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Reviews of W Chicago - Lakeshore This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

644 North Lakeshore Drive, Streeterville, Chicago, IL 60611, United States of America

#125 of 182 hotels in Chicago

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 1337 hotel reviews

7.9

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.4

  • Comfort

    8.4

  • Location

    9.1

  • Facilities

    8.1

  • Staff

    8.5

  • Value for money

    7.5

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  • Reviewed: May 22, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Spectacular King Room with Lake View
    • Stayed 5 nights

    The lifts were so noisy even in our room which was not next to the lifts

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 19, 2024

    8.0
    Super nice, great vibe, great views and friendly staff!
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Spectacular Room with Two Double Beds and Lake View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The hot and cold water handles were backwards so it got a little confusing.

    View from room Was great! The bar was really nice and the valet was great! The pool and sun deck were super cute and gym is good sized!

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 15, 2024

    7.0
    Beautiful lake view - Customer service inadequate - security issue
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Spectacular Room with Two Double Beds and Lake View
    • Stayed 5 nights

    Customer service inexistent. AS soon as we made our reservation we sent few queries and they never got back to us, quite unacceptable. Feeling that the place is not secure as people sneak in and get in the lifts waiting for the other guest to tap the card and select the floor.

    beautiful lake view - comfortable beds - upon request we were given a microwave to keep in the room to heat up milk and other stuff for our little one.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: May 13, 2024

    8.0
    Beautiful
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Wonderful Room with Two Double Beds and City View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I had an issue checking in and since I booked through a third party company I couldn’t reach anyone to make changes luckily the hotel staff was very HELPFUL

    We liked that the hotel was in the center of downtown Chicago so we could get to all our events on time

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 11, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Spectacular Room with Two Double Beds and Lake View
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Although it was brought to us to the room when we requested it, tea/coffee maker with sugar, creamers, etc. should be in every room as standard. WiFi should be free (charging guests for a wifi is a very outdated thing) and for the price of the room it should definitely be free. For the 4* hotel, the finishing touches in the room could be of a higher standard.

    We loved the view from the room and the location of the hotel. Rooms are spacious and nicely decorated. Nice decor in the lobby area. The staff was friendly and polite.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 10, 2024

    8.0
    Great location with beautiful views
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Spectacular Room with Two Double Beds and Lake View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Rooms were on small side including bathroom

    Location and aesthetics

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: May 8, 2024

    9.0
    Close to everything.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Wonderful Room with Two Double Beds and City View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Wifi slow need better wifi for Gamers.

    Wifi sucks for gamers maybe get wifi that Accommodates for gamers, even if the wifi cost a little extra

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 1, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Wonderful Room with Two Double Beds and City View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The bathrooms are very outdated. Needs better cleaning, maintenance.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 29, 2024

    8.0
    Good location, find somewhere else to eat even if you have a voucher
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Wonderful King Room with City View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Restaurant was terrible

    Nice , clean, good location

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 5, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Family with young children
    • Wonderful Room with Two Double Beds and City View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It wasn’t very upscale. I expected more from a W. We came back from a fun night out to get a drink at the bar & the music was loud & the crowd smelled of weed.

    Location was great, staff was super kind & the coffee was good

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: April 4, 2024

    7.0
    Hub for a family Chicago stay-cation
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Spectacular Room with Two Double Beds and Lake View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Nothing really!

    Staff was excellent! Room view was amazing! Overall a wonderful stay close to CTA stops and Michigan Ave shopping/dining. Onsite restaurant was great and the pool was decent-sized with a wonderful view.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: April 2, 2024

    7.0
    Great Hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Wonderful King Room with City View
    • Stayed 5 nights

    Paying for WiFi is very unusal for a hotel of this standard. You effectively have to join the rewards programme to get free Wifi. Location is right on Lakeshore Drive, but be aware that it is not that close to a train station (which can be a little annoying when you're coming from the Airport). However, with Chicago that can often be the case and you can get over that for the views.

    Very nice hotel, exactly as appears in the pictures. The gym was a great bonus, as was the free coffee at reception in the morning (there are no machines in the room). Checking in and out was so easy and pleasant. The view from our room was amazing.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 31, 2024

    9.0
    I would stay here again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Spectacular Room with Two Double Beds and Lake View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    NA

    Loved the ambiance of the lobby. The staff from the front door to the desk were extremely welcoming and helpful. The view from the room was phenomenal.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 24, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Wonderful Room with Two Double Beds and City View
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Good value for a two bed room in downtown, very nice staff, clean. Bar is nice...not used to that! Breakfast available in the cafe...also a nice amenity

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 17, 2024

    7.0
    Great staff location in an old property
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Wonderful King Room with City View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It’s old and needs to be updated

    It’s old and needs to be updated.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 10, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Spectacular King Room with Lake View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Fridge in room was broken.

    Close to navy pier

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: February 26, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Spectacular King Room with Lake View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Food not available consistently

    Nice and clean, great staff

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 18, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Wonderful King Room with City View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Noisy during night, difficult to sleep. No coffee maker or refrigerator in room. Valet parking very expensive.

    Location, beautifully decorated room, cost of room.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 9, 2024

    7.0
    Pretty good...
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Wonderful King Room with City View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    It was my first time in Chicago, so I chose the city view assuming I would have a view like NYC. Unfortunately, the neighboring buildings are not much of a view because you're looking at residential buildings. Next time I'll stay on the river view side. I requested no room service, but was disturbed out of my sleep, by room service, the day before checking out because my reservation was marked as check out. The issue was quickly resolved; but I hope this does not happen to me or anyone else in the future. I found it odd that the panel where the refrigerator is stored was nailed shut. Not sure if that was due to COVID, but it would be nice if stay again to have access.

    The location is conveniently located near food, target and since the city is small its not hard to walk or take a quick cab to anywhere. The complimentary water and bottle fillers were great, so I could stay hydrated and didn't have to go shopping on my own. The spicy margarita and the fries were good! I believe the same DJ played Friday night and Saturday night...good music!

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 8, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Wonderful King Room with City View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    i do not like that we never had a housekeeping services

    i like the view and the room.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: January 10, 2024

    9.0
    Great location with an amazing view
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Spectacular Room with Two Double Beds and Lake View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Anything

    Location and amazing view

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 9, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Spectacular Room with Two Double Beds and Lake View
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Although complimentary coffee in reception from 6.30am it would have been nice to have coffee/tea making facilities in the room.

    Great location, complimentary coffee in reception from 6.30am, friendly and helpful staff

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 4, 2024

    7.0
    Fair but not for me
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Spectacular Room with Two Double Beds and Lake View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No refrigerators in rooms, noisy, loud bar, terrible parking situation, not kid friendly

    The location

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: January 3, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Spectacular Room with Two Double Beds and Lake View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The only thing is that my room was richt next to the elevator, so we could heard the elevator going up and down like it was in the room.

    The room was clean and beautiful. The staff was very kind.

    Stayed in January 2024

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