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The Gwen, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Michigan Avenue Chicago

4.5 star property

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Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Terrace | 1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet friendly

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521 North Rush Street, Chicago, IL, 60611
  • Michigan Avenue
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Chicago Riverwalk
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Millennium Park
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Room options

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Grand Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Grand Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • 375 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Grand Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 390 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)
  • 375 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 375 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

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

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Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Terrace | Living area | 65-inch LCD TV with cable channels, TV, iPod dock

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Terrace

  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Terrace (City View) | 1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Superior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Terrace (City View)

  • City view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Superior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

  • City view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)
  • 375 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking | Living area | 65-inch LCD TV with cable channels, TV, iPod dock

Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

  • City view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About this property

The Gwen, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Michigan Avenue Chicago

4.5-star hotel in Downtown Chicago
2 restaurants, a 24-hour fitness center, and a bar/lounge are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a rooftop terrace, a 24-hour business center, and valet parking. Housekeeping is available on request.
The Gwen, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Michigan Avenue Chicago offers 311 accommodations with iPod docking stations and laptop-compatible safes. Beds feature Frette Italian sheets and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 65-inch LCD televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Chicago hotel provides wireless Internet access for a surcharge. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and irons/ironing boards. Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center.

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

Dining is available at one of the hotel's 2 restaurants. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Business-related amenities at this 4.5-star property consist of a 24-hour business center and 14 meeting rooms.

Wireless Internet access is complimentary. Event facilities measuring 3388 square feet (315 square meters) include conference space. This luxury hotel also offers a 24-hour fitness center, a rooftop terrace, and multilingual staff. Onsite parking is available (surcharge), along with a car charging station.

The Gwen, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Michigan Avenue Chicago is a smoke-free property.

Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Kostali - This fine-dining restaurant specializes in Mediterranean cuisine and serves dinner only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Upstairs at The Gwen - This rooftop bar serves breakfast and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Open daily.
24-hour room service is available.

Languages

Bosnian, Chinese (Mandarin), English, Indonesian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (USD 19.95 per day)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Secured, covered valet parking on site (USD 79 per day; includes in/out privileges)

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 14 to 20 for adults and USD 14 to 20 for children
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Kostali
  • Upstairs at The Gwen

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Shopping mall

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages

Business services

  • 14 meeting rooms
  • 24-hour business center
  • 3,388 square feet of conference space

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Rooftop terrace

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 (48 inch wide door)
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Lever door handles
  • Low-height view port in door
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Transfer shower
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • 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 path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (36 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 17 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Built in 1928
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Frette Italian sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 65-inch LCD TV with premium cable channels
  • iPod dock

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 125 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total (up to 24 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 150.00 per stay
  • Resort fee: USD 29.35 per accommodation, per night

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

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 14.00 to 20.00 for adults, and USD 14.00 to 20.00 for children
  • Fee for in-room wireless internet: USD 19.95 per day (rates may vary)
  • Covered valet parking fee: USD 79.00 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 125 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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 deadbolt lock
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)

We should mention

Parking height restrictions apply
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Gwen Luxury Collection Hotel Chicago
Gwen Luxury Collection Hotel
Gwen Luxury Collection Chicago
Gwen Luxury Collection

The Gwen, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Michigan Avenue Chicago Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 792 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 129 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 50 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 1001 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Avinash

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Paula Jo

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The friendliest and most professional check in. Room a good size. Restaurant again had the most well trained amazing staff. Great area for easy access shopping and sights. We will return.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Briana

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property, nothing negative to say!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meghan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everyone was so friendly. Great location! Bed was very comfy!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Annette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monique

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Tara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Calvin

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Amenities
Beautiful hotel, wonderful stay!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nikkyo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was clean restaurant food was great it’s convenient and by everything
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Nolan

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dianne

Traveled with family
Comfortable beds, lovely ambience and great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mariusz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good value for the price.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

michael

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very accommodating no matter the request. So many activities and places to eat in walking distance
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

IAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I liked the hotel a lot. I would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liane, Battle Ground

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Gwen is our favorite hotel in Chicago. The location is fantastic with easy access to dining and shopping options. We also enjoy the convenience of the public parking lot across the street
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Brooke

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great location very clean
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025