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W Chicago Lake Shore

644 N Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60611
W Chicago Lake Shore
Real Traveler Rating: 4.3 out of 5 based on 511 reviews from 4 sources
Highly Recommended
Clean: Rating of 4.5 out of 5
Service: Rating of 4.3 out of 5
Location: Rating of 4.5 out of 5
Value: Rating of 3.8 out of 5
Room: Rating of 4.4 out of 5
call to book: 1-800-546-4167 hotels.com
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Highly Recommended
Based on 511 reviews
from 4 sources
  • Overall: Rating of 4.3 out of 5

    "As two 20-something females, we loved the place and certainly would recommend it to others." source Hotels.com

    "great location right on lsd (lake shore drive) it would be a great place to stay at during the summer since your right next to the water, its also very easy to pickup a cab at." source Travelocity

    "Great quality, great views, wonderful hotel staff at the front desk and at the door." source Expedia

    "Our favorite restaurants during our stay were Rosebud (Italian) and Zed 451 (Brazilian Steakhouse), and these were both highly recommended by the concierge." source Travelocity

    "You better trust the person you are staying with does not open those blinds at the wrong time :) I would definately stay there again." source Travelocity

  • Clean: Rating of 4.5 out of 5

    "Hotel was clean, comfy beds, yummy bath toiletries, has terrifc bar & obviously trendy & very happening nightclub." source Travelocity

    "nice, clean and good location." source Expedia

    "Wow this city is magic the buildings are owesome clean streets." source Travelocity

  • Service: Rating of 4.3 out of 5

    "We had great service in the restaurant that was really fast, and room service was pretty sweet too." source Travelocity

    "Take advantage of the whenever/whatever room service, with several menus from morning to night :)." source Travelocity

    "I found the service to be less than stellar as I think the staff needs a refresher in "Happy Customer Service"." source Expedia

    "Complimentary car service whithin 5 miles is very nice." source Expedia

    "But the Valet service was LOUSY." source Travelocity

  • Location: Rating of 4.5 out of 5

    "Walking distance to Navy Pier, downtown, close to water taxi pick-ups and eating establishment." source Orbitz

    "Location is too far from Michigan in my opinion." source Hotels.com

    "At this hotel, we were within walking distance of many shops, restaurants, and bars." source Travelocity

    "Other then that the hotel was in a great location and was wonderful." source Expedia

    "Location was very good." source Hotels.com

  • Room: Rating of 4.4 out of 5

    "The negative aspects were that there was no coffee pot in the room (although there is complementary coffee in the lobby." source Orbitz

    "Rooms were very small and bathrooms were tiny. Limited privacy in bathrooms due to sliding ""bamboo"" door and large shuttered window between room and bathroom." source Travelocity

    "Big room with great view and nice finishes - trouble free stay." source Expedia

    "The only negative is the room layout. The rooms are very small and the bathroom has a shuttered window into the room." source Travelocity

    "Room was extremely small. We had to stand aside to let eachother pass from one side of the room to the other." source Travelocity

More information on W Chicago Lake Shore

The W Chicago - Lakeshore offers a birds-eye (think seagull) view of things. Situated along Lake Shore Drive near the Navy Pier, it's the only hotel in Chicago directly overlooking Lake Michigan, and also provides easy access to the beach itself. So bring your flip-flops (weather permitting) and after you've hit the beach, head for home (that's us). The W Chicago - Lakeshore surrounds guests with impeccable service and distinctive style. From the luxurious down-stuffed beds in each of our 520 deluxe guest rooms and suites, to the versatile meeting spaces equipped with the latest technological wizardry, and High Speed Internet Access in all guest and meeting rooms, we've overlooked nothing. Relax in our soothing, Zen-like Living Room. Head for the roof-top lounge to drink in astonishing lake and city views and sizzling nightlife. Enjoy an intimate dinner for two at our signature restaurant. Or retreat to your spacious room, fully-stocked with every comfort, including our own W "Munchie" box, a snacker's utopia. And if you need anything else, our Whatever/Whenever desk is on duty 24/7. Whether you're here for business or pleasure, we're prepared to help you enjoy the best of both worlds. And with a prime lake view location, we're convenient to the best of everything in the city, from the festivities of Navy Pier to the premiere shopping of Michigan Avenue. Have a blast!

Check-in Time:

3:00 PM

Check-out Time:

12:00 PM

Total Rooms:

520

Total Floors:

33

Rooms:

All rooms include: 250-thread Count Linens, Pillow Top Mattress, Goose Down Comforter, 27 inch Color Remote Control Television with Cable, Pay-per-view Movies and High Speed Internet Access with Wireless Keyboard, 2 phones (one with data port and speaker phone capabilities and another 900 MHz cordless dual line phone), Aveda Bath Products, W Blend Coffee and Coffee Maker, Hairdryer, CD Player, Plush Terry Lined Cotton Bathrobe, Alarm Clock Radio.

Price

$219-$429 double; from $399 suite, Expensive

Credit Cards Accepted

AE, DC, DISC, MC, V

Directions

Nearby Airports:* Chicago Midway Airport - 12 Miles* Chicago O'Hare International Airport - 18 MilesNearby Cities:* Cicero - 10 Miles* Lincolnwood - 11 Miles * Evanston - 12 Miles * Berwyn - 14 Miles * Maywood - 14 Miles* Rivergrove - 14 Miles * Skokie - 15 Miles* Melrose Park - 16 Miles * Rosemont - 18 Miles * Elmhurst - 19 Miles * Des Plaines - 21 Miles * Oak Brook - 22 Miles * Wheaton - 27 Miles * Boilingbrook - 30 Miles * Schaumburg - 30 Miles * Naperville - 34 Miles * Gurnee - 44 Miles

Area

Chicago, Cicero, Lincolnwood, Evanston, Berwyn, Maywood, Rivergrove, Skokie, Melrose Park, Rosemont, Elmhurst, Des Plaines, Oak Brook, Wheaton, Boilingbrook, Schaumburg, Naperville, Gurnee

Parking

Valet parking $44 w/in-out privileges

Pets

Pets accepted

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