River Hotel

4.0 star property
4-star hotel near Michigan Avenue

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Reception
Business centre
Meeting facility
Standard Room, 2 Single Beds
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, State Street
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Airport, Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette

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

Standard Room

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

Superior Room, Kitchenette

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

Classic Room

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

Suite, Kitchenette (One Room)

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

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

Executive Suite (Two Rooms)

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

Standard Room, Accessible

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds

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

Superior Room, River View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(87 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

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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 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.

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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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

Hotel River
River Hotel
River Hotel Chicago
River Chicago
River Hotel Hotel
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River Hotel Hotel Chicago

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. 2991 out of 4835 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 996 out of 4835 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 449 out of 4835 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 204 out of 4835 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 195 out of 4835 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

CLIFFORD, West Lafayette

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

10/10 Excellent

Sherri

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

10/10 Excellent

Jorge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would come back again. Loved it.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greta

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel and great location. Pedro was so helpful!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Ederson, La Puente

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
I did not like that the elevator was down during our stay. Long wait times.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gertrude

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Right in the middle of downtown Chicago.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

rosalind

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff always bright and chippet.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

mike

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing location, friendly staff

Amazing location and everyone I interacted with seemed genuinely happy to be there working, friendly, and helpful. Really positive experience.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Leah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Kiosk are good, but shouldn't replace staff

I booked 3 rooms. The checkin process was really clunky. It seems as if the hotel staff just want you to use a kiosk to do everything, instead of just helping you checkin. It took like 15 minutes with lots of hassle to use the "easy kiosk". I think you would be fine if you weren't a group. Also house keeping knocked before checkout time.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Debra

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good experience
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Belen, Whittier

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ross

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
i love the fancy coffee machine. what a great service to offer. i get up really early, and i really enjoyed it
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Freddy

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Christopher Jonathan

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Greydi

Travelled with partner
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Very small rooms
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

joel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Anything you want within walking distance
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Gildardo

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent location
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Mason

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darpan

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Precious

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a wonderful stay here. The staff truly made the experience outstanding — every interaction was warm, professional, and genuinely caring. From check-in to check-out, they went above and beyond to make me feel welcome and comfortable. The property itself is clean and well maintained, though some of the décor and facilities are a bit outdated, which is why I’ve given it four stars instead of five. That being said, the service more than makes up for it, and the overall atmosphere is inviting and relaxed. If you’re looking for excellent hospitality and a team that really values its guests, this is a great place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Shuraba

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