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Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel

1 West Wacker Drive
Rated 8.6 in 395 reviews

The Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel is a sophisticated establishment situated in the heart of Chicago, United States. Positioned conveniently along the iconic Chicago River, this hotel offers a perfect vantage point for exploring the vibrancy of downtown Chicago. Guests are greeted with an ambiance that seamlessly blends modern luxury with urban flair.

The hotel provides a distinctive experience marked by stylish decor and thoughtful amenities that cater to both leisure and business travelers. Art enthusiasts will appreciate the hotel's contemporary design elements that highlight local art and culture. The lobby and public areas are open and inviting, encouraging relaxation and social interaction.

A culinary destination in its own right, the Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel offers several dining options. Guests can indulge in a meal from the rooftop bar which provides stunning views of the cityscape, or enjoy carefully crafted cocktails in the chic surroundings. The venue is well-equipped to host events, featuring ample meeting space adorned with state-of-the-art technology, catering to a variety of corporate and social gatherings.

Its central location affords easy access to many of Chicago’s celebrated attractions. Just a short walk or a quick cab ride takes guests to landmarks such as Millennium Park, The Art Institute of Chicago, and the bustling theater district. With its emphasis on elegance and location, the Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel serves as an excellent choice for those looking to experience all that Chicago has to offer while enjoying a high standard of comfort and service.

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Michelin Restaurants in Chicago and near Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel

Art Institute of Chicago
Art Institute of Chicago
Art museum and school in Chicago, United States
0.8km / 0.49mi
U.S. Route 66
U.S. Route 66
Former U.S. Numbered Highway in the United States
0.8km / 0.52mi
Grant Park
Grant Park
Urban park in Chicago, Illinois, USA
430m / 470yd
Chicago Union Station
Chicago Union Station
Major railroad station which opened in 1925 in Chicago
1.3km / 0.79mi
Millennium Park
Millennium Park
Public park in Chicago, Illinois, USA
430m / 470yd
Pritzker Military Museum & Library
Pritzker Military Museum & Library
Chicago library and museum
0.7km / 0.45mi
Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago
Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago
Federal Reserve Bank in Chicago, United States
1km / 0.61mi
Fort Dearborn
Fort Dearborn
United States fort
350m / 380yd
Chicago Theatre
Chicago Theatre
Theater and former movie theater in Chicago, Illinois, United States
130m / 140yd
Lincoln Park
Lincoln Park
Large park along the lakefront of Chicago, Illinois' North Side
1.4km / 0.87mi
Museum of Contemporary Art, Chicago
Museum of Contemporary Art, Chicago
Art museum in Chicago, Illinois, USA
1.3km / 0.79mi
Chicago Loop Synagogue
Chicago Loop Synagogue
Synagogue in the Chicago, United States
0.6km / 0.37mi
Museum of Contemporary Photography
Museum of Contemporary Photography
Museum in Chicago, Illinois
1.4km / 0.88mi
Museum of Broadcast Communications
Museum
250m / 280yd
Allow Me
Sculpture series by John Seward Johnson II
1.4km / 0.9mi
Chicago Picasso
Chicago Picasso
Sculpture by Pablo Picasso
360m / 390yd
Miró's Chicago
Miró's Chicago
Sculpture by Joan Miró
430m / 470yd
Abraham Lincoln: The Head of State
Abraham Lincoln: The Head of State
Statue
1.2km / 0.73mi
Heald Square Monument
Heald Square Monument
Sculpture by Lorado Taft
130m / 150yd
Clarence Buckingham Memorial Fountain
Clarence Buckingham Memorial Fountain
Fountain in Chicago, Illinois
1.4km / 0.86mi
Holy Name Cathedral, Chicago
Holy Name Cathedral, Chicago
Catholic cathedral in Chicago, Illinois, United States
1km / 0.63mi
Chicago Picasso Braille Model
Chicago Picasso Braille Model
Sculpture by Pablo Picasso
380m / 420yd
Cloud Gate
Cloud Gate
Public art sculpture in Chicago, Illinois, United States
0.6km / 0.37mi
Old St. Patrick's Church
Old St. Patrick's Church
Roman Catholic church in Chicago
1.5km / 0.95mi
Jack Brickhouse
Jack Brickhouse
Bust in Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
0.5km / 0.32mi
Magdalene
Sculpture in Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
1.3km / 0.78mi
Maggie Daley Park
Maggie Daley Park
Park in Chicago
0.7km / 0.44mi
Large Interior Form
Sculpture series by Henry Moore
0.8km / 0.47mi
Washington Square Park
Washington Square Park
Historic district in Chicago
1.4km / 0.85mi
Michigan Avenue Bridge
Michigan Avenue Bridge
Bridge in Chicago, Illinois
370m / 400yd
National Hellenic Museum
National Hellenic Museum
Museum about Greek-American heritage in Chicago, Illinois
1.9km / 1.2mi
Loyola University Museum of Art
Loyola University Museum of Art
Art museum in Chicago, Illinois
1.2km / 0.76mi
Flamingo
Flamingo
Sculpture in Chicago, Illinois, by Alexander Calder
0.9km / 0.54mi
Monument with Standing Beast
Sculpture by Jean Dubuffet
310m / 340yd
Constellation
Constellation
Sculpture by Santiago Calatrava in Chicago, Illinois, U.S
0.9km / 0.55mi
Batcolumn
Sculpture by Claes Oldenburg and Coosje van Bruggen
1.3km / 0.83mi
Cubi VII
Sculpture by David Smith
0.8km / 0.48mi
Flying Dragon
Sculpture by Alexander Calder
0.8km / 0.5mi
Bust of Sir Georg Solti
Bust of Sir Georg Solti
Sculpture by Elisabeth Frink
1km / 0.65mi
The Bowman and The Spearman
The Bowman and The Spearman
Set of two equestrian statues in Chicago, United States
1.2km / 0.77mi
The Bowman and The Spearman
The Bowman and The Spearman
Set of two equestrian statues in Chicago, United States
1.3km / 0.8mi
Spirit of Music
Spirit of Music
Sculpture by Albin Polasek in Chicago, Illinois, U.S
1.5km / 0.94mi
Chicago Water Tower
Chicago Water Tower
Water tower
1.2km / 0.75mi
Old Colony Building
Old Colony Building
Office building in Chicago
1.1km / 0.68mi
American Writers Museum
American Writers Museum
Archive organization in Washington D.C., United States
300m / 330yd

What to do in Chicago and near Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel

Art Institute of Chicago
Art Institute of Chicago
Art museum and school in Chicago, United States
0.8km / 0.49mi
U.S. Route 66
U.S. Route 66
Former U.S. Numbered Highway in the United States
0.8km / 0.52mi
Grant Park
Grant Park
Urban park in Chicago, Illinois, USA
430m / 470yd
Chicago Union Station
Chicago Union Station
Major railroad station which opened in 1925 in Chicago
1.3km / 0.79mi
Millennium Park
Millennium Park
Public park in Chicago, Illinois, USA
430m / 470yd
Pritzker Military Museum & Library
Pritzker Military Museum & Library
Chicago library and museum
0.7km / 0.45mi
Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago
Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago
Federal Reserve Bank in Chicago, United States
1km / 0.61mi
Fort Dearborn
Fort Dearborn
United States fort
350m / 380yd
Chicago Theatre
Chicago Theatre
Theater and former movie theater in Chicago, Illinois, United States
130m / 140yd
Lincoln Park
Lincoln Park
Large park along the lakefront of Chicago, Illinois' North Side
1.4km / 0.87mi
Museum of Contemporary Art, Chicago
Museum of Contemporary Art, Chicago
Art museum in Chicago, Illinois, USA
1.3km / 0.79mi
Chicago Loop Synagogue
Chicago Loop Synagogue
Synagogue in the Chicago, United States
0.6km / 0.37mi
Museum of Contemporary Photography
Museum of Contemporary Photography
Museum in Chicago, Illinois
1.4km / 0.88mi
Museum of Broadcast Communications
Museum
250m / 280yd
Allow Me
Sculpture series by John Seward Johnson II
1.4km / 0.9mi
Chicago Picasso
Chicago Picasso
Sculpture by Pablo Picasso
360m / 390yd
Miró's Chicago
Miró's Chicago
Sculpture by Joan Miró
430m / 470yd
Abraham Lincoln: The Head of State
Abraham Lincoln: The Head of State
Statue
1.2km / 0.73mi
Heald Square Monument
Heald Square Monument
Sculpture by Lorado Taft
130m / 150yd
Clarence Buckingham Memorial Fountain
Clarence Buckingham Memorial Fountain
Fountain in Chicago, Illinois
1.4km / 0.86mi
Holy Name Cathedral, Chicago
Holy Name Cathedral, Chicago
Catholic cathedral in Chicago, Illinois, United States
1km / 0.63mi
Chicago Picasso Braille Model
Chicago Picasso Braille Model
Sculpture by Pablo Picasso
380m / 420yd
Cloud Gate
Cloud Gate
Public art sculpture in Chicago, Illinois, United States
0.6km / 0.37mi
Old St. Patrick's Church
Old St. Patrick's Church
Roman Catholic church in Chicago
1.5km / 0.95mi
Jack Brickhouse
Jack Brickhouse
Bust in Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
0.5km / 0.32mi
Magdalene
Sculpture in Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
1.3km / 0.78mi
Maggie Daley Park
Maggie Daley Park
Park in Chicago
0.7km / 0.44mi
Large Interior Form
Sculpture series by Henry Moore
0.8km / 0.47mi
Washington Square Park
Washington Square Park
Historic district in Chicago
1.4km / 0.85mi
Michigan Avenue Bridge
Michigan Avenue Bridge
Bridge in Chicago, Illinois
370m / 400yd

About Chicago

Chicago offers a variety of experiences that cater to different interests. One of the must-visit attractions is the Art Institute of Chicago, which houses an extensive collection of artworks, including famous pieces by artists like Grant Wood and Georges Seurat. For those who appreciate architecture, a Chicago River architectural tour provides insight into the city’s rich architectural history, showcasing buildings designed by renowned architects.

The Millennium Park is another noteworthy destination, featuring the iconic Cloud Gate sculpture, commonly known as "The Bean." This park often hosts free concerts and events, making it a vibrant cultural hub. Nearby, the Chicago Cultural Center is worth exploring for its stunning interiors and art exhibitions.

For a taste of local culture, a visit to one of Chicago's many neighborhoods, such as Wicker Park or Pilsen, can provide a glimpse into the city's diverse communities. Each neighborhood has its unique character, with an array of shops, restaurants, and art galleries.

If you are interested in history, the Field Museum offers extensive exhibits on natural history, including Sue, the famous T. rex skeleton. The Shedd Aquarium, located on the shores of Lake Michigan, is another educational experience with a wide variety of aquatic life.

For outdoor enthusiasts, Lincoln Park provides green spaces, walking paths, and a zoo, all within the city limits. Additionally, the waterfront along Lake Michigan offers opportunities for walking, biking, and enjoying the scenic views.

Culinary experiences in Chicago are also noteworthy, particularly for those looking to try the city’s famous deep-dish pizza or Chicago-style hot dogs. The local food scene boasts a range of options, from fine dining to casual eateries.

Finally, catching a performance at one of Chicago's many theaters, such as the Goodman Theatre or the Chicago Shakespeare Theater, can provide an enriching cultural experience. Whether you're interested in art, history, architecture, or food, Chicago has something to offer for everyone.




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