The Gwen, A Luxury Collection Hotel, Michigan Avenue Chicago
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The Gwen, A Luxury Collection Hotel, Michigan Avenue Chicago Review
The Gwen, A Luxury Collection Hotel, Michigan Avenue Chicago is situated in the heart of Chicago, at a 950-metre distance from a hot shopping spot such as the shopping mall "Water Tower Place". Featuring 311 rooms with views of the city, this Chicago hotel is a 20-minute walk from the half-mile-long Navy Pier.
The pet-friendly Gwen, A Luxury Collection Hotel, Michigan Avenue offers an American breakfast daily. In-house Circa restaurant serves American cuisine for breakfast, and dinner can be enjoyed at Upstairs at The Gwen. At the onsite lobby bar guests will find a host of signature cocktails on the menu. There is a restaurant serving American food around 200 metres away.
The contemporary accommodation is located in a shopping area of Chicago, 5 minutes' stroll from the Oak Magnificent Mile Street, at a medium distance from Holy Name Cathedral. Offering location only 0.6 km from Chicago Architecture Center, the 4-star Gwen, A Luxury Collection Hotel, Michigan Avenue is a few blocks from a river and a lake.
This contemporary-style property allows you to enjoy such natural sights as Lake Michigan nearly a 20-minute walk away. Guests can make memories with their children by visiting the 5 million US gal Shedd Aquarium, which is 2.8 km away.
A trouser press and air conditioner, along with a minibar fridge, provide in-room convenience at the Gwen, A Luxury Collection Hotel, Michigan Avenue Chicago. Also, they feature carpet flooring. The spacious bathrooms come with a hairdryer and bathrobes.
The hotel is a 5-minute walk from Grand underground station and only a few metres from Grand & Rush bus stop.
This hotel also has a fitness centre, a sundeck, and a shared lounge. The Gwen, A Luxury Collection Hotel, Michigan Avenue has a gym.
Impressions
Positives and negatives
- Brand-new hotel in an excellent and unbeatable setting.
- Located directly in the Magnificent Mile district and next to Shops at Northbridge.
- Nestled in an upscale area surrounded by a park and a river.
- Choice between newly decorated and good sized rooms; some with city views.
- Rooftop restaurant offers an excellent cuisine.
- Fantastic roof top bar.
- First-class service and an easy check-in.
- Rates are great.
- Some complaints about the uncomfortable bed.
- A few staff members might seem busy at times.
Key Features
- private parking
- wifi
- non-smoking rooms
- fitness centre
- 2 restaurants
- room service
- facilities for disabled guests
- 24-hour front desk
- bar
- good breakfast
Rooms
Facilities
Facilities
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Rooms
- Paid Wi-Fi in rooms
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Sitting area
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Ironing facilities
Dining facilities
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
Services
- Room service
- Housekeeping
Relax
- Sun terrace
- Fitness centre
Activities for Kids
- Cots
Reviews
Location
Landmarks nearby
- Millennium Park 1.23 km (4035 ft)
- Buckingham Fountain 2.16 km (1.34 mi.)
- The Chicago Theatre 920 m (3018 ft)
- The Art Institute of Chicago 1.47 km (4823 ft)
- The Magnificent Mile 480 m (1575 ft)
- Chicago Cultural Center 950 m (3117 ft)
- The Rookery Building 1.92 km (1.19 mi.)
- Lincoln Park Zoo 3.37 km (2.09 mi.)
- Cloud Gate 1.20 km (3937 ft)
- 360 Chicago Observation Deck 1.04 km (3412 ft)