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The Wade

4.5 star property
Lakefront hotel with 24-hour fitness centre and 24-hour business centre

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Enjoy a sea view from the large window, with a comfortable seating area and unique artwork on display.
Enjoy a drink at the central bar, surrounded by comfortable seating and unique pendant lights.
Stylish corridors lead to individually styled rooms with a warm and inviting atmosphere.
Relax in a clean, minimalist space with a central seating area and unique ceiling fixture.
Enjoy a sea view from the large bed in this stylish room, featuring a flat-screen TV, sofa, and comfortable seating area.

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Room service
The current price is AU$216
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept

Room options

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Lake View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Down duvet
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Lake View

Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Lake View

7.6 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Down duvet
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Lake View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Down duvet
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Lake View

1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Lake View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Down duvet
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Down duvet
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Room, 2 Double Beds, Lake View

Premium Room, 2 Double Beds, Lake View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Down duvet
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, City View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Down duvet
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, City View

Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, City View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Down duvet
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the area

Map
644 N Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL, 60611

What's nearby

  • Michigan Avenue - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Navy Pier - 14 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Millennium Park - 16 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Chicago Riverwalk - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Grant Park - 17 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Chicago Van Buren Street Station - 3 min drive
  • Chicago Station (Red Line) - 15 min walk
  • Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Timothy O'Toole's Pub Chicago - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Robert's Pizza and Dough Company - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Sky Lobby at the Embassy Suites - ‬8 min walk

About this property

The Wade

Luxury hotel near Lake Michigan
Close to Michigan Avenue and Navy Pier, The Wade provides dry cleaning/laundry services, a bar and a 24-hour gym. Adventurous travellers may like the fitness classes at this hotel. The on-site American cuisine restaurant, Current, offers breakfast, brunch and dinner. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas, with a speed of 50+ Mbps, and guests can find other amenities such as a 24-hour business centre.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • An indoor pool
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), valet parking (surcharge) and express check-out
  • Express check-in, 19 meeting rooms and a banquet hall
  • A water dispenser, ATM/banking services and tour/ticket information
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 520 rooms have comforts, such as premium bedding and pillow menus, as well as perks, such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Recycling and LED light bulbs
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and shower/bath combinations
  • 42-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, fridges and free infant beds

Languages

English, German, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (USD 9.95 per day)
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 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

  • Free cot
  • 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 centre

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
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Grab bar near toilet (94 centimetre high)
  • Handrails in stairways (89 centimetre high)
  • Lever door handles
  • Lift (104 centimetre wide door)
  • Low-height electrical sockets in bathroom
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (122 centimetre 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
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

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

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
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per pet, per night, plus a one-off cleaning fee of USD 100
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 18 kg per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25 per night.
Free cots are available on request at the 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: from approximately USD 25 for adults and from USD 25 for children
  • Fee for in-room wireless Internet: USD 9.95 per day (rates may vary)
  • Valet parking fee: USD 86 per night
  • Pet fee: USD 25 per pet, per night plus a one-off USD 100 cleaning fee
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • 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
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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Frequently asked questions

Does The Wade have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool access is from 5:00 AM to 11:00 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at The Wade?

As of 4 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Wade on 1 Sept 2025 start from AU$215.81, including 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.

Is The Wade pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 18 kg per pet. There's a fee of USD 25 per pet, per night. A cleaning fee of USD 100 also applies. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at The Wade?

Valet parking is available for USD 86 per night.

What time is check-in at The Wade?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at The Wade?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is The Wade located?

Located in Downtown Chicago, this luxury hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Ohio Street Beach, Lake Michigan, and Michigan Avenue. Navy Pier and Water Tower Place are also within 15 minutes. Chicago Station (Red Line) is 15 minutes by foot and Grand Station (Red Line) is 16 minutes.

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The Wade Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 634 out of 1153 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 228 out of 1153 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 139 out of 1153 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 70 out of 1153 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 82 out of 1153 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kawtar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a very relaxing stay and amazing view!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

LaKeisha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff and in walking distance to a lot of activities.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view @ location was amazing!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

JOSEPH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yolanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would definitely stay again
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Saul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved my stay here
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Kayle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice property close to everything.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shima

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location Staff was friendly and helpful Cleanliness could be a little bit better Overall, we enjoyed our stay Thank you
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teri

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely loved this hotel! The lake view was AMAZING and the staff were so friendly! Also such a good location!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Joyce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Hotel was in a great location, clean, and the staff was outstanding. All of them worked extra hard with a big smile, extra welcoming, and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Could use a spa but great location.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was beautiful Brandon at the front desk was so nice. The hotel is clean and staff was nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The bedroom suite was of a very comfortable size and well stocked with towels. View toward beach and Navy Pier enjoyable. Easy walk to downtown area. Hotel meals very well prepared.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Olivia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the vibe
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie K

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place with amazing view! The room was amazing. The location was amazing. Staff helpful. Enjoyed stay. Will stay here again and again and again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Veronica Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice a place to consider for our next visit.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claude

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
nice services at all
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Juan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel to see he fireworks and to walk to Navy Pier.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jache

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice , place , easy check-in.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great place to stay with a nice bar/restaurant inside. In a great location close to so much that the Magnificent Mile can offer.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place convenience places to tour
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samir

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The lake view was amazing
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laquisha

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stop at . I will definitely come back again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashraf

Nice stay best views on lake side
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025