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The Wade

4.5 star property

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Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe
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Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $373
$314 nightly
$373 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 14 - Jun 15

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

Room options

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Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Room, 1 King Bed, City View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(36 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Double Beds, City View | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Room, 2 Double Beds, City View

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

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42-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV, pay movies

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 movies

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Lake View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop 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 comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Premium Room, 2 Double Beds, Lake View

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

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

Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop 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 comforters, pillowtop 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 neighborhood

Chicago

Located in Chicago (Downtown Chicago), The Wade is within a 10-minute walk of Lake Michigan and Michigan Avenue. .This luxury hotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Navy Pier and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from State Street.

What's nearby

  • Lincoln Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Ohio Street Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Michigan Avenue - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Navy Pier - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Chicago Riverwalk - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Chicago Van Buren Street Station - 3 min drive
  • Chicago Station (Red Line) - 15 min walk
  • Chicago O'Hare Intl. 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
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Wade

The Wade offers 520 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Pillowtop beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels and pay movies. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, 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 phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary weekday newspapers and hair dryers. Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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

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

Make yourself at home in one of the 520 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with down comforters and 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.
Enjoy recreational amenities such as an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a banquet hall.
Enjoy American cuisine at Current, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Cooked-to-order breakfasts are served on weekdays from 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Planning an event in Chicago? This hotel has 20386 square feet (1894 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 19 meeting rooms.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 6:00 AM and 11:00 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 1:00 PM.
Current - This restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

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 transportation

  • Valet parking on site (USD 86 per night)

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 crib
  • 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 center

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
  • Elevator (41 inch wide door)
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Grab bar near toilet (37 inches high)
  • Handrails in stairways (35 inches high)
  • Lever door handles
  • Low-height electrical outlets in bathroom
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (48 inches 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
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

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

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 allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per pet, per night, plus a one-time cleaning fee of USD 100
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 40 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25 per night
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 200.00 per stay

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

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 25 for adults and 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 USD 100 one-time 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

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
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
Debit cards presented at check-in are debited USD 200. Unused funds can take up to 30 days to be released by the guest's financial institution. The property is not responsible for any fees incurred as a result.

We should mention

Pool access available from 5:00 AM to 11:00 PM
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

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The Wade Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1070 out of 1845 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 374 out of 1845 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 201 out of 1845 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 97 out of 1845 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 103 out of 1845 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Edyta

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Torien

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
staff were nice, room/ hotel were beautiful!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Takesha

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
had a wonderful stay very quiet
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Alexis

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing stay! We got upgraded to a suite and the staff was so kind and friendly. The view and location were great.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leroy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff and the amazingly beautiful lake view.
The beautiful lake view.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thoroughly enjoyed my stay at The Wade
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Tracie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was spotless and staff was courteous
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kevin Bradford

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in and out, excellent room service and dining menu.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Norah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room, beautiful hotel, wonderful staff, ideal location to navy pier & Michigan Ave.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Taylor

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was amazing overall hotel was super nice
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Latoya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Alexa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was really wonderful.. would stay again for sure!!
View from our room
View at night
Didn’t go in the pool but had to check it out. Lol
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dejuan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was clean & I loved the view
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Nicheauna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean room, friendly staff, the lake view room was beautiful!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very nice staff super friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Gumersindo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean rooms, awesome receptionist
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jesus

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean would return again
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lenny

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Location excellence, facilities & staff
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk gave me great service.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Dante

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff nice. Room was great nice view
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Aamir

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

10/10 Excellent

Salpie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice views
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Britany

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026