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Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel

Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel

Chicago Loop, Chicago

Opened 1991   Renovated 2016   $$

“Riverside rooftop hub”

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Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel — vibe

Vibe

Street art graphics and vintage transit motifs set the tone inside, while lively crowds gather along the riverfront terrace upstairs.

“Riverside rooftop hub”

Social

A third-floor indoor-outdoor terrace with fire pits and craft cocktails overlooking the Chicago River.

Local

The in-house Navigator program guides guests toward neighborhood venues alongside transit-inspired lobby details and regional beers.

Design

Interiors styled with Chicago Transit Authority motifs, street art graphics, and expansive riverfront ballroom windows.

Central

On Wacker Drive overlooking the Chicago River, steps from State Street and the Loop theatre district

Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel — rooms

Rooms

Functional layouts feature skyline or river views, offering a dependable base just steps from the downtown bridges.

Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel — wellness

Wellness

A heated indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center provide a practical workout setup above the river.

Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel — backstory

Backstory

Originally opened in 1991 as the Stouffer Riviere Hotel, the tower was later reimagined by The Gettys Group with civic transit motifs.

Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel — eat & drink

Eat & drink

Head up to Raised for craft beer and fire pits over the Chicago River, or grab breakfast downstairs at Staytion Market.

The neighborhood

Perched at State and Wacker, the hotel puts the Riverwalk, Loop theaters, and architectural boat tours right outside the front doors.

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