £196/night. Please note that rates may be impacted by travel dates, room type, and availability. To see current deals, enter your dates in the form above.

  • Is there laundry service in The Gwen, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Michigan Avenue Chicago?

    Yes, laundry services are accessible for guests staying at The Gwen, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Michigan Avenue Chicago, Chicago. Guests can also take advantage of irons and ironing boards at the property either in the room or at the laundry facility.

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The Gwen, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Michigan Avenue Chicago location: 521 North Rush Street, Chicago, IL 60611

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