River Hotel

4.0 star property
4-star hotel near Michigan Avenue

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Reception
Standard Room, 2 Single Beds
Business centre
Meeting facility
Front of property

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi

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75 East Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL, 60601
  • Place, Chicago Riverwalk
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Michigan Avenue
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Millennium Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Room options

Executive Suite (Two Rooms)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, Kitchenette (One Room)

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(43 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

Classic Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(297 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(72 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Superior Room, Kitchenette

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(62 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(95 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(40 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

Superior Room, River View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(81 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, River View

  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(80 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(59 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Standard Room, Accessible

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Chicago

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 Grant Park is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Chicago Riverwalk - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Michigan Avenue - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Chicago Theatre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Millennium Park - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Navy Pier - 4 min drive - 2.5 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
  • ‪Smashburger - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Terrace at Trump - ‬5 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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 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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Reviews

River Hotel Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 2907 out of 4726 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 986 out of 4726 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 441 out of 4726 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 205 out of 4726 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 187 out of 4726 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Sherri

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wallace N

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good location
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
A
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harold

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Seiryu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Sandy

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

BaoXiang

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location! Easily reach all the major attractions.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ramon

Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

tahmida

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was great! It was in a great location. Valet was much easier to use than finding public parking. Easy check-in and our room was huge. We had two bathrooms to access which worked out with having kids. We had a little kitchenette, with a fridge, dishes and silverware which helped when we brought take-out pizza back to the room. We also liked the convenience of the water stations. Great stay and I would definitely go back and request that same room. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Kelsey

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Ellie Elizabeth

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Laura

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eugene, Colon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice Hotel, great location, great price
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was excellent. The staffs were kind and very knowledgeable, the room was very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Abedalaziz

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff were so horrible and rude never coming back here and ther is no windows or view
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zachary

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Stacey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We checked in late and the receptionist didn't look for my listed and we were booked into a room under someone else. The next day, our key cards did not work. Leo corrected the problem and we did not have to pay for the first night. The room was smaller than advertised. The pillow cases were slightly stained. Overall, not the best stay that I have had, but not the worst.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jason

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Annie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan, Germantown

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Oladotun

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025