Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel

4-star hotel Excellent 1 W Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL, 60601
Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel
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Check in 4:00 PM
Check out 12:00 PM

About Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel

Featuring a lobby with a VIP Club Lounge, Artist Studio, coffee bar, this hotel is located in Chicago’s Theater District, directly across from the Chicago River. Providing contemporary décor and modern amenities, each room at the Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel includes a private bathroom with marble and wood furnishings, along with a view of the Chicago River or skyline. A cable TV is also provided. Guests can enjoy cocktails and cuisine while taking in the views of the city’s famed architecture from the hotel’s rooftop bar. For guests looking to relax and refresh, the hotel offers an indoor pool on-site. Meeting rooms, a business center and fitness center are also provided at the hotel. Millennium Park is less than a mile away from the Downtown Chicago Renaissance Hotel. Michigan Avenue and Navy Pier are both a 10-minute walk away.

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
  • Full kitchen / kitchenette
  • Pool
  • Spa / sauna
  • Pet friendly
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transit access
  • Smoke-free property
  • Air conditioning

Reviews

4.6 / 5
Excellent 1002 reviews
  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Nothing

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Disappointing

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Wonderful location Downtown by the river.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Location

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Stuff was friendly and incredibly helpful. Clean room with a great view. Location couldn't be better. Perfect overall. I'm still smiling when thinking about my trip. Of course, I could say it was a little bit pricey, but it's just a world we are living in! So, no complaints

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Pleasant

  • Engine customer May 2026

    I like the location, it is walking distance to just about any and everything. The view right on the Chicago river was beautiful, the security was great felt very safe. The was very comfortable and relaxing. I didn’t like the price of valet and no microwave to warm food. Not sure if there was one available for to use outside the room.

  • Engine customer May 2026

    An excellent property in a great location in Chicago. Walking distance to Michigan Ave., the Riverwalk, the Red line and lots of restaurants and bars. The hotel service was excellent from the check in to the restaurant staff to the bar service. Everyone was friendly and helpful. We'll be back!

  • Engine customer May 2026

    Beautiful view , very comfortable bed Was very disappointed with the wait staff at dinner, she had a terrible attitude

  • Engine customer May 2026

    It was in the heart of downtown & we felt very safe. The bartenders ignored me one night while they tended to other customers.

  • Engine customer May 2026

    Excellent and helpful check in, excellent bar and restaurant. Room was clean and quiet. Location was fantastic right near the river walk, Michigan Ave and the red li e.

  • Engine customer May 2026

    Love staying here.. when traveling to Chicago

  • Engine customer May 2026

    The breakfast menu was genuinely great, and surprisingly quality meals. Surprising for a hotel, not the establishment or Hotel names itself. The hotel staff was friendly from the get-go. The waitresses/bartenders were respectful and very helpful. Will be coming back again.

  • Engine customer May 2026

    The staff was exceptional. They went over and beyond being helpful with a family was too small children.

  • Engine customer May 2026

    Clean well-designed rooms. Comfortable beds, excellent location.

  • Engine customer May 2026

    Great location Destination tax

  • Engine customer May 2026

    Staff was great, beautiful location, lobby and bar was amazing.

  • Engine customer Apr 2026

    They don’t do refunds just something to be aware of. I lost $400 bc my plans changed- even when I protected my stay and Hotels.com did not reimburse me either. Otherwise location is excellent- get a River view- it was a highlight of our 24-hour stay- bar drink are like $20 a piece just a heads up. They also charge a $30 fee for just being there in the hotel. Super close to Chicago theatre- 2 minute walk, which was amazing since we were going there.

  • Engine customer Apr 2026

    No toiletries in the bathroom like shower caps, cotton swabs, etc.

  • Engine customer Apr 2026

    Great location and bars on property.

Frequently asked questions about Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel

Does Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel have free Wi-Fi?
Yes, Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel offers free Wi-Fi for all guests.
Does Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel offer parking?
Yes, Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel offers both self-parking and valet parking. Fees may apply.
Does Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel have meeting spaces, conference centers, or conference rooms?
Yes. Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel offers meeting spaces, a conference center, and dedicated conference rooms, making it well-suited for corporate events, team offsites, and group meetings. Banquet and reception facilities are also available.
Does Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel have a fitness center?
Yes, Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel features an on-site fitness center for guests. Additional wellness amenities include spa, sauna, pool.
Where is Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel located, and how walkable is the area?
Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel is located at 1 W Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60601. With a Walk Score of 100, the area is rated Walker's Paradise. Most daily errands can be done on foot — ideal for travelers without a car.

What's nearby

  • Chicago Merchandise Mart 0.4 mi
  • Mccormick Place 2.4 mi
  • Midway Airport 9.4 mi

House rules

Check in4:00 PM
Check out12:00 PM

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