The Gwen, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Michigan Avenue Chicago
4.5 star property
9.2 out of 10 Wonderful
9.2/10 Wonderful
Popular amenities
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Restaurant
Air conditioning
Gym
Breakfast available
521 North Rush Street, Chicago, IL, 60611
Explore the area
Chicago Riverwalk8 min walk
Millennium Park14 min walk
Grant Park2 min drive
Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.)36 min drive
Room options
About this area
Chicago
The Gwen, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Michigan Avenue Chicago is located in Downtown Chicago, a neighborhood in Chicago, and is on the Strip and near the beach. Chicago Theatre and Field Museum of Natural History are cultural highlights, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Michigan Avenue and Navy Pier. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at McCormick Place or Wrigley Field. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including segway rentals/tours, golfing, and boat tours.
Lao Sze Chuan Restaurant - Downtown/Michigan Ave - 2 min walk
Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab - 1 min walk
Michael Jordan's Steak House - 3 min walk
About this property
The Gwen, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Michigan Avenue Chicago
4.5-star luxury hotel near Grant Park
Near Michigan Avenue and Chicago Riverwalk, The Gwen, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Michigan Avenue Chicago provides a rooftop terrace, a shopping mall on site, and a bar. Enjoy Mediterranean cuisine and al fresco dining at the two onsite restaurants. Free WiFi in public areas is available to all guests, along with a 24-hour gym and a 24-hour business center.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
Full breakfast (surcharge), valet parking (surcharge), and an electric car charging station
Express check-out, an elevator, and free newspapers
14 meeting rooms, multilingual staff, and luggage storage
Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 311 rooms have comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, in addition to thoughtful touches like pillow menus and laptop-compatible safes. Guests reviews speak well of the clean rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
Hypo-allergenic bedding and Frette Italian sheets
Bathrooms with separate tubs/showers and free toiletries
65-inch HDTVs with premium channels
Refrigerators, heating, and daily housekeeping
Languages
Bosnian, Chinese (Mandarin), English, Indonesian, Spanish
Cleaning and safety practices
Enhanced cleanliness measures
Disinfectant is used to clean the property
Follows standard cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)
Social distancing
Social distancing measures in place
Safety measures
Hand sanitizer provided
This information is provided by our partners.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: WiFi (USD 19.95 per day)
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Electric car charging station on site
Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
Secured, covered valet parking on site (USD 75 per day; includes in/out privileges)
Wheelchair-accessible van parking available
Food and drink
Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM–10:00 AM for a fee: USD 14–20 for adults and USD 14–20 for children
2 restaurants
A bar/lounge
Coffee and tea in common areas
Restaurants on site
Kostali
Upstairs at The Gwen
Things to do
24-hour gym
Shopping mall
Family friendly
In-room refrigerator
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Free newspapers in lobby
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Guest services
Concierge services
Daily housekeeping
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Business services
14 meeting rooms
24-hour business center
3,388 square feet of conference space
Outdoors
Rooftop terrace
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 125 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 per room (up to 24 lbs per pet)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Property payment types
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:
Deposit: USD 150.00 per stay
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 14.00–20.00 for adults, and USD 14.00–20.00 for children
Fee for in-room wireless Internet: USD 19.95 per day (rates may vary)
Covered valet parking fee: USD 75.00 per day (in/out privileges)
Pet fee: USD 125 per pet, per stay
Service animals are exempt from fees
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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
We should mention
Parking height restrictions apply
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)
Property is also known as
Gwen Luxury Collection Hotel Chicago
Gwen Luxury Collection Hotel
Gwen Luxury Collection Chicago
Gwen Luxury Collection
Frequently asked questions
Is The Gwen, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Michigan Avenue Chicago pet-friendly?
Yes, this hotel allows pets (limit 2 per room) with a maximum weight of up to 24 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 125 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.
How much does it cost to stay at The Gwen, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Michigan Avenue Chicago?
As of May 30, 2023, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Gwen, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Michigan Avenue Chicago on May 31, 2023 start from CA $487.99, excluding 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.
How much is parking at The Gwen, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Michigan Avenue Chicago?
Valet parking is available for USD 75.00 per day.
What time is check-in at The Gwen, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Michigan Avenue Chicago?
Check-in is from 3:00 PM - 2:00 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.
What time is check-out at The Gwen, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Michigan Avenue Chicago?
Check-out is at noon.
Where is The Gwen, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Michigan Avenue Chicago located?
Located in Downtown Chicago, this luxury hotel is steps from Shops at North Bridge and Michigan Avenue. Chicago Riverwalk and Chicago Theatre are also within 15 minutes. Grand Station (Red Line) is only a 3-minute walk and Chicago Station (Red Line) is 10 minutes.
The Gwen, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Michigan Avenue Chicago Reviews
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The Gwen is a luxury boutique hotel with all the bells and whistle. It's in center of the city which is nestled right between three upscale restaurants, and walkable to much more. I have stayed at a many hotels for work or vacation as The Gwen is at the top of my list.