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The Wade

The Wade
The Wade – Chicago, IL
The Wade – Chicago, IL
Check in 4:00 PM
Check out 12:00 PM

About The Wade

With stunning views of Lake Michigan and moments from the excitement of Navy Pier, this hotel is close to top attractions and features contemporary guestrooms. After a restful nights sleep on the The Wade soft featherbeds, start the morning with an energizing workout in the modern fitness center. Visit Current Chicago, the on-site restaurant specializing in seasonal Italian cuisine. Guests can enjoy lake views while enjoying sipping a microbrew or boutique wine. Enjoy an in-room film on flat-screen TVs. Spend the day relaxing at Ohio Street Beach or explore the campus of Northwestern University, both located only seconds from the "The Wade". Popular Chicago attractions, including Willis Tower and the luxury shops of the Magnificent Mile are also easily accessible.

Amenities

  • On-site parking
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting space
  • Fitness center
  • On-site dining
  • Valet parking
  • Bar / lounge
  • Café / coffee shop
  • Breakfast available
  • Business center
  • Express check-in / check-out
  • Concierge
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Pool
  • Spa / sauna
  • Pet friendly
  • Family friendly
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transit access
  • Smoke-free property

Reviews

4.1 / 5
Great 2303 reviews
  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Excellent hotel for the price! Excellent location. Nice pool. Nice outdoor area. Amazing view!!

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    At 9:32am, Gary brings out the breakfast. I’m annoyed, not even given the option after this experience of “ma’am, would you still like to dine in?”

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    The truth is that this hotel is one of the best, good service, a very pleasant stay, everything clean and tidy, there is nothing to complain about

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    The location is great and my room was facing the lake/Navy Pier. Access to Navy Pier was great.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    It was the perfect location for our family. Amazing views and a short walk anywhere we needed to be!

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Great location. Very friendly and helpful. Lake side view rooms are awesome. Short walk to navy pier

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    The hotel is a good location. I will say the elevator situation is horrible!! The line during peak hours is crazy but nice stay. The did run out of towels the last night and had to wait until the morning for some. Other than the elevator and towel situation, I would stay here again.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    We booked this room to watch the 4th of July fireworks. The lake view room had a spectacular view of navy pier. The bellhop was very helpful and friendly. The hotel seems a little dated but everything seemed to function properly. Pool was nice. Short walk to navy pier. Kids had a great time. Would definitely stay again.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Refrigerator in the room. Clean and quiet. Good location, especially if you're getting around on public transit. Good restaurants in the area The Wade did not respond to a Booking.com "special request" (can I drop my bag off earlier than check-in), and reaching them by phone took me through the usual AI-hell. But once I got through, they said "okay." No in-room coffee, and lobby coffee didn't start until about 6:00am. Temps were as high as 99°F during my stay, but can't blame The Wade for that! A/C was more than fine.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    The view was spectacular.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Everything is great, valet parking great!,easy access to the shores, food many options available.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    My favorite hotel in Chicago. Love it

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Most of their amenities and cool views were closed off. The only perk is their beds and the location of the hotel. It is not kept up.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    I like the location it was nice. Well I didn’t like that the bartenders on 6/30/1968 around 1000 or 1100 while we was at the bar a couple came to the bar with their dog. And the bartenders allowed them to let their dog drink out of glasses on the bar. This was very disgusting to me for them to allow a dog to drink out of the glasses.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Cons - Maintenance had to come to our room 3 times. 1 - TV didn’t work and 2 times to due to the ac not working and then they need to replace it. They did not have towels? We only got two and they said they had no more every time we reached out for some.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Amazing all around

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    The young lady that checked me in was absolutely amazing the entire stay. There’s a lot of water damage on the wood in the rooms to the point where it is bubbled up. The pillows are soft but flat and the duvet covers felt like it was possibly rubber. The television options were horrible. It is a nice hotel but it shows that they rely more so on the view and area vs how the upkeep is. I had a lot of dust piles in corners and my ceilings had spots on it.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Staffs are friendly but didn’t solved the room issue. My room was right behind the elevator. It was so loud that I couldn't sleep. I asked to change it to the another room, but I didn't hear anything after.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Everything was close to me. The shower tube was yellow and I didn’t have a microwave to heat up my bbs milk and had to wait a lot to get my car.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Nice hotel, nice location, very poor cell reception. I could not receive or make calls from the room, I had to go outside to use my phone. In my line of work that's a deal killer.

Frequently asked questions about The Wade

Does The Wade have free Wi-Fi?
Yes, The Wade offers free Wi-Fi for all guests. Free wired internet is also available in select rooms.
Does The Wade offer parking?
Yes, The Wade offers both self-parking and valet parking. Fees may apply.
Does The Wade have meeting spaces, conference centers, or conference rooms?
Yes. The Wade features meeting spaces and dedicated conference rooms, suitable for corporate meetings and group gatherings. Banquet and reception facilities are also available.
Does The Wade have a fitness center?
Yes, The Wade features an on-site fitness center for guests. Additional wellness amenities include spa, pool.
Where is The Wade located, and how walkable is the area?
The Wade is located at 644 N Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60611 3017. With a Walk Score of 92, the area is rated Walker's Paradise. Most daily errands can be done on foot — ideal for travelers without a car.

What's nearby

Map of points of interest near The Wade
  • 875 North Michigan Avenue 0.5 mi
  • Aon Center 0.7 mi
  • Trump International Hotel and Tower 0.7 mi
  • Art Institute of Chicago 1.1 mi
  • Chicago Merchandise Mart 1.1 mi
  • Willis Tower 1.5 mi
  • Haymarket affair 1.6 mi

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