The Gwen, Michigan Avenue Chicago FAQs

The Superior Room offers city views in the heart of downtown. The hotel sits at 521 North Rush Street, half a block off the Magnificent Mile between Michigan Avenue and the Chicago River. You are in the middle of the shopping and dining district, and the view reflects that.

You can choose 1 king bed or 2 queen beds . The room is set up for up to 4 guests . A free rollaway/extra bed and a free crib can be added, which helps when a family is sharing.

The room measures 375 sq. ft. and is a one-bedroom layout. Beds are dressed in Frette Italian sheets with premium hypo-allergenic bedding, and there is a pillow menu. Blackout drapes and climate-controlled heating and air conditioning help you sleep well or lie in.

The private bathroom has a separate bathtub and shower . It comes with bathrobes, free toiletries and a hair dryer, and towels are changed on request. Accessible configurations of the room add a transfer shower, a grab bar near the toilet and a height-adjustable showerhead.

The Gwen offers accessible rooms and wheelchair access . Accessible features include lever door handles, a low-height view port in the door, a visual fire alarm and closed-captioned TV. Choose an accessible configuration when booking so the right features are assigned.

The room has a 65-inch LCD TV with premium channels and an iPod dock. Basic Wi-Fi is complimentary at the property. Some booking channels charge for in-room wireless, while members of the hotel's loyalty program who book direct receive complimentary in-room Wi-Fi. A daily destination fee is added to the room rate and unlocks on-site amenities.

Yes for both. The Gwen welcomes children of all ages, and the free crib and rollaway bed make a family stay easier. Couples can book the king layout and be steps from boutiques, restaurants and nightlife. The booking guest must be at least 21.

Upstairs at The Gwen is a fifth-floor Art Deco-inspired rooftop restaurant and bar with skyline views, American cuisine, fire pits and cocktails. Kostali is a Mediterranean restaurant on the lobby level, open for dinner Tuesday to Saturday, and it requires a reservation. There is also a lobby bar. Full breakfast is served daily for a fee.

The Gwen has no swimming pool and no full-service spa . Wellness centers on the 24-hour fitness center , which has treadmills, a Tonal, two Peloton bikes and free weights, and in-room massage can be arranged. Valet parking is $84 per day per the hotel's own FAQ, and electric vehicles must self-park. Dogs up to 40 lbs are welcome for a fee. The property is smoke-free. Check-in is 3:00 PM and check-out is noon, with early arrival or late departure accommodated where possible.

The Deluxe Room has views toward Michigan Avenue . The hotel is at 521 North Rush Street, half a block off the Magnificent Mile, so you are in the middle of the city. Blackout drapes let you darken the room for sleep. If you want wider skyline views, Upstairs at The Gwen , the rooftop restaurant and bar on the 5th floor, is in the same building.

The room is set up with 1 King Bed or 2 Queen Beds and sleeps up to 4 guests in 375 sq. ft. Couples will usually want the king. Friends or a family travelling together can look at the two-queen layout. Bedding is premium and hypo-allergenic with Frette Italian sheets, and there is a pillow menu.

The private bathroom has a separate bathtub and shower , which suits both a long soak and a quick morning rinse. Bathrobes, free toiletries and a hair dryer are provided. Towels are changed on request.

Accessible versions of the Deluxe Room are available in designated rooms. They have a transfer shower, a grab bar near the toilet, a height-adjustable showerhead, lever door handles, a low-height view port in the door, closed-captioned TV and visual fire alarms. Request an accessible room when you book so it can be assigned.

Yes, for both. Children of all ages are welcome , and The Gwen is not an adults-only hotel. The booking guest must be at least 21. The two-queen layout gives a family of four separate sleeping spaces. A couple gets a king bed, a bathtub and shower, and 24-hour room service. Pets up to 40 lbs are welcome for a fee.

Room service runs 24 hours . In the building, Upstairs at The Gwen is a rooftop restaurant and bar with American cuisine, cocktails and fire pits. Kostali is a Mediterranean restaurant on the lobby level, open for dinner Tuesday to Saturday with reservations required. There is also a lobby bar.

The Gwen has no swimming pool and no full-service spa . In-room massage and spa treatments can be arranged. The 24-hour fitness center has treadmills, a Tonal, two Peloton bikes and free weights.

The hotel is a block off Michigan Avenue, with direct enclosed access from the lobby to The Shops at North Bridge . Oak Street's boutiques are roughly a 5-minute walk from Michigan Avenue. The Chicago Riverwalk is about 8 minutes on foot and Water Tower Place about 10. Millennium Park is about 0.6 mi away. The CTA Grand Red Line station is within about a 5-minute walk. The hotel also provides complimentary bicycles for guests.

Check-in is at 3:00 PM and check-out at 12:00 PM . The hotel will try to accommodate early check-in or late check-out requests. A daily destination fee applies on top of the room rate. Valet parking is $84 per day according to the hotel's FAQ, and electric vehicles must be self-parked. The Gwen is a smoke-free property.

The Grand Room at The Gwen, Michigan Avenue Chicago has views toward the Magnificent Mile shopping corridor and the River North surroundings . The hotel sits at 521 North Rush Street, half a block off Michigan Avenue, so the city is right outside your window.

The room has one king bed dressed in Frette Italian sheets, with premium hypo-allergenic bedding and a pillow menu. It is set up for up to 3 guests in 375 sq. ft. , so it suits a couple or a small group who are happy to share one bedroom.

It is a private bathroom with a separate bathtub and a transfer shower . Bathrobes, free toiletries and a hair dryer are provided, and towels are changed on request.

Yes. This room includes accessible features such as lever door handles, a low-height view port in the door, a visual fire alarm, closed captioned TV, a grab bar near the toilet and a height-adjustable showerhead in the transfer shower. The Gwen also offers wheelchair access and accessible rooms across the property.

You get a 65-inch LCD TV with premium channels , an iPod dock, a refrigerator, complimentary bottled water and 24-hour room service . Blackout drapes and climate-controlled heating and air conditioning help with sleep, and WiFi is included. Laundry and dry-cleaning services are available for a fee.

The hotel has enclosed access from the lobby into The Shops at North Bridge and is steps from the Magnificent Mile. On foot, the Chicago Riverwalk is about 8 minutes away, Water Tower Place about 10 minutes and Millennium Park about 0.6 mi. Oak Street Beach is roughly a 10–20 minute walk, and the CTA Grand Red Line station is around a 5-minute walk.

Upstairs at The Gwen is a fifth-floor rooftop restaurant and bar with skyline views, American cuisine and craft cocktails. Kostali is a Mediterranean restaurant on the lobby level from chef Carrie Nahabedian, serving dinner Tuesday to Saturday by reservation. There is also a lobby bar.

The Gwen has no pool or full-service spa . It has a 24-hour fitness center with treadmills, a Tonal, two Peloton bikes and free weights, and in-room massage treatments can be arranged. A daily destination fee applies, and valet parking is charged per day (the hotel's FAQ lists $84). Check-in is at 3:00 PM and check-out at noon, and the booking guest must be at least 21.

The room looks toward Michigan Avenue and the surrounding shopping district . The Gwen sits half a block off the Magnificent Mile, so you are in the middle of the city. Blackout drapes let you darken the room when you want to sleep.

The room has two Queen beds and sleeps up to four guests in 390 sq. ft. It suits two couples travelling together, friends, or a parent with children. The beds are dressed with Frette Italian sheets and premium hypo-allergenic bedding, and there is a pillow menu.

It is a private bathroom with a separate bathtub and shower . Bathrobes, free toiletries, a hair dryer and towels are provided, and towels are changed on request.

Yes. The room includes a transfer shower, a grab bar near the toilet, a height-adjustable showerhead and lever door handles . It also has a low-height view port in the door, a visual fire alarm and a closed-captioned TV. The hotel as a whole offers accessible rooms and wheelchair access.

You get a 65-inch LCD TV with premium channels , an iPod dock and 24-hour room service . There is also a refrigerator with free bottled water, plus air conditioning and heating. Complimentary basic Wi-Fi is part of the stay, though the hotel's daily destination fee applies, so check the total when you book.

Yes. The Gwen welcomes children of all ages, and two Queen beds work well for a family of up to four. The guest who books must be at least 21 to check in. The hotel is smoke-free, and the Shops at North Bridge are reached directly from the lobby.

No. The hotel has no pool and no full-service spa . It does have a 24-hour fitness center with treadmills, a Tonal, two Peloton bikes and free weights, and in-room massage or spa treatments can be arranged. Guests who rank a pool or spa first may want to look elsewhere.

Upstairs at The Gwen is a fifth-floor rooftop restaurant and bar with skyline views, and it serves breakfast through dinner. Kostali is a Mediterranean restaurant on the lobby level. It serves dinner Tuesday to Saturday, and reservations are required. There is also a lobby bar, and 24-hour room service is available to your room.

Check-in is at 3:00 PM and check-out is at 12:00 PM . The hotel will try to accommodate early check-in or late check-out requests. Valet parking is available for a daily fee. Electric vehicles must be self-parked, because valet cannot charge them.

The hotel is at 521 North Rush Street, steps from the Magnificent Mile . Oak Street's boutiques are about a 5-minute walk from Michigan Avenue. Water Tower Place and the Chicago Riverwalk are roughly 10 and 8 minutes on foot. Millennium Park is about 0.6 mi away. The CTA Grand Red Line station is within about a 5-minute walk.

The Junior Suite has a city view . The hotel sits half a block off Michigan Avenue in the heart of the Magnificent Mile, and blackout drapes let you keep mornings dark. For wider skyline vistas, head up to the fifth-floor rooftop at Upstairs at The Gwen.

The suite has 1 king bed and sleeps up to 3 guests . The bed has premium Frette Italian sheets, hypo-allergenic bedding and a pillow menu. Children of all ages are welcome, though the booking guest must be at least 21 to check in.

The private bathroom has a separate bathtub and shower , so you can choose a soak or a quick rinse. It also comes with bathrobes, free toiletries and a hair dryer, and towels are changed on request.

Yes. The suite has a transfer shower, a grab bar near the toilet and a height-adjustable showerhead . It also has lever door handles, a low-height view port in the door, a visual fire alarm and a closed-captioned TV.

You get a 65-inch LCD TV with premium channels , an iPod dock, a refrigerator and complimentary bottled water. 24-hour room service is available, and the room is climate-controlled for heating and air conditioning. Complimentary basic Wi-Fi is offered. Note that the hotel charges a daily destination fee, so check how it applies to your rate.

Upstairs at The Gwen is the fifth-floor rooftop restaurant and bar, with American cuisine, signature cocktails, fire pits and skyline views. Kostali , on the lobby level, serves Mediterranean coastal cuisine from chefs Carrie and Michael Nahabedian, Tuesday to Saturday evenings, by reservation. There is also a lobby bar, and room service runs around the clock.

The hotel connects directly from the lobby to The Shops at North Bridge and is steps from Magnificent Mile shopping. The Chicago Riverwalk is about an 8-minute walk, Millennium Park is about 0.6 mile away, and the CTA Grand Red Line station is within roughly a 5-minute walk. Oak Street Beach is about a 10–20 minute walk from Michigan Avenue.

The Gwen has no pool and no full-service spa . It does have a 24-hour fitness center with treadmills, a Tonal, two Peloton bikes and free weights. In-room massage and spa treatments can be arranged.

Check-in is at 3:00 PM and check-out at 12:00 PM , and the hotel will try to accommodate early check-in or late check-out requests. Valet parking is $84 per day per the hotel's FAQ, and electric vehicles are self-park only. Pets up to 40 lbs are welcome for a fee, and the hotel is smoke-free.

This suite faces the city, with sweeping Chicago views from a hotel set in the historic McGraw-Hill Building, half a block off the Magnificent Mile. Blackout drapes let you darken the room for sleep once the skyline has had its moment.

The suite has one king bed and a double sofa bed in a one-bedroom layout, and it sleeps up to five guests . The king bed suits a couple or a parent and child. The sofa bed gives extra sleeping space for the rest of the group.

The private bathroom has a separate bathtub and shower , so you can choose a soak or a quick rinse. Bathrobes, free toiletries and a hair dryer are provided, and towels are changed on request.

Yes. The suite offers a transfer shower, a grab bar near the toilet, a height-adjustable showerhead and lever door handles . It also has a low-height view port in the door, visual fire alarms and closed-captioned television. The Gwen also has wheelchair access and accessible rooms across the property.

It suits families and small groups , since it sleeps five and children of all ages are welcome. The booking guest must be at least 21 to check in. The Gwen is not adults-only. The one-bedroom layout also gives a longer stay more room than a standard guest room.

Expect Frette Italian sheets, premium hypo-allergenic bedding and a pillow menu . The suite also has a 65-inch LCD TV with premium channels , an iPod dock, a refrigerator and complimentary bottled water. 24-hour room service is available, and the room has climate-controlled air conditioning and heating.

Upstairs at The Gwen is a rooftop restaurant and bar on the 5th floor, with skyline views and fire pits, and it serves breakfast through dinner. Kostali , on the lobby level, serves Mediterranean coastal cuisine from chefs Carrie and Michael Nahabedian. It is open for dinner Tuesday to Saturday and requires a reservation. The hotel also has a lobby bar.

The Gwen has no pool and no full-service spa . Its 24-hour fitness center has treadmills, a Tonal, two Peloton bikes and free weights. In-room massage treatments can be arranged, and guests can borrow complimentary bicycles to explore the Magnificent Mile and the Riverwalk.

The hotel is at 521 North Rush Street , half a block off Michigan Avenue. The lobby connects directly to The Shops at North Bridge, and the CTA Grand Red Line station is about a five-minute walk away. The Chicago Riverwalk is roughly an 8-minute walk, Millennium Park is about 0.6 miles, and Navy Pier is a 15–20 minute walk from the Magnificent Mile.

Check-in is at 3:00 PM and check-out is at noon , and the hotel will try to accommodate early arrival or late departure requests. A daily destination fee applies and is added to the room rate. Valet parking is charged per day, and electric vehicles must self-park. The hotel is smoke-free, and pets up to 40 lbs are welcome for an additional fee.

This suite has a city view . The Gwen sits at 521 North Rush Street, half a block off the Magnificent Mile , between Michigan Avenue and the Chicago River, so you wake up in the middle of the River North and Streeterville neighborhood. For a wider skyline panorama, the hotel's rooftop restaurant and bar, Upstairs at The Gwen on the 5th floor, is a short lift ride away.

The suite is a one-bedroom layout with 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed , sleeping up to 5 guests . The king bed is in the bedroom, and the double sofa bed gives extra sleeping space for children or additional adults. The hotel welcomes children of all ages, though the booking guest must be at least 21 to check in.

Yes. With a king bed plus a double sofa bed, the Deluxe Suite suits families or small groups who want to share one suite rather than book several rooms. The Gwen is not an adults-only hotel. Pets up to 40 lbs are also welcome under the hotel's pet policy, which carries a cleaning fee and a daily per-pet charge.

The suite has a private bathroom with a separate bathtub and shower . It comes with bathrobes, free toiletries, a hair dryer and towels that are changed on request. The shower is a transfer shower with a height-adjustable showerhead.

The suite is equipped with accessibility features : a transfer shower, a height-adjustable showerhead, a grab bar near the toilet, lever door handles, a low-height view port in the door, a visual fire alarm and a closed-captioned TV. The hotel as a whole offers barrier-free facilities, including wheelchair access.

The suite is built around rest. It has Frette Italian sheets , premium and hypo-allergenic bedding, a pillow menu and blackout drapes to keep out the city lights. The air conditioning and heating are climate-controlled, which helps in Chicago's hot, humid summers and its frigid winters.

The suite has 24-hour room service , a refrigerator and complimentary bottled water. In the hotel, Upstairs at The Gwen serves American cuisine from breakfast through dinner, with skyline views, fire pits and cocktails. Kostali , the lobby-level Mediterranean restaurant from chefs Carrie and Michael Nahabedian, serves dinner Tuesday to Saturday and requires a reservation. Weekend afternoons bring the Tipsy Tea experience upstairs.

The hotel has enclosed access from the lobby into The Shops at North Bridge and is steps from Magnificent Mile shopping. Water Tower Place is about a 10-minute walk, and the Chicago Riverwalk about 8 minutes. Millennium Park is roughly 0.6 mile away, and Navy Pier is a 15-20 minute walk or a short bus ride. Oak Street Beach is about a 10-20 minute walk. The CTA Grand Red Line station is within about 5 minutes on foot, and the hotel provides complimentary bicycles for guests.

A daily destination fee applies and is added to the room rate; reported amounts run from roughly $25 to $29.35 per night. Valet parking is $84 per day according to the hotel's own FAQ. Electric vehicles must be self-parked. Complimentary basic Wi-Fi is part of the stay. Check-in is at 3:00 PM and check-out at noon, and the hotel will try to accommodate early arrival or late departure requests. Wellness centers on the 24-hour fitness center , which has treadmills, a Tonal, two Peloton bikes and free weights. The hotel has no pool or full-service spa, though in-room treatments can be arranged.

This suite has a city view with a terrace outlook , set above Michigan Avenue. The Gwen sits at 521 North Rush Street, half a block off the Magnificent Mile, so the skyline setting is part of the appeal of the Junior Suite, Terrace.

The suite has one bedroom with 1 King Bed and sleeps up to three guests . The king bed comes with a pillow menu, Frette Italian sheets, hypo-allergenic bedding and premium bedding. Blackout drapes help with sleep.

The private bathroom has a separate bathtub and shower , plus bathrobes, free toiletries and a hair dryer. Towels can be changed on request.

Yes. The room includes a transfer shower, a grab bar near the toilet, a height-adjustable showerhead, lever door handles, a low-height view port in the door, a visual fire alarm and closed captioned TV . The hotel also offers accessible rooms and wheelchair access.

You'll find a 65-inch LCD TV with premium channels , an iPod dock, a refrigerator and free bottled water. Complimentary basic Wi-Fi is also offered, and 24-hour room service is available for late arrivals or early starts.

A daily destination fee applies and is added to the room rate; it covers amenities such as Wi-Fi. Valet parking is $84 per day according to the hotel's own FAQ, and electric vehicles must self-park. Pets up to 40 lbs are welcome for a cleaning fee plus a daily charge.

Upstairs at The Gwen is a rooftop restaurant and bar on the 5th floor with skyline views, American cuisine, signature cocktails and fire pits. Kostali , on the lobby level, serves Mediterranean coastal cuisine from chefs Carrie and Michael Nahabedian, Tuesday to Saturday evenings by reservation. Room service runs around the clock.

The hotel's lobby has an enclosed link to The Shops at North Bridge , and the Magnificent Mile is steps away. Walking times are roughly 8 minutes to the Chicago Riverwalk and 10 minutes to Water Tower Place. Millennium Park is about 0.6 mile away. The CTA Grand Red Line station is about a 5-minute walk.

The Gwen has no pool and no full-service spa . Wellness centres on the 24-hour fitness center , with treadmills, a Tonal, two Peloton bikes and free weights, and in-room massage can be arranged. Check-in is from 3:00 PM and check-out is at noon . The booking guest must be at least 21, and children of all ages are welcome.

The suite has a city view and opens onto a private terrace , so you can take in the skyline outside your own door. The hotel sits half a block off Michigan Avenue, between the Magnificent Mile and the Chicago River, in the River North and Streeterville area.

The suite is a one-bedroom layout with 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed , and it sleeps up to 5 guests . The king bed is in the bedroom and the sofa bed is in the separate sitting area. The booking guest must be at least 21 to check in. Children of all ages are welcome.

The private bathroom has a separate bathtub and shower . It comes with bathrobes, free toiletries and a hair dryer, and towels are changed on request. Accessible fixtures are available where noted: a transfer shower, a height-adjustable showerhead and a grab bar near the toilet.

Yes. Features include a transfer shower, grab bar near the toilet, height-adjustable showerhead, lever door handles, a low-height view port in the door, closed-captioned TV and a visual fire alarm . The hotel also offers barrier-free facilities, including wheelchair access and accessible rooms.

The bedding is aimed at restful nights: Frette Italian sheets, hypo-allergenic premium bedding, a pillow menu and blackout drapes . The room is climate-controlled with both heating and air conditioning. For downtime there is a 65-inch LCD TV with premium channels and an iPod dock.

The suite includes complimentary bottled water , an in-room refrigerator and 24-hour room service . Complimentary basic Wi-Fi is offered at the hotel, and the 24-hour fitness center has treadmills, a Tonal, two Peloton bikes and free weights. A daily destination fee is added to the room rate. Valet parking is $84 per day according to the hotel, and laundry and dry-cleaning are available for a fee.

With a king bed, a double sofa bed and a separate sitting area , the suite works for families or small groups of up to five. Couples get a private terrace and room to spread out. For longer stays, 24-hour room service, an in-room refrigerator and laundry services are useful.

Upstairs at The Gwen is a rooftop restaurant and bar on the 5th floor. It serves American cuisine, signature cocktails, and fire pits with skyline views. Kostali , on the lobby level, is a Mediterranean restaurant from chefs Carrie and Michael Nahabedian. It serves dinner Tuesday to Saturday, requires a reservation and has a smart casual dress code. There is also a lobby bar.

The lobby has enclosed access to The Shops at North Bridge , and the Magnificent Mile is steps away. The Chicago Riverwalk is about an 8-minute walk and Water Tower Place about 10 minutes. Millennium Park is roughly 0.6 mile away. The CTA Grand Red Line station is within about a 5-minute walk , and the hotel provides complimentary bicycles.

The Gwen has no swimming pool and no full-service spa . Wellness centers on the 24-hour fitness center, and in-room massage treatments can be arranged. The hotel is smoke-free. Check-in is at 3:00 PM and check-out at noon, and the hotel will try to accommodate early check-in or late check-out requests.