The Gwen, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Michigan Avenue Chicago

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288 reviews
521 North Rush Street, Chicago, IL 60611, United States
521 North Rush Street, Chicago, IL
+1 312 645 1500
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Overview

This contemporary hotel is located in River North, and features free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and an express check-in and check-out feature. It is situated a brief walk from Michigan Avenue, the Michigan Avenue Bridge and Magnificent Mile.

There are a range of facilities available to guests of The Gwen a Luxury Collection Hotel Michigan Avenue Chicago, such as a 24-hour business centre, a 24-hour reception and valet parking. Additionally, the multilingual staff are on hand to offer assistance. The hotel also offers a well-equipped fitness centre.

The rooms are air conditioned and include a mini bar, a desk and a refrigerator.

The Gwen a Luxury Collection Hotel Michigan Avenue Chicago has its own on-site restaurant, convenient for those preferring to dine in. Alternatively, there are a selection of other eating options just a short walk away. Guests can relax with a beverage in the hotel's cosy lounge bar.

O'Hare International Airport is around a 30-minute car ride from The Gwen a Luxury Collection Hotel Michigan Avenue Chicago and Merchandise Mart Railway Station is within walking distance. The helpful staff at the tour desk are available to organise tours and activities in Chicago.

9,0
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Amenities at The Gwen, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Michigan Avenue Chicago

  • Fitness centre
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Room service
  • Tea/coffee maker
  • Valet parking
  • Business centre
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
  • Cable or satellite TV

Basics

  • Internet
  • Wi-Fi
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Free toiletries
  • Smoke alarms
  • Heating
  • Air-conditioned
  • Linens
  • Towels
  • Shampoo
  • Body soap
  • Dustbins
  • Conditioner

Services and conveniences

  • ATM on-site
  • Business centre
  • Wake-up service
  • Concierge service
  • Currency exchange on-site
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • Room service
  • Express check-out
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Conference rooms
  • Safety deposit box
  • Bottle of water

Accessibility and suitability

  • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
  • Hypoallergenic
  • No smoking
  • Lower bathroom sink
  • Lowered sink
  • Pets allowed on request. Charges may apply.
  • Disabled access
  • Roll-in shower
  • Lift
  • Accessible parking
  • Toilet with grab rails

Bathroom

  • Higher-level toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Raised toilet
  • Shower
  • Bathtub
  • Toilet
  • Toilet paper
  • Walk-in shower

General

  • Lake view
  • Storage available
  • Seating area
  • Slippers
  • Sofa
  • Telephone
  • Carpeted
  • City view

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
  • Minibar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Tea/coffee maker
  • Refrigerator

Media and entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable or satellite TV
  • Pay-per-view channels
  • Radio
  • TV
  • Smartphone dock

Outdoor

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Garden
  • Terrace/Patio
  • Balcony

Bedroom

  • Feather pillow
  • Alarm clock
  • Sofa bed
  • Cleaning products
  • Wardrobe or closet

Health and safety

  • Daily housekeeping
  • CCTV in common areas
  • CCTV outside property
  • First-aid kit
  • Safe

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Laundry service
  • Trouser press
  • Iron and ironing board

Parking and transportation

  • Parking
  • EV charging station
  • Valet parking

Workspace

  • Fax/photocopying
  • Laptop safe
  • Desk

Things to do

  • Gift shop
  • Beach access

Family friendly

  • Babysitting or child care
  • Cribs available

Fitness

  • Fitness centre

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

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Summary of reviews

Guests say
Most guests praised the hotel's excellent central location, clean rooms, and comfortable beds. Many also appreciated the spacious rooms and amenities like complimentary water and cookies. However, there were mixed experiences with service, with some guests finding the staff exceptional and others encountering unhelpful or rude behavior. Breakfast received neutral feedback, with some guests enjoying it and others disappointed by limited options. Overall, the hotel is considered a good choice for its location and cleanliness, though service and breakfast could be improved.
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Location10 out of 10
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Bed Comfort8.5 out of 10
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Doug, Feb 2025
Great place to stay, with so many amazing places nearby. Walking and ride sharing is all we really needed.
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Bill, Dec 2021
My room was a bit technically behind for connecting my devices. But the room was clean and comfortable!! I tried to check in early and provided my mobile number with the front desk representative to c...
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7.7
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Anonymous, Jun 2018
Pros (+) Nice location and outdoor eating
Cons (-) One of the front desk staff was not that friendly.

Location

521 North Rush Street, Chicago, IL 60611

What's nearby

  • Michigan Avenue Bridge298 m
  • Michigan Avenue0.4 km
  • Magnificent Mile0.4 km
  • Chicago Theater0.7 km
  • Museum of Contemporary Art0.7 km
  • River North0.9 km
  • Millennium Park1 km
  • Art Institute of Chicago1.3 km
  • Chicago Board of Trade Building1.6 km
  • Willis Tower1.6 km
  • Grant Park1.8 km
  • Navy Pier1.8 km

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Check in anytime after 15:00, check out anytime before 12:00

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The Gwen, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Michigan Avenue Chicago

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The cheapest month to stay at The Gwen, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Michigan Avenue Chicago is January, with an average nightly rate of R4 159. The most expensive month is June at R9 306 per night.

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The cheapest day to book The Gwen, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Michigan Avenue Chicago is Sunday, with an average nightly rate of R5 912. The most expensive day is Thursday at R11 191 per night.

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  • Where is The Gwen, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Michigan Avenue Chicago located?

    The Gwen, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Michigan Avenue Chicago is located at 521 North Rush Street in Near North Side, 1,7 km from the centre of Chicago. Michigan Avenue Bridge is the closest landmark to The Gwen, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Michigan Avenue Chicago.

  • When is check-in time and check-out time at The Gwen, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Michigan Avenue Chicago?

    Check-in time is 15:00 and check-out time is 12:00 at The Gwen, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Michigan Avenue Chicago.

  • How far is The Gwen, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Michigan Avenue Chicago from the airport?

    The Gwen, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Michigan Avenue Chicago is 15,3 km from Chicago Midway.

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1,7 km
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