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The Wade

4.5 star property

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Banquet hall
Lobby
Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
The current price is AU$305
includes taxes & fees
30 Apr - 1 May

Explore the area

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644 N Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL, 60611
  • Place, Ohio Street Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Northwestern Memorial Hospital
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Michigan Avenue
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Room, 1 King Bed, City View

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

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Room, 2 Double Beds, City View

Room, 2 Double Beds, City View

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

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Suite, 1 Bedroom, Lake View

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 films

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Lake View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Premium Room, 2 Double Beds, Lake View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View

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

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Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top 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 area

Chicago

A luxury stay in Chicago awaits you at The Wade. Within just a 10-minute stroll, you'll find popular attractions like Lake Michigan and Michigan Avenue. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, an indoor swimming pool and a 24-hour gym. .The restaurant, Current, serves American cuisine and is open for breakfast, brunch and dinner. The hotel's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. 20386 square feet (1894 square metres) of event facilities include 19 meeting rooms and conference space, and other business amenities include a 24-hour business centre. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, concierge services and a 24-hour front desk. Cooked-to-order breakfast is available on weekdays between 6:00 AM and 11:00 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 1:00 PM. There's also the convenience of valet parking. .Within a 20-minute walk of this 4.5-property class Downtown Chicago hotel, attractions include Navy Pier and Grant Park.

What's nearby

  • Ohio Street Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Northwestern Memorial Hospital - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Michigan Avenue - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Water Tower Place - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Navy Pier - 14 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Chicago Van Buren Street Station - 3 min drive
  • Chicago Station (Red Line) - 15 min walk
  • Chicago O'Hare International 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
  • ‪Stan's Donuts & Coffee - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Doubletree Lobby Bar - ‬7 min walk

About this property

The Wade

The Wade offers its guests an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness centre. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A 24-hour business centre and 19 meeting rooms are available. Event space at this hotel measures 20386 square feet (1894 square metres) 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 centre (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
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Wade offers 520 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. Pillowtop beds feature down duvets and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels and pay-per-view films. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, 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 telephones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary newspapers and a hairdryer. Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (USD 13.95 per day)
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Valet parking on site (USD 86 per night)
  • Limited on-site valet parking

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

Restaurants on site

  • Current

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Fitness classes
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 19 meeting rooms
  • 20,386 square feet of conference space
  • 24-hour business centre

Outdoors

  • On a lake
  • Outdoor furniture

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
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Grab bar near toilet (94 centimetre high)
  • Handrails in stairways (89 centimetre high)
  • Lever door handles
  • Lift (104 centimetre wide door)
  • Low-height electrical sockets in bathroom
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (122 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 33 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Free cot
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

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

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 lb 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 cots (infant beds)!

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: from approximately USD 25 for adults and from USD 25 for children
  • Fee for in-room wireless Internet: USD 13.95 per day (rates may vary)
  • Valet parking fee: USD 86 per night
  • Pet fee: USD 25 per pet, per night plus a one-off USD 100 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 all accommodation. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott) guidelines.

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

What is the cancellation policy at The Wade?

The Wade offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at The Wade?

As of 26 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Wade on 30 Apr 2026 start from AU$305, 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.

Is parking available at The Wade?

Yep, The Wade has valet parking for USD 86 per night.

Are there any beaches close to The Wade?

Yep, The Wade is a short 12-minute walk from Oak Street Beach. Fun beach activities include waterskiing, kayaking and sailing. You can also find motor boats.

Does The Wade have a pool?

The Wade has an indoor pool. The pool is open 5:00 AM to 11:00 PM.

What makes The Wade a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus pillowtop beds in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at The Wade.

Is The Wade family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as an indoor pool, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that The Wade is a hit with families.

Does The Wade serve breakfast?

Yeah, cooked-to-order brekkie is offered weekdays between 6:00 AM and 11:00 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 1:00 PM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Wade?

No, The Wade does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Wade?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves American cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at The Wade?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

The Wade Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1044 out of 1811 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 359 out of 1811 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 201 out of 1811 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 98 out of 1811 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 109 out of 1811 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Chatori

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Aamir

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was good with a wonderful view
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Diego

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

BAILEY

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Koeibe

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Paul

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
room in good condition, but the blowing wind is very noisy
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

brenda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room itself was beautiful very clean, modern, and rich-looking. I really loved the aesthetic and overall feel of the space. The hotel is also in a great location, close to everything in the city, which made getting around super easy. The price was another big plus and felt like good value for what you get. That said, I did have a few frustrating issues. Making a room change was difficult, and although Expedia told me the change had been confirmed, the hotel had no record of it when I arrived, which was very disappointing. There was also no microwave in the room. I wasn’t sure if this was something that needed to be requested, but when I called, I was directed to use the microwave in the lobby, which I didn’t love. I generally expect a microwave in the room. My biggest issue was the bed. The mattress moved around on the bed frame over time even though i was simply just laying on it or sitting which was uncomfortable and made sleeping difficult as i kept having to push the mattress back in to place. Overall, the hotel has a great look, location, and price, but there are some comfort and communication issues that could definitely be improved.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Charles

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location in downtown and where I needed to be made this an excellent hotel. It was very clean, with hospitable service.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very helpful and friendly. Clean comfortable room. Easy to walk to places from the hotel. Close to Navy Pier. Would stay here again. I’m
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Wei p

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Gordon

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

E

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was denied the corporate/group rate by a Wade employee despite contacting the hotel 2 months in advance. There was NO HOT WATER in the hotel my second day stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Kahary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Matt

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The service was horrendous, we got put in a room right next to the elevators and the elevator is running and kept us awake all night, not to mention we showed up and they had no hot water (which was fixed by the time we checked out)
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Andrew

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, nice view.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kyra

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Anthony

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Amanda

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Oscar

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Philip

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The room was fine but the hot water was not working. The hotel said that the water issue had been addressed but was taking time because of the demand. The hot water did not work at all, and the hotel management agreed to provide a $100 refund which would be issued in 5-7 days.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was very nice and clean, beds and pillows super comfy, amenities were great also. Gym was nice and had bottles of water and everything we needed to work out. Only bad thing was no hot water to shower….lots of people were complaining about it so it wasn’t just our room. Kind of a bummer. Otherwise really nice stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

sungyong

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking was expensive and no breakfast. other than that, it was very good
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026