Red Roof, Chicago Details

Property Name: Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel
Independent: Yes
Address: 1 W Wacker Dr
Number of Rooms: 553
Number of Floors: 27
Longitude & Latitude: -87.63, 41.89
Room Types Available: -Riviere Suite, Executive Suite
Number of Photos: 112

Weekday Room Price Range: $199 to $534
Weekend Room Price Range: $229 to $529
Promotions: Room type: Deluxe - Stay for Breakfast :: Full Breakfast on 06/10/2012

Star Rating: 4.0
Average Review Rating: 4.62
Number of Customer Reviews: 92
First Customer Review Date: 07/17/2006
Last Customer Review Date: 04/19/2012

Recent Renaissance Chicago Downtown Review: "After check-in, we opened our hotel room to great delight. The hotel room boasted a gorgeous view of the Marina Towers with the river's bend down and to our right. The furnishings were just perfect--modern, yet cozy. The bathroom was spacious and beautiful with all the little things that made our stay a true pleasure--the bathroom has a perfect dim  light that turns on beneath the vanity when the overhead light is turned out, so you can find your way should you need to stop in the middle of the night. The pillows, too, were just wonderful with a variety of nearly ten square-shaped pillows of varying densities--there's bound to be one for every one. :) My husband and I both had a very restful night sleep. We didn't hear another guest or anyone in the hallway during our entire stay, and we were generally very impressed! (We paid extra for the river view--totally worth the money!) When we stay downtown again, we'll definitely come back to the Renaissance! We've stayed at many top-rated hotels, and we found this stay to be one of the very best!"


Check-in Time: 3 PM
Check-out Time: NOON

Restaurants Near Renaissance Chicago Downtown: Hard Rock Cafe, Panda Express, Subway, Dairy Queen, McDonald's
Attractions Near Renaissance Chicago Downtown: CVS, Park, Museum, 7-Eleven, CitiBank
Other Hotels Near Renaissance Chicago Downtown: Holiday Inn Express Chicago-magnificent Mile, Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile, Westin Chicago River North, Chicago Athletic Association, Silversmith Hotel And Suites


Hotel Features
The Renaissance Chicago Hotel's lobby features sparkling chandeliers and a private rooftop terrace with panoramic views of the city. Great Street Restaurant serves American fare three meals daily. Music and martinis in the Lobby Court Lounge are enhanced with a selection of light hors d'oeuvres mid-afternoons through late evenings, while the Renaissance Café serves Starbucks coffee and Krispy Kreme donuts throughout the day. The hotel has a sky-lit indoor splash pool with spa tub and sauna, along with a 24-hour fitness club. Two on-site spa treatment rooms provide the setting for therapeutic services. Flexible meeting space, event catering and Kinko's business center are also available.
Hotel Rooms
Illuminated with natural daylight from broad windows, the 553 Hotel Rooms of the Renaissance Chicago Hotel feature dark, mahogany-stained wooden furnishings. Signature Revive bedding features include 300-thread count sheets, down comforters (bedspreads), duvet covers, pillowtop mattresses and bolster pillows. Minibars are provided in each room. Standard amenities include flat-panel televisions, video game consoles, CD players and high-speed wired and wireless Internet access, for a fee. Bathrooms offer bathrobes, lighted makeup mirrors, shower/tub combinations and Lather toiletries. Executive Hotel Rooms upgrades include complimentary breakfasts and evening receptions. Refrigerators and microwave ovens are available upon request.
Expert Tip
Check out the 1,000 faces of Chicago at the famous Crown Fountain, located less than four blocks from the Renaissance Chicago Hotel. In the summer, residents cool off beneath the fountains most unique feature. Water shoots from the mouths of nearly 1,000 Chicagoans via 50-foot, LED video screens in this one-of-a-kind water feature.

The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, Check-In, or Check-Out.
  • Valet parking fee: US$49 24 hours In/Out
  • Pet fee: US$45 per stay

  • The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

    The Renaissance Chicago Hotel is a smoke-free property.
    Recreation

    The hotel's fitness club includes an indoor lap pool, spa tub, sauna, and 24-hour fitness center with treadmills, elliptical trainers, stationary bikes, and stair machines.

    Daley Bicentennial Plaza, a half-mile away, offers nine lighted tennis courts (surcharge), with equipment available for rent. Harbourside International, 15 miles from the hotel, has an 18-hole, par 72 golf course, a driving range, and a clubhouse. A 20-mile bike path along Lake Michigan extends from Lincoln Park, two miles from the hotel, to Jackson Park, south of downtown. Lake Michigan offers numerous seasonal recreational opportunities, including boating, sailing, water skiing, and canoeing.

    The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the hotel; fees may apply.

  • Aerobics nearby
  • Bowling alley nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Personal watercraft
  • Pilates classes/instruction nearby
  • Racquetball/squash nearby
  • Rowing or canoeing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming on site
  • Tennis nearby
  • Volleyball nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Yoga classes/instruction nearby
  • A short guide to The Loop - Downtown

    Locals call downtown Chicago “The Loop.” The famous Marshall Field’s, now a Macy’s, is on State Street. Cultural attractions include the Art Institute of Chicago, the Lyric Opera, and the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. Grant and Millennium parks are along the lakefront. Visitors can enjoy complimentary concerts (summer only) and the annual, two-week “Taste of Chicago” in June at Grant Park.

    Dining at Renaissance Chicago Downtown

    Great Street Restaurant and Bar – A casual yet sophisticated restaurant overlooking the Chicago River, the Great Street Restaurant and Bar features American cuisine including menu items such as steaks, chops, Lobster Pot Pie, and Seafood Mixed Grill with an extensive wine list. Desserts include Triple Chocolate Bread Pudding and Caramel Crunch Cheesecake. Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

    Bar Novo - Bar Novo showcases downtown Chicago with its floor-to-ceiling windows. Serves mouth-watering appetizers, specialty drinks, and cocktails in a warm, mesmerizing atmosphere. Open mid-afternoon to late evening.

    Aroma Café – Serves Starbucks coffee, Krispy Kreme donuts, sandwiches, salads and soft drinks. Open early morning to mid-evening.

    Room service - Available 24 hours.

    Terms & conditions

    Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
    Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are required at Check-In for incidental charges.
    Special requests are subject to availability upon Check-In and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.

    Notification and fees

    The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, Check-In, or Check-Out.


  • Valet parking fee: USD 52 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 45 per stay
  • Fee for in-room high-speed Internet (wired): USD 14.95 per day (rates may vary)
  • Fee for in-room wireless Internet: USD 14.95 per day (rates may vary)
  • Buffet breakfast fee: USD 21 per person (approximate amount)

  • The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

    Services
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Security guard
  • Spa services on site
  • Spa tub
  • Steam room
  • Tour assistance
  • Valet parking
  • Wedding services
  • ATM/banking
  • Beauty services
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Complimentary newspapers in lobby
  • Concierge desk
  • Doorman/doorwoman
  • Express Check-Out
  • Fitness facilities
  • Full-service health spa
  • Limo or Town Car service available
  • Multilingual staff
  • Parking (surcharge)
  • Business & Event
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Audio-visual equipment
  • Banquet facilities
  • Business center
  • Conference room(s)
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Event catering
  • Exhibit space
  • Meeting rooms (small groups)
  • General
  • Air-conditioned public areas;
  • Ballroom(s);
  • Bar/lounge;
  • Coffee shop or café;
  • Elevator/lift;
  • Gift shops or newsstand;
  • Number of floors: 27;
  • Number of rooms: 553;
  • Restaurant(s) in hotel;
  • Smoke-free property;
  • Swimming pool - indoor;
  • Wireless (high-speed) Internet access - surcharge;
  • Year Built 1869
  • Check-In time is
    Check-Out time is
    Minimum Check-In age is
    Pet fee charged at hotel/condo
    Pets accepted

    Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
    Photo identification and credit card or cash deposit are required at Check-In for incidental charges.
    Special requests are subject to availability upon Check-In and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.

    Know before you go
  • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
    Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are required at Check-In for incidental charges.
    Special requests are subject to availability upon Check-In and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.

  • Overview
    $50 Gift Card

    Use an American Express card to book a weekend stay in a "$50 Gift Card" rate category from September 29 - November 22, 2009, for travel from October 2 - December 13, 2009, and receive a your choice of one $50 American Express, West Elm, or Sur la Table gift card per stay.
    Valid for Thursday, Friday, or Saturday arrivals only; stay must include a Friday or Saturday night. Guest will receive a voucher upon Check-In with a URL to register for a gift card. Guest has 30 days from check out to register their gift card choice online. Gift card will be mailed to qualified guests 4 to 6 weeks after redemption. Gift cards do not expire. Canadian residents will receive a $50 CAD American Express Travelers Cheque in lieu of gift card. Offer not applicable to groups of 10 or more. Rooms are limited; blackout dates or other restrictions may apply. While supplies last. No rain checks or substitutions will be issued. Void where prohibited. Cannot be combined with any other promotions.
    Location

    This downtown Chicago hotel is three blocks from shopping on Michigan Avenue. Chicago Theater, Goodman Theater, and Ford Center for the Performing Arts Oriental Theatre are within one-quarter mile.

    Hotel Features
    Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel has self parking and valet parking for a surcharge, plus off-site parking (surcharge).The hotel offers an indoor pool, a spa tub, a steam room, and a fitness facility. This four-star Chicago property features a full-service on-site spa, Renaissance Rejuvenation Center, with spa treatment rooms, massages, spa services, and beauty services. Business amenities include a business center, complimentary wireless Internet access, meeting rooms for small groups, and audio-visual equipment. Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel has a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a coffee shop/café. Room service is available during limited hours.

    Hotel Rooms
    Amenities featured in Hotel Rooms include bathrobes, coffee/tea makers, and minibars. Hotel Rooms have flat-panel televisions with premium TV channels, HBO, and pay movies. Business-friendly amenities include high-speed wired and wireless Internet access (surcharge), multi-line phones, desks, and direct-dial phones. All Hotel Rooms at Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel are non-smoking.

    Property Facts
  • Pet fee charged at hotel/condo
  • Check-In time starts at: 4 PM
  • Pets accepted
  • Check-Out time is: noon
  • Minimum Check-In age is: 21
  • American Express
  • Carte Blanche
  • Diners Club
  • Discover
  • JCB International
  • MasterCard
  • Visa
  • Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.