Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel
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Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel Review
Offering canoeing and hiking, Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel is located in the heart of Chicago, just a 5-minute walk from The Chicago Theatre. The hotel features a heated pool, a health club and Wi-Fi in public areas.
The Renaissance Chicago Downtown offers a complimentary breakfast daily in the restaurant. Raised restaurant has an American menu and a lovely atmosphere. The onsite coffee bar features a selection of creative cocktails. It features a contemporary design. There is a bar serving American food around 5 minutes' walk away.
The contemporary 4-star property has a central location several blocks from a river. The large Grant Urban Park is right near this Chicago hotel, while State & Lake bus stop is around 5 minutes' walk away.
The accommodation is also not too far from Millennium Park. The 5 million US gal Shedd Aquarium is about 25 minutes' walk away, and State/Lake is within walking distance of Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel.
There are 560 rooms with a trouser press and air conditioner. Some of them offer Wi-Fi and cable channels as well as a minibar, coffee and tea making equipment. They are furnished with comfortable decor. A separate toilet and a shower/bath combination, along with such comforts as hair dryers and towels, are also provided. Guests can enjoy views of the port from this hotel.
The nearest underground station is around 5 minutes' walk away.
Featuring a treatment room and an indoor pool, the Renaissance Chicago Downtown also offers a shared lounge and various recreational opportunities.
Impressions
Positives and negatives
- Brand-new hotel with excellent views right on river.
- Excellent riverside location only a short distance to The Chicago Theatre.
- Surrounded by a river and a lake.
- Spacious and bright rooms with half bathrooms.
- Free breakfast included.
- Freshly cooked local menu in the nice restaurant.
- Comfortable outdoor bar.
- Excellent service provided.
- Lobby with a bar.
- Free internet.
- Great prices for the area.
- A few rooms might look a little small.
- Minor complaints about a few not so helpful employees.
Key Features
- indoor swimming pool
- private parking
- free wifi
- non-smoking rooms
- fitness centre
- restaurant
- room service
- facilities for disabled guests
- bar
- very good breakfast
Rooms
Facilities
Facilities
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Rooms
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Sitting area
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Dining table
- Ironing facilities
Dining facilities
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Snack bar
- Bar/ Lounge area
Services
- Valet parking
- Room service
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Shops/Commercial services
- Welcome drink
Relax
- Indoor swimming pool
- Sun loungers
- Sun terrace
- Leisure/ TV room
- Fitness centre
- Canoeing
- Hiking
Activities for Kids
- Cots
Reviews
Location
Landmarks nearby
- The Art Institute of Chicago 1.14 km (3740 ft)
- Shedd Aquarium 2.42 km (1.50 mi.)
- Skydeck Chicago 1.57 km (5151 ft)
- Cloud Gate 870 m (2854 ft)
- The Field Museum 2.44 km (1.52 mi.)
- Wrigley Building 820 m (2690 ft)
- The Rookery Building 1.18 km (3871 ft)
- Millennium Park 900 m (2953 ft)
- 360 Chicago Observation Deck 1.88 km (1.17 mi.)