The Wade

Property class: 4.5

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A rooftop terrace with a view of a beach and a Ferris wheel, featuring lounge chairs and a colorful mural.
A modern hotel lobby with a marble floor, seating areas, and a ceiling with a sky-like projection.
A modern hotel room with a large window offering a view of the sea and a cityscape. There is a seating area with a sofa and a small table.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $232
$195 nightly
$232 total
Total with taxes and fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8

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644 N Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL, 60611
  • Place, Navy Pier
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Michigan Avenue
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Chicago Riverwalk
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Room options

Room, 1 King Bed, City View

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

Room, 2 Double Beds, City View

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(38 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Lake View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Lake View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Premium Room, 2 Double Beds, Lake View

7.0 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View

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

Room, 2 Double Beds, Lake View

7.4 out of 10
Good
(20 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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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 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Chicago Riverwalk and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Grant Park.

What's nearby

  • Lincoln Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Navy Pier - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Michigan Avenue - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Chicago Riverwalk - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Grant Park - 9 min walk - 0.5 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
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Robert's Pizza and Dough Company - ‬7 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.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps). 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. Complimentary wireless internet access 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. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • 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
  • Banquet hall
  • Double-glazed windows
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • Non-plastic coffee stirrers available
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used
  • 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
  • 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 11:00 AM
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
  • 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
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

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1209 out of 2041 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 406 out of 2041 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 210 out of 2041 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 105 out of 2041 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 111 out of 2041 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Molly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, clean modern rooms.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

MARCO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is well located near Navy Pier, easy to commute to other parts of the city.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nuria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We enjoy our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Suria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had an amazing view of the lake and scenery.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tetyana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place to stay in Chicago. Perfect location right by Navy Pier, amazing view from the window, clean rooms, comfortable beds, friendly staff, great food options.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Malinda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay. Views were amazing and location convenient.
View from 7th floor
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Demornay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was amazing with the best view! The staff made check in and check out pretty easy!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

willie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bar drinks / food was amazing . Staff super polite and hospitable
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was nice and staff was great
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dequan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Staff is very friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

david l

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
clean, convenient parking staff, nice responsive
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Edyta

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
View of lake was very nice
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly, explained the hotel and amenities well. Great location.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shari

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved this hotel, i will be back
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Al Fermonch

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beach view
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Barbara Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, clean room and clean common places. Gym and pool area were nice too
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, get
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
loved it
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Shane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean, The staff were wonderful. The location wasn't the best for normal internet,but the hotel wi-fi was fine. Breakfast staff were awesome as was the food. The chorizo hash was the bomb! Great location near navy pier and the art institute.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location of The Wade was excellent. Loved that it is so close to everything downtown. Staff were excellent and very personal....we were greeted with an upgrade room with a view of the lake, just very special and unexpected. Highly recommend staying here. We stayed 3 nights and were sad to leave!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jamila

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No good cell signal but overall a good stay
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ma Cristina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The beach view and proximity to Magnification Mile and other tourist attraction like "the bean, museums." Though it is still a walk, it's a nice walk. There's great choices for food too.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kristy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The hotel was nice and had great views. Only complaint was the toilet didn’t work properly and the shower head was awful.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026