The Gwen, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Michigan Avenue Chicago

4 stars
Sun 28/12
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Mon 29/12
1 room, 2 guests
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C$ 292
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Overview

The Gwen, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Michigan Avenue Chicago is a smoke-free, pet-friendly luxury hotel located in Chicago, Illinois and is 16 miles away from O’Hare International Airport and is a three-minute walk to the Grand Station. This hotel has a vast amount of amenities to offer guests, with such amenities including free WiFi, private parking for an extra fee, a gym, on-site bar, dry cleaning, laundry service, ironing service, currency exchange, on-site restaurant, on-site ATM, express check-in/check-out, baggage storage, 24-hour front desk and for guests visiting The The Gwen, a Luxury Collection Hotel on business, it offers fax/photocopying, a business center with internet access, conference facilities, meeting rooms, and a banquet room.

This establishment has a total of 311 rooms available for booking year-round, with room sizes varying from standard, family rooms, and suites. The Gwen, a Luxury Collection Hotel has rooms and facilities for disabled guests. The hotel has room features that include air conditioning, a laptop safe, 65-inch flat-screen TV, a work desk, a minibar, luxury bath toiletries, and a coffee maker.

The hotel is in close vicinity to many choices of restaurants, excluding its on-site restaurant. Joe’s Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab is a minute walk from the hotel grounds. Steak 48 is a three-minute walk from the establishment. The Capital Grille is a five-minute walk from the hotel, and Do-Rite Donuts & Chicken is a six-minute walk from the establishment.

The most popular landmarks near the hotel are Millennium Park, which is over half a mile from the hotel, Chicago Board of Trade Building, which is one mile from the hotel grounds, Navy Pier, which is over a mile from the hotel, and Wrigley Field, which is over four miles away from the hotel.

Latest deals for The Gwen, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Michigan Avenue Chicago

Sun 28/12
Mon 29/12
Deluxe room
No inclusions
1 king bed
C$ 340
nightly with fees
No inclusions
1 king bed
C$ 404
nightly with fees
No inclusions
2 queen beds
C$ 454
nightly with fees
No inclusions
2 queen beds
C$ 515
nightly with fees
King room
No inclusions
1 king bed
C$ 387
nightly with fees
No inclusions
1 king bed
C$ 415
nightly with fees
No inclusions
1 king bed
C$ 449
nightly with fees
No inclusions
1 king bed
C$ 464
nightly with fees
Queen room
No inclusions
2 queen beds
C$ 589
nightly with fees
No inclusions
2 queen beds
C$ 782
nightly with fees
Standard Room
No inclusions
bed type unknown
C$ 445
nightly with fees
No inclusions
bed type unknown
C$ 570
nightly with fees
Superior Room
No inclusions
1 king bed
C$ 292
nightly with fees
No inclusions
1 king bed
C$ 315
nightly with fees
No inclusions
1 king bed
C$ 320
nightly with fees
No inclusions
1 king bed
C$ 353
nightly with fees
*Total includes estimated local taxes & fees payable on check out.
Prices are based on 1 night, including fees but not including taxes.

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

  • Fitness centre
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Room service
  • Valet parking
  • Business centre
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable or satellite TV
  • Free toiletries
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities

Basics

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

Services and conveniences

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

Accessibility and suitability

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

Bathroom

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

General

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

Dining

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

Media and entertainment

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

Bedroom

  • Feather pillow
  • Alarm clock
  • Sofa bed
  • Clothes rack
  • Wardrobe or closet

Health and safety

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

Outdoor

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

Laundry

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

Parking and transportation

  • EV charging station
  • Parking
  • 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

8.9
Very good
294 verified ratings
Wonderful
213
Very good
35
Good
12
Okay
14
Fair
12
Mediocre
5
Poor
3

Summary of reviews

Guests say
Guests appreciated the beautiful property, great location, and spacious rooms. However, there were complaints about cleanliness, rude staff, and the perceived lack of value for the price. Breakfast options were also a mixed bag, with some enjoying it while others expected more variety.
AI-generated from customer reviews
Location9.5 out of 10
Breakfast7 out of 10
Cleanliness3 out of 10
Value for Price3 out of 10
Service2.5 out of 10
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10
Wonderful
Doug, Feb 2025
Great place to stay, with so many amazing places nearby. Walking and ride sharing is all we really needed.
8.0
Very good
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
Good
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

Policies

Check-in/Check-out

Check in anytime after 3:00 PM, check out anytime before 12:00 PM

Cancellation/prepayment

Cancellation/prepayment policies vary by room type and provider.

Essential information about The Gwen, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Michigan Avenue Chicago

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February
October
C$ 836
C$ 760
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Most expensive month to stay with an average 96% rise in price.
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KAYAK's top tips for your stay at The Gwen, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Michigan Avenue Chicago

  • If you’re after a cheap room at The Gwen, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Michigan Avenue Chicago, then you should consider staying during the low season. The cheapest deals can generally be found in February and June.
  • Prices can also vary depending on which day of the week you stay. For the best room deals at The Gwen, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Michigan Avenue Chicago, plan to stay on a Sunday or Friday. The most expensive day is usually Thursday.
  • The cheapest price a room at The Gwen, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Michigan Avenue Chicago was booked for on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was C$ 378, while the most expensive was C$ 378.
  • How long should you stay at The Gwen, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Michigan Avenue Chicago? KAYAK users usually book their rooms here for 2 days.

FAQs when booking at The Gwen, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Michigan Avenue Chicago

  • 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 3:00 PM and check-out time is 12:00 PM 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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    KAYAK scours the web for all room deals available at The Gwen, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Michigan Avenue Chicago in Chicago and lets you compare them to find the best rate for your stay. Many different travel sites will offer discounts or deals at different times for rooms at The Gwen, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Michigan Avenue Chicago and KAYAK will provide you with prices from a huge range of travel sites. That means that you can always find a great deal for The Gwen, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Michigan Avenue Chicago.

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Distance to airport

7.8
1.7 km
Chicago Midway
15.3 km