We stayed at this hotel for the second half of our trip to Chicago. The first half we stayed at the Marriott Mag Mile. The rooms at the Renaissance are nice and spacious in comparison...not a typical city hotel room size. Room had seating area and sep bedroom both with large bay style window facing river...great view! Also one half and one full bath with sep tub/shower. Bathrooms were also quite large. It is walking distance to pretty much everything and is situated on the river with great views.

We decided to valet (47 usd) because they told us that if you self park, it is like 5 or so dollars less, but you *do not* have in and out privlege...we were planning on driving so it was just easier to valet.

There is a "spa" which is a shared area with the pool, fitness center, steam room, and lockers all shared....I think the lady said they only had 2 treatment rooms. Everything was new and very clean. Good equipment in fitness center and pool was clean as was steam room.

Concierge lounge was a step above the regular Marriott as far as food quality and service. We had dinner one night in the on site restaurant, it was a two for 99 pre fixe meal (steak, veggie, salad, desert and bottle of wine) that actually was quite good.

We loved our time in Chicago and when we go back, this hotel will be our first choice. Mainly because of the large rooms, river views and concierge service.

Fabulous opulent-looking hotel for regular rates - makes you feel special!

the wedding reception at this hotel was the best i have ever been to.

the food, the setting which was on the balcony was just breathtaking

the staff could not have done more to make everyone feel welcome.

thank you

Very friendly staff upgraded us to a huge corner suite overlooking the river/lake & State St (iconic Chicago Theater sign) and sent us a bottle of champagne to help us celebrate our anniversary. We had a great stay, and definitely recommend it for a night in Chicago.