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The Gwen, a Luxury Collection Hotel
Chicago, Illinois, United States · The Luxury Collection · High Luxury
The Gwen turns its rooftop terrace into a curling rink each winter, serving warm cocktails around fire pits for what the hotel calls a bucket-list experience unique to the property. The Luxury Collection hotel sits one block off the Magnificent Mile with over 15,000 square feet of event space and its own rooftop restaurant, Upstairs at the Gwen.
- 311 rooms
- Opened 2015
- Neighborhood: Magnificent Mile
- Rooms from 375 sq ft (35 m²)
About The Gwen, a Luxury Collection Hotel
- The hotel lends guests complimentary bicycles and tote bags for exploring the Magnificent Mile shopping district.
- The building's Art Deco facade was crafted by Gwen Lux, the sculptress the hotel is named for.
- A vending machine near the lobby dispenses splits of Moet champagne.
- Each winter the rooftop terrace becomes a curling rink, with warm cocktails around fire pits.
The setting
17-minute walk to Millennium Park.
Restaurants and bars
- Upstairs at The Gwen — Bar · Cocktail bar
- Private Affairs — Restaurant
Amenities
- Fitness center
- Rooftop bar
- Pet-friendly
Awards
- Forbes Travel Guide Recommended (2026)
- MICHELIN One Key (2026)
- AAA Four Diamond (2025)
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