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Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel

Property class: 4

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An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, surrounded by city buildings and a view of the urban skyline.
An indoor swimming pool with a skylight, lounge chairs, and potted plants.
A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, large windows, and a central seating area with sofas and a coffee table.
A bar area with a long counter, metal bar stools, hanging pendant lights, and a variety of bottles on shelves.
A modern interior with a spacious layout, a large window offering a city view, and a variety of seating options.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
The current price is $449
$378 nightly
$449 total
Total with taxes and fees
Sep 12 - Sep 13

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1 W Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL, 60601
  • Place, Chicago Riverwalk
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Chicago Theatre
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Michigan Avenue
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a laptop, a chair, a sofa, and a window with curtains.

Room, 1 King Bed, River View

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)
  • River view
  • 330 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A cityscape with modern skyscrapers, a river, and a bridge.

Executive Suite, 1 Bedroom, River View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • River view
  • 800 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a laptop, a chair, and a small table with a lamp.

Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(58 reviews)
  • 330 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, City View

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk, and a view of the city through the windows.

Room, 1 King Bed, City View

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • 500 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a laptop, a TV, and a view of tall buildings.

Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(36 reviews)
  • 330 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a laptop, a TV, and a view of tall buildings.

Room, 2 Queen Beds, River View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)
  • River view
  • 330 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a laptop, a TV, and a view of tall buildings.

Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • City view
  • 330 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a laptop, a chair, and a small table with a lamp.

Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • City view
  • 330 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a laptop, a TV, and a view of tall buildings.

Club Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 330 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a laptop, a chair, and a small table with a lamp.

Club Room, 1 King Bed

  • 330 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a laptop, a chair, a sofa, and a window with curtains.

Room, 1 King Bed (Mobility/Hearing Accessible, Tub)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 334 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A view from a window overlooking a river with buildings and a bridge.

Room, 1 King Bed (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 334 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed (Mobility Accessible, Roll-In Shower)

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a laptop, a chair, a sofa, and a window with curtains.

Room, 1 King Bed (Mobility Accessible, Roll-In Shower)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 334 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds (Mobility/Hearing Accessible, Tub)

A view from a window overlooking a river with buildings and a bridge.

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Mobility/Hearing Accessible, Tub)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 334 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

A view from a window overlooking a river with buildings and a bridge.

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

  • 334 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds (Mobility Accessible, Roll-In Shower)

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a laptop, a TV, and a view of tall buildings.

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Mobility Accessible, Roll-In Shower)

  • 334 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Club Room, 1 King Bed (Mobility Accessible, Roll-in Shower)

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a laptop, a chair, and a small table with a lamp.

Club Room, 1 King Bed (Mobility Accessible, Roll-in Shower)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom, River View (Mobility Accessible, Roll-in Shower)

A cityscape with modern skyscrapers, a river, and a bridge.

Suite, 1 Bedroom, River View (Mobility Accessible, Roll-in Shower)

  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

A bathroom with a bathtub, a shower area, and a towel rack.

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 Bedroom, River View

A cityscape with modern skyscrapers, a river, and a bridge.

Room, 1 Bedroom, River View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • River view
  • 1000 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Chicago

With a stay at Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel in Chicago (Downtown Chicago), you'll be steps from Chicago Riverwalk and Chicago Theatre. .This hotel is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Michigan Avenue and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Grant Park.

What's nearby

  • Chicago Riverwalk - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Chicago Theatre - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Michigan Avenue - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Millennium Park - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Grant Park - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • Clark-Lake Station - 4 min walk
  • Millennium Station - 7 min walk
  • Chicago O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tiny Tapp - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪City Winery Chicago at the Riverwalk - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Chicago Brewhouse - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪RAISED | An Urban Rooftop Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel

Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel offers 560 air-conditioned accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Televisions come with premium cable channels, pay movies, and Netflix. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

In-room wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps) is available for a surcharge. Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary weekday newspapers, and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center.

Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility.

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

Make yourself at home in one of the 560 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Wireless internet access (surcharge) keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature designer toiletries and hair dryers.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities including an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services.
For lunch or dinner, stop by Artist Studio, a restaurant that specializes in American cuisine. Dining is also available at the coffee shop/cafe, and room service (during limited hours) is provided. Need to unwind? Take a break with a tasty beverage at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM and on weekends from 6:30 AM to noon for a fee.
Featured amenities include limo/town car service, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and a 24-hour front desk. Planning an event in Chicago? This hotel has 10640 square feet (988 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and 22 meeting rooms. A bus station shuttle is available for a surcharge.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 11:00 AM and on weekends between 6:30 AM and noon.
Artist Studio - This restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.
Staytion Market & Bar - This restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.
Raised Urban Rooftop Bar - This restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves dinner only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Happy hour is offered. Open select days.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (USD 14.95 per day)
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Bus station shuttle (surcharge)
  • Limo/town car service
  • Covered valet parking on site (USD 88 per day; includes in/out privileges)

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM on weekdays and 6:30 AM to noon on weekends; USD 32 for adults and USD 14 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Artist Studio
  • Raised Urban Rooftop Bar
  • Staytion Market & Bar

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Concierge services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 22 meeting rooms
  • Conference center (10,640 square feet of space)

Outdoors

  • On the riverwalk
  • Pool loungers

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
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar in bathtub
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Lever door handles
  • Low-height door lock
  • Low-height electrical outlets in bathroom
  • Low-height view port in door
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 27 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1991
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • Non-plastic coffee stirrers available
  • Rooftop garden
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 27-inch TV with premium cable channels
  • Netflix
  • Pay movies

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free weekday newspapers
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Separate sitting area
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 50.00
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee for check-in between 11:00 AM and 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the bus station (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
This property enforces quiet hours from 10:00 PM to 7:00 AM
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 50 per accommodation, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per day
  • Destination fee: USD 35.67 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 32 for adults and USD 14 for children
  • Fee for in-room wireless internet: USD 14.95 per day (rates may vary)
  • Covered valet parking fee: USD 88 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 50 per accommodation, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: USD 50.00 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-in fee for check-in between 11:00 AM and 4:00 PM
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Property Registration Number 60601, 60601, Hotel License

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
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property
Parking height restrictions apply
Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Chicago Downtown Renaissance
Hotel Renaissance Chicago Downtown
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Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel
Renaissance Hotel Chicago Downtown
Chicago Renaissance
Renaissance Hotel Chicago
Renaissance Chicago Downtown
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Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 744 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 155 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 61 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 1004 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Latonya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love staying here.. when traveling to Chicago
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brenda L

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and bars on property.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Zoe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great, beautiful location, lobby and bar was amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Etienne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good hotel
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

fabiola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Customer service amazing and hotel clean
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Roxana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

kristin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean well-designed rooms. Comfortable beds, excellent location.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff close to theater and great food
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Parking was easy and the views of the river from our room were incredible
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great - location, service, room.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An excellent property in a great location in Chicago. Walking distance to Michigan Ave., the Riverwalk, the Red line and lots of restaurants and bars. The hotel service was excellent from the check in to the restaurant staff to the bar service. Everyone was friendly and helpful. We'll be back!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

M Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful location and staff was top notch.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Felix

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean Room, Friendly and attentive staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kristin

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel had wonderful staff. The hotel had anything we needed.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Glenn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was exceptional. They went over and beyond being helpful with a family was too small children.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stacey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All amenities were great!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room had a great view of downtown and was very clean. The staff was friendly and the pool was nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast menu was genuinely great, and surprisingly quality meals. Surprising for a hotel, not the establishment or Hotel names itself. The hotel staff was friendly from the get-go. The waitresses/bartenders were respectful and very helpful. Will be coming back again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Blaine

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, staff was very informative of nearby attractions and restaurants
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the city view and the spacious junior suite!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Johanna Alexandra Barbara

Excellent location and great view
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was very nice and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unexpected luxury in the heart of Chicago
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kristy

Location was great. Staff was pleasant
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Estreya

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect for a night stay the people are kind and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025