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TripAdvisor Traveler Choice 2023 Award
Welcome to The Gwen, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Michigan Avenue Chicago
Classic Luxury Chicago City Center Hotels
Unlock the gem of downtown Chicago at The Gwen, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Michigan Avenue Chicago. Located on Chicago's premier commercial district, our luxury hotel puts you in the city center of Chicago near top attractions including the Navy Pier, House of Blues Chicago and Tribune Tower, as well as the Chicago Riverwalk. Complete a well-rounded workout at our 24-hour fitness center or grab a bite to eat at our rooftop restaurant, Upstairs at the Gwen. With a unique rooftop terrace and over 15,000 square feet of polished event space you can host any social gathering that embodies the classic luxury style of The Windy City. After a exciting night out, sleep among the skyscrapers of Chicago with a stay in our hotel suites featuring a luxury collection bed with a pillowtop mattress and elegant linens. Suite accommodations, including a flat-screen TV, high-speed Wi-Fi and complimentary bathrobes, will amplify your stay here in Chicago, Illinois.
Upstairs at The Gwen
Small Bites, Big Views & Perfected Cocktails
Discover one of Chicago’s best-kept secrets at Upstairs at The Gwen, an Art Deco-inspired rooftop retreat, offering seemingly endless skyline vistas, sunrise-to-sundown dining, and masterful mixology in a laid-back, twinkle-lit atmosphere.
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Iconic Chicago Experiences
Enjoy a Moët Moment
Grab a split and enjoy a #MoëtMoment at the hotel’s onsite vending machine.
Elevate Your Stay
In addition to thoughtfully selected in-room amenities, The Gwen offers services to help you connect with your Downtown Chicago surroundings, like complimentary bicycles for easy exploring and tote bags for Magnificent Mile shopping. From artisanal to innovative, our array of amenities and services are worth traveling for.
Discover the Best of Downtown Chicago
The Gwen is a launchpad for all of Chicago’s most iconic sights and experiences, plus an abundance of hidden gems and lesser-known spots for those who like to explore like a local. A stay at The Gwen makes spontaneous possible, with the best of the city just steps away. Explore local attractions for every type of traveler and trip — from sports fanatics to art aficionados and beyond.
Let's Spill the Tea
Tipsy Tea Party
Put your pinky down grandma, this is Gwen Tipsy Tea! Complete with a live DJ and even livelier libations, experience our high energy, boozy twist on traditional high tea. Featuring a rotating selection of tea towers, a la carte dining options and bottomless boozy (and spirit-free) tea selections, a Gwen Tipsy Tea Party is the perfect excuse to sip, savor and spill the tea every Saturday. Upgrade your experience when you visit one of our themed events.
The Gwen Story
A Sculptural Masterpiece
The Gwen, a Luxury Collection Hotel, is a sculptural masterpiece, exuding the vintage glamour of Chicago’s 1930s prime with contemporary elegance. The iconic Art Deco-infused facade was meticulously crafted by pioneering sculptress Gwen Lux in the historic McGraw-Hill Building. As spectacular as this storied landmark looks from the city’s bustling streets, it’s all the more enchanting inside.
Check into Captivating Quarters
Artistic Elegance
Illuminated by natural light and framed by striking cityscape views, our accommodations are inviting, sleek, and never stuffy. Finished with crafted details, exceptional niceties, and original artwork honoring our namesake — pioneering sculptress Gwen Lux — a stay at The Gwen promises delightful discoveries.
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Absolute Artistry Meets Unmatched Comfort
Rooms & Suites
Each one of The Gwen’s guest rooms and suites epitomizes the glamour of Chicago in the 1930s.
Furry Travel Companions Welcomed
Pet-Friendly Accommodations
We welcome four-legged guests up to 40lbs to wind down in Chicago. Additional fee applies and includes food, use of a dog bed and a bowl, please call the hotel directly for more details.
An Array of Amenities
Daily Destination Fee
Take advantage of a variety of onsite amenities throughout your stay as part of our hotel's daily destination fee. Enjoy a house made treat from Pastry Chef Karianne and refreshing selections at our beverage station upon check-in. Shop 'til you drop with direct access to The Shops at North Bridge featuring over 50 world-class retailers. Feeling adventurous? Explore the city with complimentary bikes and road maps then take your visit to new heights with one complimentary ticket to 360 CHICAGO Observation Deck, and more! Inquire at the front desk for a full list of inclusions to enhance your Windy City escape.
Relaxing, Carefree and Casually Elegant
Private Affairs
Looking to gather with a group of your besties or reserve a luxe environment with an inventive, customizable menu for a private work event? Private Affairs is here for you. Like Gwen Lux herself, Private Affairs is deliberately, and joyously, an enigma.
Relaxing, Carefree and Casually Elegant
Upstairs at The Gwen
Enjoy rooftop dining in downtown Chicago where busy meets quiet seclusion. Upstairs at The Gwen creates a one-of-a-kind experience featuring signature cocktails, tabletop fire pits, delicious American cuisine and a bird's-eye view of downtown Chicago.
Relaxing, Carefree and Casually Elegant
Tipsy Tea
Looking to gather with a group of your besties or reserve a luxe environment with an inventive, customizable menu for a private work event? Private Affairs is here for you. Like Gwen Lux herself, Private Affairs is deliberately, and joyously, an enigma.
OUR LOCATION
Tel: +1 312-645-1500
GETTING HERE
The Gwen, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Michigan Avenue Chicago
521 North Rush Street, Chicago, Illinois, USA, 60611
Distance from Property: 12.1 Miles
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This hotel does not provide shuttle service.
Distance from Property: 18.0 Miles
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This hotel does not provide shuttle service.
Nearby
Bus Station
Grey HoundSubway Station
Union StationRed Line - Corner of Grand and State Streets
Train Station
A Stay at The Gwen makes Spontaneous Possible
With enclosed access to The Shops at North Bridge — six sprawling, chic blocks of upscale shopping and dining — and a quick walk or ride from every main attraction, The Gwen is an energizing destination for your next trip to the Windy City.
Property Details
Turndown Service
Room Service
Wake up Calls
Free Coffee/Tea
Mobile Key
Digital Check In
Service Request
Check-in: 3:00 pm
Check-out: 12:00 pm
Minimum Age to Check In: 21
Smoke Free Property
Pet Policy
Pets Welcome.
Maximum Pet Weight: 75.0lbs
Maximum Number of Pets in Room: 1
Parking
Valet
Daily: $79.00
Additional Parking Information
Electronic car stations are self-park only.
Policies and Payments
Accepts: Credit Cards
Services
Concierge desk service
Property has elevators
Languages spoken by staff:
English, Bosnian, Spanish, Indonesian, Chinese
For more information about the physical features of our accessible rooms, common areas or special services relating to a specific disability please call +1 312-645-1500
Accessible Hotel Features
Property has elevators
Service Animals are Welcome
Valet parking for vehicles outfitted for drivers in wheelchairs
Accessible Areas with Accessible Routes from Public Entrance
Entrance to On-Site Business Center is Accessible
Entrance to On-Site Fitness Center is Accessible
Main Entrance is Accessible
On-Site Restaurants are Accessible
Room and Suites Access through the Interior Corridor
Guest Room Accessibility
Accessible Vanities
Adjustable Height Hand-Held Shower Wand
Alarm Clock Telephone Ringers
Bathtub Grab Rails
Closed Caption TV
Deadbolts on Guest Room and Suites Doors
Electronic Room Key
Flashing Door Knockers
Guest Room and Suites Doors Self-Closing
Hearing Accessible Rooms and/or Kits
Lever Handles on Guest Room Doors
Lowered Night Guards on Guest Room Doors
Lowered Viewports in Guest Room Doors
Mobility accessible rooms
Non-slip Grab Rails in the Bathroom
Roll-in Shower
Safety Chains and/or Latches on Guest Doors
TTY/TTD Compatible
Toilet Seat at Wheelchair Height - Toilet for Disabled
Transfer Showers in Guest Rooms
Viewports in Guest Room and Suites Doors
Environmental Practices
Guest Room Recycling
Frequently Asked Questions
The check-in time at The Gwen, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Michigan Avenue Chicago is 3:00 pm and the check-out time is 12:00 pm.
The pet policy at The Gwen, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Michigan Avenue Chicago is:
Pets Welcome
Maximum Pet Weight: 75.0lbs
Maximum Number of Pets in Room: 1
The parking options at The Gwen, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Michigan Avenue Chicago are:
Valet: Daily: $79.00
Electronic car stations are self-park only.
The property amenities at The Gwen, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Michigan Avenue Chicago are:
Restaurant
Fitness Center
Turndown Service
Meeting Space
Room Service
Wake up Calls
Free Coffee/Tea
Mobile Key
Digital Check In
Service Request
No, free Wi-Fi is not available to guests at The Gwen, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Michigan Avenue Chicago.
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