Downtown Chicago stay.A stay at this Downtown Chicago hotel places you steps from Chicago Riverwalk and a 5-minute walk from Michigan Avenue. Also, Millennium Park is within half a mile (1 km) and Lake Michigan is within 2 miles (3 km).
What's nearby
Chicago Riverwalk - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
Michigan Avenue - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
State Street - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Chicago Theatre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Millennium Park - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
Getting around
Millennium Station - 6 min walk
Clark-Lake Station - 7 min walk
Chicago O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) - 40 min drive
Restaurants
LH Rooftop - 1 min walk
The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown - 4 min walk
Chicago Brewhouse - 3 min walk
The Terrace at Trump - 5 min walk
Smashburger - 2 min walk
About this property
River Hotel
4-star hotel near Michigan Avenue
There's a restaurant on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. Business amenities include a business center and meeting rooms. A fitness center, a vending machine, and concierge services are also featured at the business-friendly River Hotel. Parking is available for a fee.
This 4-star Chicago hotel is smoke free.
121 guestrooms or units
Meeting rooms
Business facilities
Conference space
Dry cleaning
Self-service laundry
Front desk (24 hours)
Express check-in
Express check-out
Storage area for luggage
Front-desk safe
Concierge
Elevator
No smoking on site
Dining venue
River Hotel offers 121 air-conditioned accommodations with iPod docking stations and complimentary bottled water. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include showers and hair dryers.
Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided on request.
Offsite parking within 0.8 miles (USD 30 per night)
Valet parking on site (USD 76 per night; includes in/out privileges)
Food and drink
A restaurant
Things to do
Gym
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Assistive listening devices
Braille/raised signage
Elevator
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
Room amenities
Entertainment
Flat-screen TV with satellite channels
iPod dock
Bedroom
Premium bedding
Bathroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Towels provided
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Limited room service
More
Air conditioning
Desk
Laptop workspace
Mobile key entry
Phone
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets are welcome and stay free
Only dogs are allowed
Maximum 1 pets
Food and water bowls are available
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Kids stay free! One child 12 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cribs (infant beds) are not available.
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.
Valet parking fee: USD 76 per night (in/out privileges)
Offsite parking fee: USD 30 per night (0.8 mi away)
Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy. A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in. Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.
We should mention
One child 12 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
Property is also known as
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River Hotel Chicago
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River Hotel Reviews
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
We arrived at the hotel early and we needed to drop off our luggage. Ronnie helped check in our bags. He was so friendly and helpful! He has a wonderful personality! The building is very beautiful. We stayed on the 10th floor. Our room was quite small but it was clean and comfortable. I was a bit disappointed to see that the window that is in the room was covered with privacy film. It was disappointing not to be able to see outside, regardless of the view, especially since the room was so small. It felt a little claustrophobic. I didn't see the lack of view anywhere when booking or I may have booked elsewhere. But overall, our stay was friendly, quiet, and comfortable. The area around the hotel is beautiful and it is right on the river.
Walkable area right beside the river walkway. Very busy area of the city so a bit louder until late hours, but loved staying in the River Hotel for a few nights.
Stephen
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Troy
Aug 24, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed the central convenient location. Staff were friendly and helpful. Room was clean though the facilities in general need some update, particularly the elevator. Otherwise, had a lovely stay here. Thank you!
Troy
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Gaurav
Aug 24, 2025
Gaurav
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Joseph
Business traveller
Aug 24, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The property is in a great location! There are plenty of food establishments. The staff is exceptional, especially Raina. The rooms are clean, nice and updated but the rest of the property needs a uplift.
Joseph
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
2/10 Terrible
Nicholas
Aug 24, 2025
Nicholas
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
4/10 Poor
Susan
Travelled with family
Aug 24, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
There was only 1 elevator working, which caused us to have to wait a ridiculous amount of time to get to and from our room on the 23rd floor. There was no soap at the sink or in the shower, so we had to use the shampoo. Yes, we could have called to have some brought, but we would have had to wait who knows how long for it to get to our room. The thing that bothered me the most though, was that I paid for a king sized bed, and what we got was two twin mattresses pushed together. More than likely won’t stay here again.
The staff was professional and incredibly gracious in all encounters. The location of the hotel was excellent. We completely loved our stay and will return when visiting the great city of Chicago again.
Had a negative experience due to employees fighting with customers and treating them very disrespectful in front of everyone except the Hispanic lady the slim one didn’t get name the rest of the employees look at us like if we didn’t belong there also elevator took almost an hour to get to the 12 floor and another hour trying to go up had to stairs the room was dirty hall and lots of marks on the walls vent was filthy and dirty room was hot AC didn’t work