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Reviews of W Chicago - Lakeshore 4 stars

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

#126 of 180 hotels in Chicago

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Review score

Based on 1359 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: 29 April 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 via mobile

    Restaurant was terrible

    Nice , clean, good location

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 April 2024

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

    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: 4 April 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: 2 April 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: 31 March 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: 24 March 2024

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

    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: 17 March 2024

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

    It’s old and needs to be updated

    It’s old and needs to be updated.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 March 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Spectacular King Room with Lake View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Fridge in room was broken.

    Close to navy pier

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 February 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Spectacular King Room with Lake View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Food not available consistently

    Nice and clean, great staff

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 February 2024

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

    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: 9 February 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: 8 February 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: 10 January 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 via mobile

    Anything

    Location and amazing view

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 January 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Spectacular Room with Two Double Beds and Lake View
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    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: 4 January 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 via mobile

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

    The location

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 January 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • 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

  • Reviewed: 2 January 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Spectacular King Room with Lake View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Waitingtimes for the Elevator where ridicoulus and you weren't able to use the staircase.. Would be nice to either have bathrobes in the room or a place to change at the pool

    The room itself was great had a nice view on the Navypear Firework and it was really comfortable. Fitnessroom was well equipped and clean.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 December 2023

    7.0
    I’d stay again but would be more proactive seeking different pillows especially.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Spectacular Room with Two Double Beds and Lake View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was no mini fridge which was a first for us - we couldn’t keep drinks cool. The biggest issue we had was the mattress and pillows were quite uncomfortable.

    The location was unbeatable. The staff were very friendly and the kids loved the pool and gym facilities.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 December 2023

    8.0
    we had a very nice, comfortable bed and would stay again
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Spectacular King Room with Lake View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    dark hallways needs better lighting in room

    location

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 December 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Wonderful King Room with City View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bathroom the view & the couch setting

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 December 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Spectacular Room with Two Double Beds and Lake View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was not a coffee maker or mini refrigerator in the room. It seems the hotel has been revamped in the common areas but no the room. Also, when coming back in at night it felt like you were walking into a club. The music was super loud.

    The view from our room.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 November 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Spectacular Room with Two Double Beds and Lake View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The location was great lovely views from our room

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 November 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Wonderful Room with Two Double Beds and City View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I thought parking was overpriced. $80 a day is excessive. When parking down the street, is only $40 a day.

    The staff was amazing, as well as the location.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 November 2023

    7.0
    Comfortable accommodation in a convenient location.
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Spectacular King Room with Lake View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    I'm a very light sleeper and although my room was two rooms away from the lifts the noise from the lifts was excessively loud in my bedroom, making it difficult to sleep. The bathroom was getting quite tired and needs a refresh. Not many amenities in the room. No bar fridge or kettle or coffee. No shower caps or other little items you might expect in the bathroom. The bare minimum.

    Good location for central Chicago - felt safe and lots of great things easily accessible. The lake view rooms have a great outlook. Very comfortable bed and lovely shampoos and body washes. Nice service/friendly staff.

    Stayed in November 2023

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