10/10 Exceptional
We rooms are always lovely and we had breakfast both mornings at your hotel. Meridith waited on us both days and she was excellent. Personable and welcoming.
Dianne
Dianne, 2-night trip
The Gwen, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Michigan Avenue Chicago
Luxury hotel with 2 restaurants, near Michigan Avenue
On Michigan Avenue, The Gwen, a Luxury Collection Hotel offers an elegant retreat with two on-site restaurants serving Mediterranean cuisine and al fresco dining. Take in the city views from the rooftop terrace or stroll through the garden; with a 24-hour gym and helpful staff nearby.
Exceptional
Popular amenities
- Pet friendly
- Free WiFi
- Air conditioning
- Gym
Main amenities (12)
- Daily housekeeping
- Near the beach
- 2 restaurants and bar/lounge
- Rooftop terrace
- Breakfast available
- 24-hour fitness center
- Valet parking
- 24-hour room service
- 24-hour business center
- Business center
- 14 meeting rooms
- Terrace
Feel at home (6)
- Refrigerator
- Private bathroom
- Separate bathtub and shower
- Premium TV channels
- Garden
- Terrace
$254 nightly
$298 total
Feb 20 - Feb 21
Total with taxes and fees
Why we love this property
Luxury garden haven
Marvel at this luxury hotel's tranquil garden oasis. The rooftop terrace provides a perfect perch for soaking in breathtaking views.
Mediterranean taste
Food lovers can indulge in Mediterranean cuisine at 2 restaurants with al fresco dining. A bar and breakfast options complete the culinary journey.
Dreamy sleep experience
Slip into plush bathrobes and rest on hypo-allergenic premium bedding with Frette Italian sheets. Blackout drapes await for peaceful slumber.
Room options
Showing 11 of 11 rooms
Superior Room, 1 King Bed
Wonderful
Highlights
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
- 375 sq ft
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 3
- 1 King Bed
Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds
Exceptional
Highlights
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
- 375 sq ft
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 4
- 2 Queen Beds
Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds
Wonderful
Highlights
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Frette Italian linens
- 375 sq ft
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 4
- 2 Queen Beds
Grand Room, 1 King Bed
Wonderful
Highlights
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Frette Italian linens
- 375 sq ft
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 3
- 1 King Bed
Grand Room, 2 Queen Beds
Exceptional
Highlights
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Frette Italian linens
- 390 sq ft
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 4
- 2 Queen Beds
Junior Suite, 1 King Bed
Exceptional
Highlights
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Frette Italian linens
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
- City view
- Sleeps 3
- 1 King Bed
Superior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed
Highlights
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Frette Italian linens
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
- City view
- Sleeps 5
- 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed
Wonderful
Highlights
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Frette Italian linens
- 375 sq ft
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 3
- 1 King Bed
Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed
Highlights
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Frette Italian linens
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
- City view
- Sleeps 5
- 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Terrace
Highlights
Terrace
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Frette Italian linens
Blackout drapes/curtains
- City view
- Sleeps 3
- 1 King Bed
Superior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Terrace
Highlights
Terrace
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Frette Italian linens
Blackout drapes/curtains
- City view
- Sleeps 5
- 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
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About the neighborhood
521 North Rush Street, Chicago, IL, 60611
About this property
The Gwen, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Michigan Avenue Chicago
The Gwen, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Michigan Avenue Chicago features a rooftop terrace and puts you just steps from Michigan Avenue. Guests can visit the 24-hour fitness center for a workout or grab a bite to eat at Kostali, one of 2 restaurants, which serves Mediterranean cuisine and is open for dinner. A bar/lounge, a terrace, and a garden are other highlights at this luxurious hotel. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Grand Station (Red Line) is 3 minutes and Chicago Station (Red Line) is 10 minutes.
At a glance
Property amenities
Room amenities
Special features
Dining
Kostali - This fine-dining restaurant specializes in Mediterranean cuisine and serves dinner only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Upstairs at The Gwen - This rooftop bar serves breakfast and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Open daily.
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The Gwen, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Michigan Avenue Chicago Reviews
Exceptional
9.8
Cleanliness
9.8
Location
9.4
Staff & service
9.6
Property conditions & facilities
What guests liked
- The restaurant and bar on site were wonderful and offered a great dining experience. (6 reviews)
- Self-parking option is convenient and extremely comfortable. (3 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.Popular mentions
RoomLocationService staffBedLobbyBarBathroomRestaurantConciergeFood8/10 Very good
Booking by a third party seems to irritate the staff at check in
Billie
Billie, 4-night trip
4/10 Fair
The rooms had nothing in them, Barr bones. It was terrible. No mini bar or coffee pots. Great run though.
Julianna
Julianna, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Perfect stay. Highly recommend
David
David, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nice hotel, good breakfast
Erica
Erica, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Loved my stay!
Sandra
Sandra, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Overall wonderful property no complaints at all fine dining and shopping walking distance. The hotel is aesthetically pleasing and staff very polite and accommodating.
Alaysza
Alaysza, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Location, convenience, helpful staff
Charlene
Charlene, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Weekend getaway.
Beautiful hotel great service.
Macela
Macela, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Hidden gem in a wonderful location. Spacious rooms with comfy beds. A pleasure to stay at.
Lynn
Lynn, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Phenomenal location, so many things within walking distance
Cory
Cory, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Comfortable beds, lovely ambience and great location.
Dianne
Dianne, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Beautiful hotel, wonderful stay!
Anna
Anna, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Made everything so easy and
Convenient
Carlos
Carlos, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Beautiful and clean rooms, nice location, really good restaurant and bar.
Nicole
Nicole, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Gwen stayed at The Gwen
Loved this hotel!!! I picked this hotel because I needed a place to stay in Chicago and because of its name. My name is Gwen and I loved staying here. I loved the rooms, location (it is walkable to everything even the water taxi on Michigan), and the easy access to parking. I can’t wait to stay here again.
Verified traveler
2-night trip
8/10 Very good
This hotel is located on the Best spot in Chicago, walking distance to everything . I would definitely stay there again.
Patricia
Patricia, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Awesome place to stay. Had a great time in this hotel. Will come back again.
Ronald
Ronald, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
The hotel was clean restaurant food was great it’s convenient and by everything
Nikkyo
Nikkyo, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
Anniversary stay
Very Relaxing and Peaceful
Vernice
Vernice, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Odd layout. Street noise was terrible w racing cars and motor cycles all night.
Gregg
Gregg, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Our second stay here - not disappointed
We thought that the $90 breakfast was a bit too high to pay for what we got for two people. We saw other plates delivered about 15 minutes after ours were more substantial. The offerings on ours were pretty thin.
The service and every single staff person that we encountered were top drawer. The room was immaculate.
Definitely would come back here again.
James
James, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
I liked the hotel a lot. I would stay here again.
IAN
IAN, 1-night trip
4/10 Fair
Great location very clean
Verified traveler
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Favorite in Chicago!
Dan
Dan, 2-night trip
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