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    Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel

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    #65 of 197 Hotels in Chicago
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    1 W Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60601-1631
    +1 844-631-0595
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    4.5
    1,859 reviews
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    • Very good34%
    • Average9%
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    “the river”(331 reviews)
    “great location”(358 reviews)
    “a river view room”(38 reviews)
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    All reviewsthe rivergreat locationa river view roomthe concierge loungethe theater districtstate streetwacker drivewithin walking distancethe looplobby barchicago downtownhouse of blueshigh floorblue lineking bedmillennium parkdefinitely stay here again
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    Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile
    View From Our Room

    This hotel has a prime location that's super close to many fun things to do in Chicago. It's a beautiful facility with magnificent rooms. The view from our hotel room was actually the same view we were shown on an official walking tour so, one...More

    1  Thank Carrie N
    Response from RenaissanceChicago, Kelsey, Executive Assistant at Renaissance Chicago Downtown HotelResponded 5 days ago

    Carrie N - We hope you enjoyed exploring the windy city! We were delighted you could take it all in from our point of view!

    Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile
    Great Hotel, but would do things different if we stay again

    Pros: Great Location, nice views of Chicago river, modern, clean room, clean bathroom, great water pressure in shower, beautiful pool, safe and mini fridge in room, comfortable linens and plenty of pillows, excellent blackout curtains, quick in and out service for valet with 15 minute...More

    Thank WC28
    Response from RenaissanceChicago, Kelsey, Executive Assistant at Renaissance Chicago Downtown HotelResponded 5 days ago

    WC28 - Thank you for your time and feedback. We will be sharing all this information with our leadership team. We certainly hope you will stay with us again so we have the opportunity to truly wow you during the stay.

    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Great view and great location, wish I could rate it higher

    First the pros: - The view is amazing (see photos). We booked a river-view executive suite and could not be happier with the view. I could sit for hours and watch the boats float by. - The location is fantastic. It is practically touching the...More

    Thank emilys2222
    Response from RenaissanceChicago, Kelsey, Executive Assistant at Renaissance Chicago Downtown HotelResponded 6 days ago

    emilys2222 - We appreciate you sharing your experience with us and will be working with our team to correct some of the opportunities you mentioned in your feedback. We truly hope you will allow us the chance to build on that pros list the next...More

    Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile
    Convention Disaster

    Renaissance Chicago was taken over by Marriott and a convention contract signed two years ago by my alumni organization, was not honored until my organization pushed hard. Although they ultimately agreed, the food was below minimum standard. Overflow guests during the gala night walked out...More

    Thank Daniel J
    Response from RenaissanceChicago, Kelsey, Executive Assistant at Renaissance Chicago Downtown HotelResponded 6 days ago

    Daniel J - We were very concerned to learn your experience was anything less than perfect. Our hotel has been a Renaissance Hotel and part of the Marriott family for 10+ years so we were a bit alarmed that this incorrect information was shared with...More

    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Improved since my last stay

    I stayed here for 5 nights with my 15-year-old daughter. It was my second visit here; it's been updated since the last time. The location is ideal for exploring the city. Our room was large and comfortable, with a wonderful view of the river. We...More

    Thank dephal
    Response from RenaissanceChicago, Kelsey, Executive Assistant at Renaissance Chicago Downtown HotelResponded 6 days ago

    dephal - We appreciate all your feedback and were delighted to receive the kind comments about our team!

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    "Higher floors will have less noise. Facing the river will likely have less noise, and will definitely have..."
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