Get an overview of this hotelLuxury hotel on the Mag Mile, with rooftop dining

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Free WiFi
24-hour business centre
Smoke-free property
24-hour front desk
Multilingual staff

The Shops at North Bridge

Placing guests on the glamorous Magnificent Mile, The Gwen, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Michigan Avenue Chicago offers direct access to The Shops at North Bridge, and is a 15-minute walk from the shops, restaurants, and rides of Navy Pier. The Art Institute of Chicago, home to Grant Wood's American Gothic, is 20 minutes away on foot.

Rooftop dining with views

Diners can enjoy views of the city with American cuisine at Upstairs at the Gwen rooftop lounge, while the Circa Restaurant serves gourmet burgers and steaks. The 24-hour fitness center is good for a cardio workout, and guests can also take advantage of the 24-hour business center.

Sleep menu, WiFi

Stylish rooms are decorated with comfy furnishings, plush fabrics, and gold accents. Guests can keep in touch using WiFi (surcharge), watch cable shows on the 42-inch flat-screen TV, and listen to music on the iPod® docking station. In-room spa services and a custom sleep menu offer added relaxation.

The Gwen, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Michigan Avenue Chicago

521 North Rush Street Chicago IL 60611

Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

The hotel offers 2 restaurants. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Public areas are equipped with complimentary high-speed wired and wireless Internet access. 12 meeting rooms are available. This luxury hotel also offers a 24-hour fitness center, a rooftop terrace, and multilingual staff.

The Gwen, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Michigan Avenue Chicago is a smoke-free property.

  • Free newspapers in lobby 
  • Bar/lounge 
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk 
  • 24-hour front desk 
  • Porter/bellhop 
  • Express check-out 
  • Express check-in 
  • Multilingual staff 
  • Total number of rooms - 311 
  • ATM/banking 
  • Gift shops or newsstand 
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service 
  • Elevator/lift 
  • Valet parking (surcharge) 
  • Number of floors - 17 
  • Breakfast available (surcharge) 
  • Coffee/tea in common areas 
  • Coffee shop or café 
  • Concierge services 
  • Conference space 
  • 24-hour health club 
  • Tours/ticket assistance 
  • Free WiFi 
  • Free wired Internet 
  • Luggage storage 
  • Shopping on site 
  • Rooftop terrace 
  • Meeting rooms 12 
  • Conference space size (meters) - 1394 
  • Year Built 1928 
  • Number of restaurants - 2 
  • 24-hour business center 
  • Conference space size (feet) - 15000 
  • Smoke-free property 

Internet

Available in all rooms: ,

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi , Free wired Internet

Parking

Valet parking (surcharge)

Room Amenities

  • Premium TV channels 
  • DVD player 
  • Premium bedding 
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding available 
  • Room service (24 hours) 
  • Air conditioning 
  • Free newspaper 
  • Blackout drapes/curtains 
  • Phone 
  • Free bottled water 
  • Refrigerator (on request) 
  • In-room massage available 
  • Bathrobes 
  • Free toiletries 
  • Hair dryer 
  • Iron/ironing board 
  • Desk 
  • Plasma TV 
  • Cable TV service 
  • HDTV 
  • WiFi (surcharge) 
  • Wired Internet access (surcharge) 
  • In-room climate control (air conditioning) 
  • Daily housekeeping 
  • Pillow menu 
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available 
  • Free cribs/infant beds 
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) 
  • In-room safe 

Where to Eat

Circa Restaurant - boasts elegant private dining and Breakfast daily in a space that gives a wink to Chicago’s storied past. Located on the 5th floor, Circa offers a variety of seating options from cozy banquettes to communal tables allowing guests to tailor their dining experience. Circa Restaurant also offers private dining rooms, which can be reserved for intimate affairs, special occasions, and events.

Upstairs at The Gwen - Perched on the fifth floor of the landmark McGraw-Hill building, Upstairs at The Gwen focuses on the art of craft cocktails paired with shareable small plate fare, and boasts cityscape views from among the Art Deco-infused architecture of The Gwen.

24-hour room service is available.

Nearby Things to Do

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby 
  • Sailing nearby 
  • Golfing nearby 
  • Bicycle rentals nearby 
  • Segway rental/tour nearby 

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please note them at check-out when you book your room.

  • Accessible bathroom 
  • In-room accessibility 
  • Roll-in shower 

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time ends at 2 AM

Check-in time starts at 3 PM

Minimum check-in age is 21

Check-out

Check-out time is noon

Payment types

Children and extra beds

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

Pets

  • Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 75.00 per pet, per stay (maximum USD 75.00 per stay)
  • Dogs and cats only
  • Up to 25 lb

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are 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.

Fees

Optional extras

The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.
  • Breakfast fee: between USD 14 and USD 19 per person (approximately)
  • Fee for in-room wireless Internet: USD 14.95 per day (rates may vary)
  • Fee for in-room wired Internet: USD 14.95 per day (rates may vary)
  • Valet parking fee: USD 71 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 75.00 per pet, per stay (maximum USD 75.00 per stay)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 25 per night
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Hotel Name

  • Conrad Chicago Hotel Chicago
  • Conrad Hotel Chicago
  • Gwen Luxury Collection Hotel Chicago
  • Gwen Luxury Collection Hotel
  • Gwen Luxury Collection Chicago
  • Gwen Luxury Collection

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.

Awards & Affiliations

  • The Gwen, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Michigan Avenue Chicago is listed in the 2013 Condé Nast Traveler Top 100 List and the 2012 Travel + Leisure 500.

Promotions

Parking Package

Book a stay in a "Parking Promotion" rate category and receive self parking for 1 vehicle with in/out privileges. Must book "Parking Package" rate plan to receive benefits. Not valid with any other discount, coupon, or offer. Other restrictions may apply.


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