Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel

4.0 star property
4-star hotel near Michigan Avenue

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2 bars/lounges
2 bars/lounges
Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk
Meeting facility
Meeting facility

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry

Explore the area

Map
1 W Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL, 60601
  • Chicago Riverwalk
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Michigan Avenue
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Millennium Park
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Chicago, IL (MDW-Midway Intl.)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Club Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, City View

  • 46 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Club Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Mobility Accessible, Roll-in Shower)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Club Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, River View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Mobility Accessible, Roll-In Shower)

  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, River View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 93 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Executive Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, River View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 74 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed (Mobility/Hearing Accessible, Tub)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(50 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(30 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed (Mobility Accessible, Roll-In Shower)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, River View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Mobility/Hearing Accessible, Tub)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, River View (Mobility Accessible, Roll-in Shower)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Chicago

Downtown Chicago stay.A stay at this Downtown Chicago hotel places you steps from Chicago Theatre and a 5-minute walk from Michigan Avenue. Chicago Riverwalk and Millennium Park are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Chicago Theatre - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Chicago Riverwalk - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Michigan Avenue - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Millennium Park - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Merchandise Mart - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Clark-Lake Station - 4 min walk
  • Millennium Station - 7 min walk
  • Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪State and Lake Chicago Tavern - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪House of Blues Restaurant & Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Tiny Tapp & Cafe - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel

4-star hotel near Michigan Avenue
Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel offers its guests an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. WiFi is free in public spaces.

22 meeting rooms and limo/town car service are available. Event space at this hotel measures 10640 square feet (988 square meters) and includes a conference center. The business-friendly Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel also features multilingual staff, a garden, and concierge services. For a fee, parking is available.

This 4-star Chicago hotel is smoke free.

  • 560 guestrooms or units
  • 27 levels
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • 10640 sq ft of conference space
  • 988 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1991
  • Deli
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Conference center
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Car service
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • ATM
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel offers 560 air-conditioned accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Televisions come with premium cable channels, pay movies, and Netflix. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Chicago hotel provides wireless Internet access for a surcharge. Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary weekday newspapers, and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Filipino, French, Latvian, Polish, Serbian, Spanish

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (USD 14.95 per day)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Bus station shuttle (surcharge)
  • Limo/town car service
  • Covered valet parking on site (USD 88 per day; includes in/out privileges)

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 5 to 25 for adults and USD 5 to 25 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Indoor pool

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
  • Grab bar in bathtub
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Lever door handles
  • Low-height door lock
  • Low-height electrical outlets in bathroom
  • Low-height view port in door
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 27-inch TV with premium cable channels
  • Netflix
  • Pay movies

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free weekday newspapers
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Separate sitting area
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
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

This property offers transfers from the bus station (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 50 per accommodation, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Destination fee: USD 35.22 per accommodation, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 5 to 25 for adults, and USD 5 to 25 for children
  • Fee for in-room wireless internet: USD 14.95 per day (rates may vary)
  • Covered valet parking fee: USD 88 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 50 per accommodation, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, and Union Pay. Cash is not accepted. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott).

Property Registration Number 60601, 60601, Hotel License

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

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Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 714 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 183 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 56 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 36 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 1003 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

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

8/10 Good

Cheryl

Too upscale for a vending machine

There was no vending machine to buy a drink which forced you to leave the hotel or pay high prices for it. For the price you should have internet free.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excelent Service!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

David

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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Bad food & no sound proofing

Nice hotel, decent location, but beware the view of theTrump sign across the river & prepare to gag. The room was clean and beds comfortable. Neither the heat control or toilet flush were working properly. We were forced to pay for a "destination package" of $25/day for hotel food -- will never stay here again because of this. The menus of the 4 or 5 eateries was unappealing. We settled on one since we were forced to partially pay for it anyway. The food was bland at best; we requested extra salt and pepper just to give it some flavor. Room service breakfast on day 2 -- again forced to partially pay for it. They forget to cook spinach in the omlet, so dumped a handful of uncooked spinach in the tray and threw the omlet on top. The third omlet ingredient wasn't included at all. I'm in downtown Chicago; I can walk less than block and get good food. Maybe this is why they force you to pay for hotel food; otherwise no one will eat it. We were on the 12th floor, with no sound proofing to the outside street, so listened to repeated sirens and bucket boys drumming into the night. As I said, will not stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jack

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

10/10 Excellent

Annette

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

10/10 Excellent

Ny

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha, Grand Rapids

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel right where everything is! Great staff who were eager to help with our things. Room was refreshed every day. Pool area was clean and it was warmed. High class place for work or pleasure. I will stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Service was Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Srinath

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

JOE

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

6/10 Okay

Dominique

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Great views, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Willie

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Dinesh

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mandi

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect place to stay if you are going to the chicago theater. Just a quick walk across the street. Many restaurant options in close proximity. Very clean and friendly, helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ayesha D

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I liked everything about it
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jesus

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

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location!

We had a wonderful view. Good breakfast. Right next door to Chicago Theatre and Mccormick's steakhouse.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Felicia

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fernando

Business traveller
Great service
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025