Grand Room, 1 King Bed
- 375 sq ft
- Sleeps 3
- 1 King bed
About this room
Step into the Grand Room at The Gwen, Michigan Avenue Chicago, a thoughtfully appointed 375 sq. ft. retreat located a block off the Magnificent Mile. The room blends refined Art Deco touches with modern comforts and offers views toward Chicago’s bustling shopping corridor and River North surroundings, placing you steps from the city’s best retail and dining.
The bedroom centers on a single King Bed dressed in Frette Italian sheets and premium, hypo-allergenic bedding with a curated pillow menu for personalized sleep. The accommodation sleeps 3 guests and provides climate-controlled heating and air conditioning, blackout drapes, and in-room entertainment including a 65-inch LCD TV with premium channels and an iPod dock. Accessibility features are integrated throughout the room, including lever door handles, a low-height view port in the door, and visual fire alarms.
The private bathroom pairs a separate bathtub with a transfer shower, a height-adjustable showerhead, grab bar near the toilet, and other accessible fittings; bathrobes, free toiletries, and a hair dryer are supplied, with towels and bed sheets changed on request. Practical comforts include a refrigerator, complimentary bottled water, 24-hour room service, and complimentary Wi‑Fi. The Grand Room delivers attentive, accessible hospitality—perfect for guests seeking a central Chicago base with elevated bedding, thoughtful in-room amenities, and the convenience of The Gwen’s downtown location.
What's included
- Windows frame views toward the Magnificent Mile shopping corridor and River North
- 375 sq. ft. Grand Room with a one-bedroom layout and private bathroom
- One king bed in Frette Italian sheets, sleeping up to three guests
- Private bathroom with separate bathtub and transfer shower, plus robes and free toiletries
- Refined Art Deco touches and modern comforts inside the historic McGraw-Hill Building
- Refrigerator and complimentary bottled water for drinks kept cold in the room
- 65-inch LCD TV with premium channels, iPod dock, 24-hour room service and WiFi
- Hotel guests can use the 24-hour fitness center with Peloton bikes and a Tonal
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What does the Grand Room, 1 King Bed look out on?
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.
How is the bed set up and how many people can stay in the room?
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.
What is the bathroom like in the Grand Room?
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.
Is the Grand Room suitable for guests who need accessible features?
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.
What comforts and in-room services come with this room?
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.
How close is the hotel to shopping, parks and the river?
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.
Where can I eat or have a drink without leaving the hotel?
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.
What should I know about wellness facilities, fees and parking before booking?
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.
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375 sq. ft. / 3 Guests
Step into the Grand Room at The Gwen, Michigan Avenue Chicago, a thoughtfully appointed 375 sq. ft. retreat located a block off the Magnificent Mile. The room blends refined Art Deco touches with modern comforts and offers views toward Chicago’s bustling shopping corridor and River North surroundings, placing you steps from the city’s best retail and dining. The bedroom centers on a single King Bed dressed in Frette Italian sheets and premium, hypo-allergenic bedding with a curated pillow menu for personalized sleep. The accommodation sleeps 3 guests and provides climate-controlled heating and air conditioning, blackout drapes, and in-room entertainment including a 65-inch LCD TV with premium channels and an iPod dock. Accessibility features are integrated throughout the room, including lever door handles, a low-height view port in the door, and visual fire alarms.
What's included
- Windows frame views toward the Magnificent Mile shopping corridor and River North
- 375 sq. ft. Grand Room with a one-bedroom layout and private bathroom
- One king bed in Frette Italian sheets, sleeping up to three guests
- Private bathroom with separate bathtub and transfer shower, plus robes and free toiletries
- Refined Art Deco touches and modern comforts inside the historic McGraw-Hill Building
- Refrigerator and complimentary bottled water for drinks kept cold in the room
- 65-inch LCD TV with premium channels, iPod dock, 24-hour room service and WiFi
- Hotel guests can use the 24-hour fitness center with Peloton bikes and a Tonal