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The Gwen, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Michigan Avenue Chicago vs The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago
Both properties are rated very highly by professional reviewers. On balance, The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago is preferred by most reviewers compared to The Gwen, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Chicago. The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago comes in at 90 with recommendations from 15 reviewers like BlackBook, Jetsetter and Michelin Guide.
The Gwen, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Michigan Avenue Chicago
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521 North Rush Street, Chicago, IL 60611
From $152 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Michelin Guide
"The Conrad spoils its guests with a seemingly endless stream of luxury amenities."
Frommer's
"Maintains a low profile, making it a good fit for those who prefer an atmosphere of subdued elegance."
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Lonely Planet
"Euro sleek, urban chic."
Fodor's
"This hotel's Art Deco–inspired lobby avoids feeling like a period piece through its clean-line furniture and creative floral arrangements, and the rooms here... aim to pamper."
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Afar Magazine
"Tailored for the business traveler, the Conrad Chicago has a central address, one block off the Magnificent Mile."
The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago
Michelin Guide
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Travel + Leisure
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160 E Pearson St, Chicago, IL 60611-2124
From $224 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Michelin Guide
"It just does not get any better than this... One of the city's most coveted locations."
Concierge
"After a multimillion-dollar renovation completed in spring 2009, you'd never guess that it's one of the country's oldest Ritz hotels."
Travel + Leisure
"Situated directly above Water Tower Place, the Ritz-Carlton has an Art Nouveau—inspired lobby with a dramatic marble fountain and wall-to-wall windows framing views of the city below."
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Time Out
"The 435 richly appointed rooms take up the top 15 floors of Water Tower Place and come with high ceilings, marble bathrooms and picture windows."
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Star Service
"Situated at Michigan Avenue, near North Side, this property is now officially part of the Ritz-Carlton chain. Similar to the Four Seasons here, this is one of the city's top addresses."
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