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- Hand sanitizer available to guests & staff
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
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#68 of 220 hotels in Chicago
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Make Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel your destination of choice for your visit to the Windy City. From the moment you step into our elegant lobby, we'll provide you with all you need for a first-class stay. You'll be delighted with our contemporary hotel rooms and suites; each one provides amenities like Netflix, 47-inch TVs and marble bathrooms, and many boast striking panoramic views of the Chicago River and the surrounding downtown cityscape. Take a refreshing swim in our heated indoor pool, or unwind with a perfectly-poured cocktail and creative American cuisine at Raised, which offers a sensational rooftop setting and a uniquely modern ambiance. Plan your wedding or business event at our hotel to take advantage of over 40,000 square feet of light-filled, stylish venue space; we also feature top-notch planning and catering services. We're situated in the Theater District, near many famous attractions; the Chicago Theater is only steps away. Style and substance blend seamlessly at Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel.
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Property amenities
Paid public parking on-site
Wifi
Pool
Fitness Center with Gym / Workout Room
Bar / lounge
Bicycle rental
Bowling offsite
Car hire
Parking
Paid wifi
Indoor pool
Heated pool
Restaurant
Breakfast available
Breakfast in the room
Rooftop bar
Tennis court offsite
Conference facilities
Banquet room
Meeting rooms
Rooftop terrace
Baggage storage
Concierge
Convenience store
Non-smoking hotel
ATM on site
Doorperson
24-hour front desk
Express check-in / check-out
Dry cleaning
Laundry service
Ironing service
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Room features
Air conditioning
Desk
Interconnected rooms available
Room service
Cable / satellite TV
Flatscreen TV
Bath / shower
Complimentary toiletries
Safe
Telephone
Iron
Private bathrooms
Wake-up service / alarm clock
On-demand movies
Radio
Hair dryer
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Room types
Landmark view
Non-smoking rooms
Suites
Family rooms
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HOTEL CLASS
HOTEL STYLE
Green
River View
Languages Spoken
English, French, Spanish, Chinese and 4 more
Location
Full view
100Great for walkers
Grade: 100 out of 100
333Restaurantswithin 0.3 miles
83Attractionswithin 0.3 miles
Contact
1 W Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60601-1631
Getting there
State/LakeChicago L2 min
LakeChicago L3 min
Rental CarsSee rental cars from $34/day
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We stayed here for 3 nights and thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Loved the location and felt very safe. The rooms were very comfortable and my daughter enjoyed the lobby and restaurant. Our last after we checked out they stored our luggage for us until later in the day and were very accommodating. Overall we very pleased with our stay and would absolutely stay here again. The only issue we had was it can take a while for the hot water in the shower (not all the time but at times). Finally I called down to the front desk and they did let me in on a tip - run the sink and shower at the same time for a minute to accelerate the hot water to the room. Weird but worked!
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Date of stay: October 2021Trip type: Traveled as a couple
Room Tip: Sometimes it can take a while for the hot water in the shower, front desk gave me a tip to run...
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We splurged a bit for a hotel this time because we wanted ON the River Walk and we wanted a VIEW of the River Walk from our hotel room. So, knowing we splurged, it was well worth it to us because it achieved our goals! We didn’t have a car this trip; just taxied in fro O’Hare…..and then walked anywhere we wanted to go. Perfect location for this….and perfectly safe. Wandered along the River Walk, walked to Millennium Park, Grant Park, the Navy Pier, great restaurants & shopping, entertainment. Ate dinner one evening at the hotel’s rooftop Raised Bar….great ambiance. Launching for the Sunset River/Lake cruise was a short walk away (can see it from our hotel window). Hotel was clean; staff were helpful. Will likely stay there again.
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Date of stay: October 2021Trip type: Traveled as a couple
Room Tip: Parking in downtown Chicago (including at the hotel) is horribly expensive…..so leave the car at...
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Televisions were terrible. With bad service(tv) great location. Lobby music very loud. Felt Iike I was walking into a night club. Rooms were clean. Concierge doesn’t start work til after 11 am. And none on some days.plan accordingly. On a positive note Jonathan at the front desk was excellent . Chance of second stay? 3 out of 10
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Date of stay: October 2021Trip type: Traveled solo
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Response from Beth McKissick, General Manager at Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel
Responded 1 week ago
Thank you so much for the kind words about hotel cleanliness and your experience with Jonathan. I apologize that the tv and lobby music were a frustration during your stay. As business levels increase, we look forward to adding additional hours to our current concierge staffing. I hope that you will give us a second stay on your next visit to Chicago.
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A good business class hotel. My higher floor river facing room had a good view, nice ambient light and decent bed. Quiet for the most part, couldn’t hear neighbors and street noise not significant like the hotels closer to Michigan Ave. Rooftop bar not a mob scene which gives the hotel lobby a more relaxed feel than LondonHouse, where nightlife dominates.
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Date of stay: September 2021Trip type: Traveled on business
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We stayed over the Labor Day weekend when the hotel was packed with a large wedding. For three consecutive days we could not get a seat at the roof top bar, despite being a staying guest. The hours for the dining room seemed a little odd, particularly when the hotel was full, and the only place for breakfast was the lobby bar (Staytion). On Sunday, when they did open the restaurant for breakfast seating (maybe enough people complained), they only opened half if the seating, so it was immediately full. The lobby staff were very friendly and professional. The room was cleaned every day. We had two queen beds, one was a little 'used' and we sank in the middle of it. On the morning we left, we had to leave at around 7am to catch the Orange Line to Midway, we could not get any breakfast in the hotel - they don't begin until 7am, and there was already a queue at the lobby bar. Excellent location on the river, easy walking to Michigan Ave, less than a block to the "L". We would stay again.…
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Date of stay: September 2021
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PRICE RANGE
$224 - $574 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
ALSO KNOWN AS
renaissance hotel chicago, chicago renaissance, renaissance chicago hotel
LOCATION
United StatesIllinoisChicagoCentral / Downtown / The Loop / Theater District
NUMBER OF ROOMS
560
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Claim Your Listing Frequently Asked Questions about Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel
Which popular attractions are close to Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel?
Nearby attractions include Drunk Shakespeare (0.1 miles), Chicago River (0.2 miles), and American Writers Museum (0.2 miles).
What are some of the property amenities at Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include an indoor pool, a rooftop bar, and an on-site restaurant.
Which room amenities are available at Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel?
Top room amenities include air conditioning, a flat screen TV, and a desk.
What food & drink options are available at Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel?
Guests can enjoy a rooftop bar, an on-site restaurant, and a lounge during their stay.
Is parking available at Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel?
Yes, paid public parking nearby and paid public parking on-site are available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel?
Conveniently located restaurants include Do-Rite Donuts & Chicken, Shaw's Crab House, and RPM Steak.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel?
Yes, guests have access to an indoor pool and a fitness center during their stay.
Is Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel located near the city center?
Yes, it is 0.6 miles away from the center of Chicago.
Are any cleaning services offered at Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel?
Yes, dry cleaning and laundry service are offered to guests.
Does Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel offer any business services?
Yes, it conveniently offers meeting rooms, a banquet room, and conference facilities.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English, Spanish, French, Chinese, Polish, Filipino, and Serbian.