JW Marriott ChicagovsThe Gwen, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Michigan Avenue Chicago
JW Marriott Chicago and The Gwen, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Chicago are both highly recommended by writers. On balance, JW Marriott Chicago is the choice of most professionals compared to The Gwen, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Chicago. JW Marriott Chicago is ranked #20 in Chicago with accolades from 9 reviews including Zagat, Michelin Guide and Gayot.
JW Marriott Chicago Show All Reviews
151 West Adams, Chicago, IL 60604
From $146/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Michelin Guide
"A perfect blend of old and new... This hotel has seriously good bones, but its interiors wow even further with a fresh, contemporary design."
Fodor's
"Mixing architectural elegance with a sleek modern style, this historic property has lots of gorgeous areas." Full review
Oyster
Luxury
"Opened in late 2010, this upscale hotel is housed in a historic neoclassical-style building with crystal chandeliers and a grand staircase in the lobby." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"Its location in the Loop, a block from the Board of Trade, screams “business hotel,” but this 610-room Marriott defies that categorization." Full review
Star Service
"Nonetheless, this Marriott is one of the only deluxe-leaning addresses in The Loop, as most of the deluxe hotels cluster near Michigan Avenue, north of the river.
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Gayot
"Among American cities, Chicago has one of the finest architectural legacies, which is why we're so glad to see the restoration of its Daniel Burnham."
BlackBook
"The 610-room hotel focuses on modern luxury with crisp and sophisticated rooms set with bright, warm colors and amenities like an indoor pool and a spa complete with Turkish baths."
Zagat
3.8
""Contemporary meets traditional" at this upscale, business-focused chain outlet in a renovated historic Daniel Burnham building featuring marble bathrooms with “excellent” stand-alone tubs."
Forbes Travel Guide
Recommended
"In a city packed with architectural gems, JW Marriott Chicago manages to elegantly stand out." Full review
The Telegraph
9.0
"This palatial early 20th century bank, complete with Corinthian columns, winding staircases, an over-the-top ballroom and endless marble, is an opulent nod to history." Full review
The Gwen, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Michigan Avenue Chicago Show All Reviews
521 North Rush Street, Chicago, IL 60611
From $152/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Michelin Guide
"The Conrad spoils its guests with a seemingly endless stream of luxury amenities."
Frommer's
"Maintains a low profile, making it a good fit for those who prefer an atmosphere of subdued elegance." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Euro sleek, urban chic."
Fodor's
"This hotel's Art Deco–inspired lobby avoids feeling like a period piece through its clean-line furniture and creative floral arrangements, and the rooms here... aim to pamper." Full review
Afar Magazine
"Tailored for the business traveler, the Conrad Chicago has a central address, one block off the Magnificent Mile."
Star Service
"This cosmopolitan hotel cruises past even the Swissotel, blending deluxe features—gourmet dining, 500-thread-count Pratesi linens, spalike baths—with more ordinary perks." Full review
Not For Tourists
"Contemporary upmarket lodgings by the Hilton group."
Gayot
"With its main entrance on Rush Street, it is near many of Chicago's most popular restaurants."
Zagat
"A swanky setting complete with a fire pit table and panoramic views as a backdrop for craft cocktails like Prosecco popsicles and New American sharing plates." Full review
Wallpaper
"After completing an expansive renovation of the space that used to be a Conrad Hotel, The Gwen has recently re-emerged fully transformed on Chicago’s famed Magnificent Mile." Full review