The Gwen, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Michigan Avenue Chicago
521 North Rush Street, River North, Chicago, IL 60611, United States – Excellent location - show map – Metro access
Excellent hotel, fantastic location just off Michigan Avenue, easy access to the city and all the sights
Switzerland
- City view
- Pets allowed
- WiFi
- Terrace
- Bath
- Air conditioning
- 24-hour front desk
- Daily housekeeping
- Non-smoking rooms
- Safety deposit box
Overlooking iconic Lake Michigan, The Gwen, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Michigan Avenue Chicago is located in the heart of downtown and offers unparalleled amenities and services, including 2 on-site restaurants with a rooftop terrace, a state-of-the-art fitness center and fully-equipped 24-hour business centre. Every room at The Gwen features custom décor inspired by signature sculptures and includes a 65-inch flat-screen TV, free WiFi and a spacious work desk with an ergonomic chair. A fully-stocked minibar and custom luxury bath amenities are also provided. Guests can take in panoramic views of the city skyline while relaxing fireside with custom cocktails at the hotel’s rooftop terrace, Upstairs at the Gwen. The fitness center offers over 2,000 square feet of state-of-the-art fitness equipment, including free weights, cardio and strength training machines and yoga equipment. Fresh apples and bottled water are also available. Chicago’s renowned Theatre District and Millennium Park are both less than a mile away from the hotel. Navy Pier is 1 mile away, while Second City Comedy Club is a 10-minute drive from the property.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.
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- Private parking
- WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Fitness centre
- 2 restaurants
- Room service
- Facilities for disabled guests
- 24-hour front desk
- Bar
Availability
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Annetta
Switzerland“Excellent hotel, fantastic location just off Michigan Avenue, easy access to the city and all the sights”
Su5an24
United Kingdom“We booked the Gwen after we saw it had won a Conde Nast award and we were not disappointed. The rooms were big, comfortable, there was enough light, huge bathroom.... the lobby/bar area is great and buzzing and staff was really friendly. We would...”
Larry
United States“The location, the hotel, the bed- very comfortable and sheet we're nice. The bathroom - shower and tub!, seperate toilet area!! , the staff - friendly, helpful and efficient.”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants2 restaurants on site
- Circa Restaurant and Lounge
- CuisineAmerican
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner
- Upstairs at The Gwen
- CuisineAmerican
- Open forLunch • Dinner
Facilities of The Gwen, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Michigan Avenue ChicagoGreat facilities! Review score, 9
- Private parking
- WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Fitness centre
- 2 restaurants
- Room service
- Facilities for disabled guests
- 24-hour front desk
- Bar
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Slippers
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Bathrobe
- Hairdryer
- Bath
- Shower
- Linen
- Wardrobe or closet
- Alarm clock
- Outdoor fireplace
- Outdoor furniture
- Sun terrace
- Terrace
- Refrigerator
- Clothes rack
- Desk
- iPod dock
- Flat-screen TV
- Cable channels
- Video
- Radio
- Telephone
- Pay-per-view channels
- Breakfast in the room
- Bar
- Minibar
- Parking garage
- Electric vehicle charging station
- Accessible parking
- Concierge service
- Luggage storage
- Express check-in/check-out
- 24-hour front desk
- Daily housekeeping
- Fax/photocopyingAdditional charge
- Business centre
- Meeting/banquet facilitiesAdditional charge
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Safety deposit box
- Air conditioning
- Non-smoking throughout
- Wake-up service
- Heating
- Laptop safe
- Carpeted
- Lift
- Ironing facilities
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Pants press
- Non-smoking rooms
- Iron
- Room service
- Auditory guidance
- Visual aids: Tactile signs
- Visual aids: Braille
- Lower bathroom sink
- Higher level toilet
- Toilet with grab rails
- Wheelchair accessible
- Fitness
- Fitness centre
- Bosnian
- English
- Spanish
- Indonesian
- Chinese
House rules
Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cots are subject to availability.
No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Groups
When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
The Gwen, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Michigan Avenue Chicago accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The fine printNeed-to-know information for guests at this property
Upon check-in photo identification and credit card is required. All special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
Please be advised a deposit may be charged for incidentals upon arrival. Additional guests may incur extra charges (see hotel policies).
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
FAQs about The Gwen, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Michigan Avenue Chicago
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Guests staying at The Gwen, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Michigan Avenue Chicago can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.9).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- American
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The Gwen, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Michigan Avenue Chicago has 2 restaurants:
- Circa Restaurant and Lounge
- Upstairs at The Gwen
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The prices at The Gwen, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Michigan Avenue Chicago may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.
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The nearest beach is just 0.6 miles from The Gwen, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Michigan Avenue Chicago. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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The Gwen, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Michigan Avenue Chicago is 0.7 miles from the centre of Chicago. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Check-in at The Gwen, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Michigan Avenue Chicago is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.
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The Gwen, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Michigan Avenue Chicago offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
- Fitness centre
- Fitness
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Room options at The Gwen, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Michigan Avenue Chicago include:
- Double
