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The Gwen, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Michigan Avenue Chicago

4.5(1,485)
Hotel

About

The Gwen, a Luxury Collection Hotel on Michigan Avenue, blends polished design with warm, spacious rooms ideal for business travelers seeking comfort and style. Its prime location connects directly to Nordstrom and places you steps from Chicago's retail and dining hubs.

For events, The Gwen offers refined meeting spaces paired with attentive service and a rooftop terrace bar featuring city views. The hotel also accommodates multi-night stays with upscale amenities, making it a strong choice for corporate groups combining meetings with lodging.

Best for

  • Executive offsites with city views
  • Client dinners near Michigan Avenue
  • Multi-night group stays downtown

Request a Package

Tell the venue what you're planning and they'll respond with a custom proposal within 1–2 business days.

Group Meeting

Custom request

Professional meeting space for your team — whether it's a meeting, training, workshop, or multi-day offsite. Half-day, full-day, or multi-day — with the option to request AV, catering, and your preferred room layout.

What's typically included

  • Meeting room & layout
  • Food & beverage
  • AV & technology

Room Block

Custom request

Reserve a block of rooms for your group — ideal for multi-day conferences, offsites, or any event where attendees are traveling from out of town.

What's typically included

  • Reserved guest rooms for your group
  • Flexible check-in & check-out dates
  • Negotiated group rates

Meeting + Room Block

Custom request

Bundle your meeting space and guest rooms in one request — perfect for multi-day offsites and conferences where the team meets by day and stays overnight.

What's typically included

  • Meeting room & layout
  • Food & beverage
  • AV & technology
  • Reserved guest rooms for your group

Venue Details

Standout features

Prime Michigan Avenue Access
Location
Prime Michigan Avenue Access
Directly connected to Nordstrom via elevator and steps from major retail stores and restaurants on Michigan Avenue, placing guests in the heart of Chicago’s shopping and dining scene.
Upscale, Warm Interior Design
Atmosphere
Upscale, Warm Interior Design
The hotel features warm, polished interiors that create an inviting yet sophisticated ambiance, complemented by spacious rooms and suites designed for comfort and style.
Terrace bar with city views
Rooftop Terrace Bar
Terrace bar with city views
An elevated outdoor space offering cityscape views, providing a stylish setting for drinks and socializing that enhances the guest experience.

At a glance

Rated 4.5 on Google · 1,485 reviews